These Malaysian sisters' love affair with kuih kapit spans over 35 years

Siblings Jennifer Yap (left) and May Yap continue to make kuih kapit the traditional way, just like how their mother taught them. Photos: THE STAR/Samuel Ong

It’s the Lunar New Year and Kepong homemaker Jennifer Yap, 45, is prepared to welcome the Year of the Ox. Her house is decorated for the festive season, complete with lanterns, auspicious couplets and good luck plants like lucky bamboo and kumquat tree.

In the past few days, Jennifer’s sister May Yap, 42, has been dropping by her home to prepare kuih kapit, one of the most popular treats during Chinese New Year.