'Kacang putih' seller in Ipoh waiting for tourists to return


By AGENCY
  • Travel
  • Monday, 23 Aug 2021

T. Seenivasagan showing off some of the snacks in his shop at Kampung Kacang Puteh. — Bernama

Who does not know the famous Kampung Kacang Putih in Buntong, a choice destination for many locals and visitors to Perak’s Kinta Valley city, to get their favourite nutty snacks produced through generations?

However, the Covid-19 pandemic and various movement control order phases have caused business to drop by up to 70%; the area is also deserted.

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