Glutinous rice, sugar, bamboo tubes, banana leaves, firewood, rack stove, big pot, and a small knife to be hung on the pot’s lid, combined with a marathon-like 24-hour non-stop steaming and stirring. The glutinous rice liquid caramelise from white to to golden in colour, and thicken into a paste; the craft passed on from elders to youngsters, cultural customs and traditions being inherited from one...
Moisturising Powder
A plethora of milky white granules in the shape of a teardrop, put a few into the palms, dip some water, and spread it on the face or skin for a cool and refreshing effect. This is what older generations have been using to battle the scorching sun and its heat, also acting as sunblock. Besides, this is the traditional skincare product of grandmothers and...
Puppetry Master – Dr. Loy Chee Luen
In the northwest of Kuala Kubu Bharu, driving along the federal route No. 1 for about 30 minutes, you will arrive at Tanjung Malim, where Puppetku House Malaysia nests. The black exterior stands out but maintains a low key profile in the row of shophouses, home to a wide range of puppets that Dr Loy Chee Luen sourced locally and also from countries all around...