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Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for 'special' kebaya craft

by Patrick Lee - May 16, 2023 - 11:37am

What makes kebayas special is that they are worn by women of all ethnic backgrounds in a diverse region, according to Lim Yu Lin, who co-runs the family business her grandmother founded in 1955.

Malaysia celebrates Michelle Yeoh as first Asian to win Oscars Best Actress

by Patrick Lee - March 13, 2023 - 2:31pm

"Malaysia boleh!" cried Michelle Yeoh's mother in a video chat with her daughter minutes after her historic Oscars win was announced -- citing a popular slogan that loosely translates into "Malaysia can do it!"

The Interceptor, a solution to the world's plastic crisis?

by Patrick Lee - January 22, 2020 - 9:00am

Scooping waste from a Malaysian river to stop it reaching the sea, a solar-powered barge named the "Interceptor" is the latest weapon in a global battle to rid the world's waters of plastic.

Underwater hockey to make waves at Southeast Asia mini-Olympics

by Patrick Lee - September 26, 2019 - 5:25pm

Swimmers wearing snorkels and gripping short, curved sticks dive to the bottom of a pool in Malaysia and charge at a puck as they compete in an energetic game of underwater hockey.

Malaysia's 'Phoenix': Hijab-wearing wrestler breaking barriers

by Patrick Lee - July 21, 2019 - 11:40am

A hijab-wearing, diminutive Malaysian wrestler known as "Phoenix" cuts an unusual figure in the ring.

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