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Kicking up some dirt

Kicking up some dirt

ACTIVITIESThese young adrenaline junkies skim through the air and over high mounds just for a rush.
Backyard explorations on a bicycle

Backyard explorations on a bicycle

ACTIVITIES How many Malaysians can say that they have explored Malaysia? You’ll be surprised at what you’ll discover.
Of prisoners and peacekeepers

Of prisoners and peacekeepers

MALAYSIANA The Sikh community first arrived as prisoners but built a sturdy reputation in the police force.
Women of drive

Women of drive

MALAYSIANA Siti Hajar Saad will be spending Mother’s Day on a bus this year as she will be busy ferrying passengers around. The 40-year-old mother of three is one of Rapid Penang’s four female bus captains, all of whom will be on duty on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
The crème de la crème

The crème de la crème

MALAYSIANA These aviators have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world — and they serve with pride.
Indian classical music, anyone?

Indian classical music, anyone?

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Mention Indian classical music and several people stand out in Penang for their untireless efforts in promoting the music especially among the younger generation. One of them is A. Elangkovan better known as Elango
Life in the wild

Life in the wild

ACTIVITIES Everyone has a price, even the fish. For the kelah (Tor trambroides) of The Kelah Sanctuary in Taman Negara, it’s seed pellets. I dunked a fistful of pellets into the pristine water, and sure enough, 30 to 40 scaly fellas darted my way.
Dwindling life of sea nomads

Dwindling life of sea nomads

COMMUNITY The Orang Seletar or Orang Laut tribe in Kampung Bakar Batu Danga near Johor Baru, whose people have been sea nomads for hundreds of years, is finding it hard to adapt to staying permanently at one place.