Was the Pyramid of Giza inspired by Nasi Lemak? We can only wonder
By CS Ming
4 hours ago
WHILE an unfortunate lecturer from the International Islamic University Malaysia has invited tons of ridicule for saying the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays, we like to think this is true.
It would be a source of great national pride for the Romans, which were once the greatest fighting force in the world, to consult with us, however implausible the idea may be.
Prof Solehah Yaacob’s remarks have since opened a can of worms and the memes are pouring in. The latest one was a post on X by netizen @Erkekork, suggesting that the Pyramid of Giza was inspired by the shape of the Nasi Lemak.
Netizens were tickled pink by the cartoon and the comment section was equally hilarious. “Haha. Stop giving her ideas. She might just say this next time,” said @ManjitSinghG5 while @AzZagazig advised not to claim everything like a neighbouring country.
He came short of mentioning Indonesia by name. The picture comments were even better:
Another netizen, however, pointed out that at least the lady was a professor unlike the netizens who were bad mouthing her.
Then there was the winner of the comment section, who said it was lucky that the man did not present the pharaoh with the Nasi Tompang.
For those not in the know, here is a photo of the Nasi Tompang, so we can already imagine how the pyramid might turn out if it was used as a reference.
Fun fact, the Nasi Tompang is a traditional dish from Kelantan, commonly sold in Kota Bharu and particularly at the Kubang Pasu Market. Traditionally, it served as a staple meal for travellers or farmers in Kelantan to take with them to the fields.
It consists of soft rice wrapped in banana leaves, folded into a conical shape. Inside the wrapping are various side dishes such as omelette, meat floss, chicken curry, fish curry or prawn curry, along with sweet sambal and cucumber. Sounds delicious, but definitely not a stable model for a structure. —Nov 10, 2025
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