“However, even before the 15th century, the Hindu community from Bali made ketupat for their worship ceremonies. Some even say that ketupat and idli share some similarities,” he said, alluding ...

Together with her mother and daughter, 44-year-old Zainun Ibrahim is preparing more than 3,000 pieces of this beloved dish for Aidilfitri.

Every fold around the ketupat produced is not just a dish, but a heritage woven into each of its strands. In the small kitchen that is never silent, Zainun Ibrahim, 45, deftly folds, fills and ties.

Ketupat is a staple of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration but for Zuraini Aman, this traditional rice dish is also a source of pride. Every year, the finance manager from Petaling Jaya, ...

BESIDES being well known for his voice, singer Asmawi Ani (pic) – more popularly known as Mawi – is equally skilled at weaving ketupat, reported Sinar Harian.

Hari Raya is a significant festival that marks the end of Ramadan and celebrates the purification of the soul. ... Ketupat, a traditional Malay rice cake, is a must-have dish during Hari Raya.

This work may look easy, but if the folds are not done neatly, the ketupat can open up while being boiled," she said. Zainun said that the palas rice dumplings are sold at a price between RM1.40 and ...