Balik Pulau – Where Cottage Industries Still Survive
By Nidhal Mujahid, Ooi Kok Hin
June 2016FEATURE
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There are many small and traditional family businesses located in the sleepy hamlet of Balik Pulau. Those that thrive do so by being small scale and relying on family and a handful of workers. Penang Monthly visits three of these enterprises.Faridah’s Kuih BahuluCrispy on the outside and soft on the inside, kuih bahulu is a local favourite. The cake also plays a significant role in many celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, and is a popular favour at Malay weddings.Since...
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