One common trend among food sellers in Malaysia to boost the popularity of their menus is the addition of melted cheese or as we like to call it "cheese leleh". Almost every type of food seems to be enhanced with this cheesy addition.

While some individuals may embrace this "innovation," others express disgust, claiming that it ruins the essence of a dish and, worse yet, could contribute to health problems.

Surprisingly, the melted cheese trend has even caught the attention of social media users from outside the country, gaining popularity on the X platform recently.

Through a post by the user account @ClownWorld_ with over 2 million followers, a video believed to be from Malaysia showcases a waiter pouring melted cheese onto a meal. In this particular dish, there's a burger, several nuggets, meatballs, curly fries, ramen, and Korean fried chicken.

Ruined the meal pic.twitter.com/M9kBze06Qz

— Clown World (@ClownWorld_) January 9, 2024

Many international netizens questioned the dish, stating that the amount of cheese used seems excessive. Some even jokingly labelled it a "heart attack" meal.

A post from Public Health Malaysia pointed out that this 'melted' cheese sauce contains various drawbacks and contributes to health issues. The cheese sauce actually consists of processed ingredients, including various artificial flavourings, salt, sugar, and maltodextrin. This combination of processed ingredients can contribute to problems such as obesity, overweight, and disrupt children's growth.

In conclusion, while the melted cheese trend may be popular in Malaysia, it has sparked concerns among international audiences, with some highlighting the potential health risks associated with excessive consumption of such cheesy additions to meals.