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AS the lone figure methodically ascends the towering tree, each step seems to defy gravity, ropes gently guiding his ascent. My heart clenches in my chest as I watch, a silent prayer on my lips, knowing all too well the risks involved. Every movement feels like a heartbeat; each tug on the rope a reminder of the precariousness of this endeavour.

THERE’S that certain joie de vivre about the lithe woman who peers out of the nondescript kiosk nestled within the compound of the Kompleks Kraf at Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur.

DRAWING stands as perhaps the most fundamental and universal form of human expression.

IT’S that time of the year again!

IT’S slow-moving but time flies. It’s meditative and weirdly exhausting. I’m trailing after nature guide Steven Wong Siew Por and trying hard not to trip over exposed roots and loose rocks on this undulating trail into the forest.

IMAGINE diving into the lush jungles of Malaysia, where every leaf and pond teems with life, a place where frogs of all shapes, sizes, and colours leap and croak in harmony. This is the world of Malaysian frogs, a vibrant testament to the country’s astounding biodiversity.

STAFF shortages may be a constant thorn in the side for the hospitality industry across the country, but a cafe that’s nestled at a quiet nook in KL Gateway Mall seems to have the opposite problem: a growing waitlist of people wanting to join its team.

SURROUNDED by a cacophony of barks, growls and yelping, a young boy stands composed, firmly gripping the leashes of two dogs determined to engage in combat. The tension is palpable and yet, the boy displays no nervousness at all.

IT’S fascinating how a faded photograph can unlock a flood of memories. This particular one is of my family — a rarity where we’re all together and something we hardly do anymore. Family photos were the bane of my life. I hated to stay still and look straight at the camera, waiting for the flash to blind me.