The Kopitiam – Where Cultures Congregate

By Khairunnisa’ Ahmad Mokhtar, Mohd Izzuddin Ramli

September 2016 FEATURE
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Seberang Perai is famed for its sumptuous cuisine. Its kopitiams serve more than food – they unite people from all walks of life.Before coffee franchises and hipster cafes, there existed the good old kopitiam. And in Seberang Perai, the kopitiam has a character of its own: nestled in old shophouses, furnished with wooden tables and chairs and usually owned and run by the elderly.While their decor may vary, kopitiams in Penang usually have a similar classic menu listing coffee, tea,...

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