Nur Farrah’s nian gao a big hit during CNY

Sweet yield: Nur Farrah and her workers preparing the kuih bakul, which is a must-have during CNY season, for sale across the country, using her traditional recipe. — Bernama

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Kuih bakul maker Nur Farrah Diba Azhar has her Chinese mother to thank for all the traditional recipes of halal Chinese New Year goodies she is churning out now.

The 34-year-old said that before starting her business six years ago, she had received help from her maternal grandfather and a Chinese neighbour for their kuih bakul, or nian gao, recipes.