Sri lalang: At 102, Saimah Sajiman still follows the simple routines that have shaped her life, particularly when it comes to her diet and regular meal times. More fondly known as Tok Saimah, the centenarian from Kampung Rahmat, Sri Lalang, believes that maintaining a healthy diet, particularly choosing boiled food over fried or oily dishes, is among the practices that have helped her stay healthy.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tok Saimah shared that she prefers boiled food such as sayur bening (clear vegetable soup), ikan pais (steamed fish with spices), and traditional village ulam (vegetable salads). "It is not that I do not eat fried food, but I prefer boiled food," she explained during an interview at her residence.

Born in 1924, Tok Saimah, who was active in gardening when she was younger, said she also strictly observes her meal times, having breakfast, lunch, and dinner at almost the same time every day. She noted, "For breakfast, I will have something light to line the stomach, usually before the Dhuha prayer between 8 am and 9 am. Lunch is before Zohor prayer and dinner is before Isyak prayer."

Her daughter, Fatimah Surip, 78, expressed gratitude for her mother's good health, stating that Tok Saimah remains capable of standing while performing prayers, despite having more than 20 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Fatimah mentioned that her mother does not suffer from chronic diseases, only a slight hearing problem, and prefers using a wheelchair for mobility.

Tok Saimah recently gained attention on social media after receiving a visit from Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, at her residence. Fatimah said that her mother's age and experiences of living through several eras, including the Japanese occupation, British colonial rule, and the communist terrorist threat, were among the aspects that caught Her Majesty's interest during the visit.