Images of Ipoh: Sweet Corn Seller at Road Side

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sweet Corn Seller at Road Side

Recently when I pass by in the afternoon, I can see the sweet corn seller alongside Kuala Kangsar Road always attract drivers to stop by & buy some corns. It is just harvested from the corn field behind & must be fresh. Well, today I also manage to bring back some sweet corns. According to the farmer, it takes about two months for another harvesting cycle. So I can now estimate when they will appear here at the road side for the next season.

2 comments:

IpohgalOctober 12, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Hi Chun Kee,

Like you, I too, liked to buy such fresh stuffs directly from the farmer at the roadside whenever I come across them.It is fresher compared with those at the supermarkets.

Beside corns, sometimes you can find them selling sweet potatoes and tapiocas too.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Chun KeeOctober 12, 2010 at 8:13 PM
I agree with you. The most attractive roadside stall i have seen is along the way to Sekinchan. They sell all kind of fruits and also a kind of seafood call Mentarang.
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Ipoh, the capital city of Perak State, Malaysia, is the city that tin built. Located at the famous tin mining area, Kinta Valley, it used to be the world's largest tin mine since 19th century. Not only of its tin mine, but Ipoh also famous of its delicious food, beautiful mountain ranges, mysterious lime stone caves, attractive history & friendly citizen. Being the second in Malaysia that gain the status of city in year 1988 after Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with the population around 700,000. Began as a small village in 1870's, tin mine industry had brought in Chinese and Indian that boosted the town development since 1890's. The rapid growing town later upgraded to be the capital of Perak during the Japanese occupation at World War II. The rich tin resource had brought prosperity to many Ipoh miners that even make it once known as the City of Millionaires. Today, Ipoh has grown to cover a large area including the neighboring township such as Bercham, Tasek, Jelapang, Menglembu, Pengkalan, Simpang Pulai & Chemor. The city is still developing continuously while maintains its beauty of nature and harmony.