From rice to remedy: Penang maker’s time‑honoured 40‑day method keeps traditional ‘bedak sejuk’ craft alive
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GEORGE TOWN, Aug 16 — Before commercial talcum powders and skincare products became commonplace, bedak sejuk was a familiar household staple, used to cool the skin in...
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Made simply from rice and water, the traditional cooling powder was once prepared at home for personal use.
Children and adults alike would often be seen with the white streaks it left on their faces and bodies after being mixed with water and applied to the skin.
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- Aug 15, 2026
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