DISCOVER MALAYSIA Muhammad Izwan Idris makes a living out of producing Labu Sayong, a gourd-shaped carafe that is used to keep water cool.

ACTIVITIES Where can you find the best liew — that savoury delicacy that is as integral to Ipoh as fish and chips are to London? Visit Gunung Rapat.

MALAYSIANA Even after half a century, British war veteran Tom Turnbull cannot forget the 2,400 civilians slain by communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA You can practically learn everything about herbs at the newly refurbished Herbal Park at Batu 1, Simpang Pulai, Jalan Batu Gajah in Kepayang, Perak.

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

COMMUNITY The Kinta Nature Park in Batu Gajah with the largest heronry in the country is in danger of being destroyed unless proper management is implemented fast by the Perak Government.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Kampar in the Kinta Valley in Perak has been proclaimed a full-fledged district, paving the way for greater development.

ACTIVITIES The best food are sometimes found in the most unexpected and remote of places.

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

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Inspired by the 2006 American animated feature film Cars, successful businessman Bernard Yaw has set up a museum in his hometown, Gopeng, in Perak.