00:00Making muruku takes patience, a steady hand, and a little confidence.
00:06The dough has to be pressed into neat spirals, each one taking shape with a gentle squeeze.
00:12For 22-year-old architecture student S Sangeetha, learning to make the traditional Deepavali
00:18snack is also a way of keeping her cultural heritage alive and carrying on traditions
00:23passed down by older generations.
00:26She was among 26 members of the North Malaysia Malayali Samajem , who came together
00:33at the association's premises in Jalan Masjid Negeri on Saturday to make 3,000 pieces of
00:39muruku for charity.
00:40The snacks, along with essential items such as rice, sugar, eggs, and Milo, will be delivered
00:47before November 8th to orphanages, old folks' homes, and care homes on Penang Island and
00:52in Butterworth, Kulim, Sungai Petani, and Alor Star.
00:56For MMMS President Sumathi K.V.
00:59Nair, the initiative is a way of sharing the joy of Deepavali with those who might otherwise
01:04have less reason to celebrate.
01:06The 74-year-old association, which has more than 600 members across Penang, Kedah, and
01:12Perlis, is organizing the program for the second year running.
01:15Sumathi said Deepavali was about more than festivities, as it was also a time for togetherness, generosity,
01:23and caring for others, especially those living in care institutions.
01:27Inside the premises, members worked in small groups, kneading the dough, carefully shaping
01:33the spirals, frying them to a golden crisp, and packing the finished snacks.
01:38There was plenty of laughter and chatter as everyone pitched in.
01:42The warm aroma of freshly fried muruku drifted through the air, lending a festive feel to
01:48the gathering and turning a day of preparation into a celebration of community and tradition.
