How this Malaysian retiree bakes her must-have sugee cake for Christmas


Christmas is all about togetherness and Mally (centre) enjoys celebrating it with family and friends. Photos: THE STAR/Ong Soon Hin

Christmas around the corner, and the infectious sounds of Boney M’s Feliz Navidad is playing from a tiny transistor radio and the aroma of freshly baked sugee cake lingers in retiree Mally Antonia Arokiasamy’s kitchen.

Her beautiful home has been decorated with festive paraphernalia and an array of biscuits are neatly stacked in Christmas-themed jars.

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