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Tamarind in the mountain, salt in the sea meet in the one pot.
Meaning: Even things that are far apart can meet as one. Usually used to settle differences between two rivalries or to express a relationship from two very different entities. Or, in the context of match-making, even two persons of different backgrounds / from distant places can meet and eventually get married, etc.
"Asam di gunung, garam di laut bertemu dalam satu belanga."

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