Tok Saimah's secret to longevity is healthy diet
Your browser does not support the audio element.
At 102 years old, Tok Saimah Sajiman maintains her health through a simple lifestyle, focusing on a consistent eating routine and a diet rich in boiled foods. Known affectionately as Tok Saimah, the centenarian from Kampung Rahmat, Sri Lalang, prefers boiled dishes like sayur bening, ikan pais, and traditional vegetable salads over fried or oily options. Despite enjoying fried food, Tok Saimah finds boiled meals more suitable for her health.
Born in 1924, Tok Saimah has been blessed with over 20 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. She adheres to a strict daily schedule, consuming breakfast, lunch, and dinner at nearly the same times every day. Breakfast typically occurs between 8am and 9am, lunch before the zohor prayer, and dinner before the isyak prayer. Her daughter, Fatimah Surip, who is 78, expresses gratitude for her mother's robust health and ability to stand during prayers.
Tok Saimah's daughter notes that her mother only experiences a minor hearing issue; otherwise, she does not suffer from any chronic diseases. When Fatimah wishes to converse, she requests her mother to speak louder. Tok Saimah uses a wheelchair for mobility between locations, as she finds it more convenient.
Recently, Tok Saimah gained attention on social media after receiving a visit from Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia, last Sunday. Her Majesty was particularly interested in Tok Saimah's age and her life experiences, which spanned significant historical periods such as the Japanese occupation, British colonial rule, and the communist terrorist threat.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
