By Nazli Ibrahim SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 — In the serene town of Kuala Kubu Baharu, the art of making nian gao — known in Malay as kuih bakul — stands out for its intricacy. Unlike the common method of using milk cans as moulds, this traditional Chinese delicacy is shaped in bamboo and ceramic...

By Syaza Atikah Ibrahim KUALA KUBU BHARU, Jan 13 — It is tradition for Kuala Kubu Baharu residents to make nian gao together ahead of Chinese New Year, and this year was no different. Assemblyman Pang Sock Tao said the 12-year tradition is a symbol of unity and cooperation in the local...

BALIK PULAU, Jan 18 — Kuih bakul or nian gao, especially the traditionally made ones, are still in high demand during the Chinese New Year.

BALIK PULAU, Feb 4 — The traditional way of making ‘nian gao’ or kuih bakul, which carries the symbol of luck and prosperity for Chinese New Year, has continued to be passed down to a family in Balik Pulau through three generations.