Lemang in high demand

Khalijah (left) and daughter Siti Nabilah Rosdi, 27, putting banana leaf and glutinous rice into the bamboo while preparing the lemang at their stall in Jalan Baru, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. — Photo: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star

AS Hari Raya draws near, Muslims everywhere are not only planning to ‘balik kampung,’ they are also looking for good food to bring back with them or to break fast with.

In Jalan Baru, Butterworth, classic lemang is selling like hot cakes as Khalijah Saad, 54, and husband Rosdi Nyan, 53, strive to ensure that at least 1,500 lemang sticks are ready for loyal customers daily.