Why this Malaysian mother teaches her Gen Z kids ketupat weaving

As Hari Raya nears, Zuraini Aman (right) teaches her children ketupat weaving to keep the tradition alive for future generations. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

Ketupat is a staple of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration but for Zuraini Aman, this traditional rice dish is also a source of pride.

Every year, the finance manager from Petaling Jaya, Selangor weaves her own ketupat shells (or kelongsong), a skill that’s rare now since ready-made shells are widely available.