<div>Milkman Kerpal carries on traditional trade in Penang with no sign of stopping
By Christina Chin
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp...554&sec=nation
GEORGE TOWN: Milkman Kerpal Singh always turns heads with his signature che gu leng (fresh cow's milk in Hokkien) call.
With his trusty brass milk canister, Kerpal's Honda kapcai (moped) is a regular sight around town.
Continuing the traditional trade, Kerpal, who is quite the linguist, even takes the time to explain to his multi-racial customers how adding ginger and rock sugar can enhance the taste and health benefits of milk.
Besides his good grasp of Hokkien and English, the 78-year-old former St Xavier's Institution boy also speaks fluent Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Punjabi.
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By Christina Chin
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp...554&sec=nation
GEORGE TOWN: Milkman Kerpal Singh always turns heads with his signature che gu leng (fresh cow's milk in Hokkien) call.
With his trusty brass milk canister, Kerpal's Honda kapcai (moped) is a regular sight around town.
Continuing the traditional trade, Kerpal, who is quite the linguist, even takes the time to explain to his multi-racial customers how adding ginger and rock sugar can enhance the taste and health benefits of milk.
Besides his good grasp of Hokkien and English, the 78-year-old former St Xavier's Institution boy also speaks fluent Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Punjabi.
More...