Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture
No Result
View All Result
Varnam Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home Community

73-Year-Old Aunty Ratha’s Cookies Win Hearts Across All Races in Malaysia

by Shivashangkari Chandran
April 21, 2025
Image Source: Bernama

Image Source: Bernama

14
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterSend

For over three decades, Ratha Sivalingam has been connecting communities and generations, not with speeches or activities but with cookies. The 73 year old home baker’s irresistible range of traditional and modern cookies has become a festive staple across Malaysia, and beloved by many from all backgrounds.

Using classic Malay recipes, she has learnt the art of baking cookies that only taste delicious but gives a feel of nostalgia. Her cookies are halal, eggless and vegetarian friendly, making it suitable for people from various communities. A choice that has earned her loyal and diverse customer based.

Her interest in baking started by chance. During a two year stay in United States, her son had a Boy Scout event, and asked her if she could bring food for it. Ratha then brought a store made cake and decorated it herself. That moment her passion for baking sparked.

May be an image of food
Image Source: Bernama

Upon returning to Malaysia, Ratha decided to pursue in baking more seriously. She eventually opened a bakery with a friend in Kepong, which drew many regular customers during festive seasons like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali and Christmas. Though the shop is now closed, Ratha runs her business from home and her customers loyalty for her hasn’t faded. 

“I take orders anytime, but the demand spikes during festive periods. I also make cookies based on customers request. Eggless cookies are highly popular”, said Ratha.

Her bestselling cookies include pineapple tarts, which make up more than 80% of her orders, along with chocolate chip cookies, butter cookies and mixed fruit cookies. Each cookies of hers is handmade with care using recipes that are rooted in tradition.

Related:  Government to Launch New Franchise Programme to Empower Indian Community
May be an image of food
Image Source: Bernama

For many customers, Ratha’s cookies are more than just a sweet treat, 

“My friend Shashi Kumar (Ratha’s son) brought some cookies to the office. They were so delicious almost like something my mother would make. When I asked who made them, he told me it was his mother. I was surprised by how good they were, and I immediately placed an order to send some to my mother and relatives in the village for Hari Raya”, shared Fatihah Sofian

Ratha sees her baking not just as business but a form of connection, a way to revive childhood memories, build friendships and celebrate Malaysian diversity. Now working from her home kitchen, Ratha continues to take orders from loyal and new customers, serving up cookies that not only satisfy our taste buds but warm the hearts.

Source: Bernama , MalayMail

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

Filed Under BakingIndian CommunityRatha Sivalingam
https://lomp.at/fd4ss
Share6Tweet4Send

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Image Source: Bernama
Community

MITRA Unveils Five Key Initiatives for B40 Indian Community

by Kavitha
September 25, 2025

Five major initiatives aimed at uplifting the B40 Indian community will soon be implemented under the Malaysian Indian Transformation (MITRA)...

Read more
Community

9 Nights of Devotion: These Temples in Klang Valley Welcome You With Open Arms

Navaratri, the sacred nine-night festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, will be celebrated from 22 September to...

Read more
by Kavitha
September 22, 2025
Image Source: Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media
Community

MADANI Government Assures Full Use of RM30 Million Allocation for Tamil Schools

The MADANI Government has pledged that the finance Ministry’s RM30 million special allocation for Tamil National-Type Schools (SJKT) will be...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
September 22, 2025
Image Source: teonieching
Community

Safe Internet Campaign Empowers 107 Tamil Schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) extended its Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS) to 107 Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT)...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
September 18, 2025
Community

Play, Bond, and Learn: Rediscovering Indian Childhood Games

Long before mobile phones and video games, Indian childhoods were alive with simple joys that lit up the evenings. Children...

Read more
by Kavitha
September 18, 2025
Celebrity

Achamillai Achamillai Returns with the Chennai Series, Celebrating Voices of Resilience

The wait is finally over, the much-loved talk show Achamillai Achamillai has returned, this time as a YouTube original series....

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
September 17, 2025
Community

Our Champions, Our Pride: Celebrating Malaysian Indian Athletes

Malaysian Indian talents have always carved a name for themselves in many fields, whether it’s in entertainment, education, sports or...

Read more
by Kavitha
September 16, 2025
Community

Indian Jewellery: Where Beauty Meets Belief

Jewellery has always held a special place in Indian culture. Beyond their glitter and craftsmanship, these ornaments are tied to...

Read more
by Kavitha
September 15, 2025
Community

Global Fame, Local Roots: The Untold Global Success of These Malaysian Indian Music Stars!

Malaysian Indian entertainment has been gaining remarkable attention, from movies and songs to music videos and beyond. This Malaysia Day,...

Read more
by Kavitha
September 15, 2025
Image Source: Kosmo
Community

Government to Launch New Franchise Programme to Empower Indian Community

The government will soon roll out a new franchise-related initiative aimed at supporting the development of the Indian community, said...

Read more
by Shivashangkari Chandran
September 13, 2025
Load More

TRENDING

  1. 1

    Malaysia Expected to Face Temporary La Nina – MetMalaysia

  2. 2

    Datchinamurthy Kataiah, The Second Malaysian Facing Execution At Singapore’s Changi Prison

  3. 3

    Malaysian Death Row Inmates Datchinamurthy, Pannir, and Saminathan : Appealing Heard Today

  4. 4

    Nine Vegetarian Dishes For Navarathri Festival

  5. 5

    A Power Duo on Track: Narain Karthikeyan Joins Ajith Kumar Racing for Asian Le Mans Series

  • Advertise With Us
  • Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebrity
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Music
  • Trailers
  • Culture

© 2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.