Malaysian Bajau woman preserves kuih makmur tradition


Faridah (left) and Farah making kuih makmur cookies for the festive season. Photos: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli

Faridah Maunda can’t wait to board her flight to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, this afternoon. It’s been four years since she last celebrated Hari Raya with her family in Kota Belud, Sabah, and the Petaling Jaya-based Sabahan is excited to reconnect with her loved ones in her hometown.

“I couldn’t travel to Sabah in 2020 until 2021 during the Covid-19 movement control order. Last year, flight tickets were too expensive, and we couldn’t afford to fly back. So this year, we booked our flights in advance to avoid disappointment.

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