A famous asam laksa shop in Air Itam, Penang, touted by international news outlet CNN as one of the world's best food and a living heritage, sold its last bowl as it closes its doors today.

It may not be a permanent end but hawker Ang Kak Seong, 72, claimed he had to close the Air Itam Market Laksa after being hit with a double whammy in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic and harassment from debt collectors...