“This is only our second year of trying to sell char kuey teow (stir-fried rice cake strips) and tauhu sumbat (stuffed tofu) at this Bazaar Ramadan. So far, business has been good and I plan to continue this every year.
What excites me the most about Hari Raya is actually working at this Bazaar Ramadan because this is where I earn my extra income.
And going back to my hometown in Pahang, where I get to visit all my relatives and neighbours. I also get to make tauhu sumbat for everyone to try out and eat.
If you were to ask me what my life motto really is, I would say it is to live better than today in terms of earning income, attaining stability in life and taking other opportunities – something that is permanent – because right now, this is only temporary for I am still focused on my full-time job.
Should a better opportunity comes in my way, I would like to turn this into a primary source of income. That is my wish for now.”
Photostory by: Alexandrea Malinjang and Sue Jiun
Edited by Sydrah M.
