Bakers pride of Kampung Baru Gunung Rapat

Kampung Baru Gunung Rapat villagers (from left) Yep, Cho, Lee and Tee at a kopitiam in the village.

KAMPUNG Baru Gunung Rapat is synonymous with the traditional Chinese biscuit heong peah, although the origins of this sweet treat is said to be in Teluk Intan, which is about 60km away.

“According to some elders, early heong peah bakers in Gunung Rapat learned the trade in Teluk Intan, then known as Teluk Anson.