The ‘roti man’ always rings thrice


At your service: Sekar making his rounds on his tricycle wagon along Pitt Street in George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

Bread sellers on wheels stay true to their dying trade, come rain or shine

GEORGE TOWN: “Ting! Ting! Ting!” – with that clanging of the distinctive brass bell, you know your favourite roti (bread) man is just around the corner.

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