Sweet dedication


Ali has been making putu perak from scratch at his stall in Kampung Dato Ahmad Said, Ipoh. — Photos by RONNIE CHIN/The Star

MALAY kuih such as putu perak, kuih limas and bahulu kemboja are popular local treats in the silver state.

But finding them is another matter as some are only available at bazaars during the fasting month of Ramadan.

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