Senior citizens cooking up a storm at Ramadan bazaars

Mohd Salleh Mohd Din and Siti Salmah Mat Isa enjoy selling apam balik at the Ramadan bazaar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

In the spirit of Ramadan, several senior citizens are putting their culinary skills to good use while earning a profitable income. Some retirees have set up food stalls at the Ramadan bazaar at Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Satay seller Ellyus Usman, 70, says the business keeps him busy while providing him with an avenue to earn extra cash. “The money comes in handy during the fasting month. It helps to pay for essentials, new curtains, clothes and festive ornaments to spruce up the home in conjunction with Hari Raya,” says the retired land surveyor who has been trading for four years at the bazaar.