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Jan 11, 2025 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy - |Elena Koshy |Victor Tan
IF ever there was proof that people can change, Adrian "Edy" Siaw Chee Hua is living, breathing evidence of how one person can transform their life — and the lives of countless others — by choosing to see and act. "The person I was before is so different from who I am today," the 28-year-old says with a quiet conviction, his baby-faced features earnest as he leans forward on our Zoom call. It's hard not to be drawn in by his sincerity.
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Jan 4, 2025 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
THE rain is pelting the road, splashing against the pavement with a fierce rhythm. Sitting in my colleague Jega's house, I can't help but feel a little anxious, wondering if the piano tuner would make it through the storm in time. The upright piano against the wall of Jega's modest two-storey home in Bangsar brings back so many memories. I remember my piano lessons from primary school — the hours of practicing scales and arpeggios that filled our house.
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Dec 28, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
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Dec 14, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
THE Coral Triangle, a vast underwater wonder spanning six million square kilometres across Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste, is a beacon of marine biodiversity. Often called the "Amazon of the Seas", this ecological treasure is home to 76 per cent of all known coral species, making it the planet's most biologically rich marine region. Beyond its stunning biodiversity, the Coral Triangle plays a critical role in sustaining life and livelihoods.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy - |Elena Koshy
THE sharp winter air nips at your cheeks, but all discomfort is forgotten as Roskilde Cathedral comes into view. Its red-brick facade glows warmly in the golden sunlight, a striking contrast against the vivid blue sky. Towering spires and intricate Gothic details draw your eyes upward, as if inviting you to marvel at its centuries-old grandeur.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy - |Elena Koshy
IN Tan Jit Seng's world, facts take a back seat to imagination. "I don't have to be defined by facts," he says with a mischievous grin, pausing to dig into a plate of roast duck rice. Around us, the clatter of cutlery, the smoky scent of roasted meat and the chatter of busy diners fill the air. It's an amusingly ordinary setting for a conversation about ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy - |Elena Koshy
GHANESHWARAN Balachandran doesn't fit neatly into any category. Call him a wildlife photographer, and he shifts uncomfortably in his seat, as if the title doesn't quite fit. So, what is he, really? He pauses, his brows furrowing in thought. "No one's ever asked me that before," he murmurs. It's not a complaint, just a quiet realisation — he's never truly considered it himself. After a moment, the 39-year-old replies: "I've never called myself a wildlife photographer. I just take pictures.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
A HOLIDAY in Putrajaya, you say? Don't be too surprised! It might seem an unconventional holiday pick, but it's packed with surprises that make it a destination worth exploring. Known for its sleek architecture and picturesque lakes, Putrajaya is more than just Malaysia's administrative capital, it actually offers something for everyone — whether it's admiring the iconic pink Putra Mosque, strolling across the stunning Seri Wawasan Bridge or taking a boat ride to soak in the city's tranquil charm.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
nst.com.my | Elena Koshy
IN Malaysia, thousands of people live in the shadows — stateless, unseen and unrecognised by any country. They are children locked out of classrooms, mothers denied access to healthcare, and workers stuck in low-paying, unstable jobs — all because they lack one essential thing: a citizenship document. Many of these individuals were born and raised in Malaysia, yet the law renders them invisible, denying them the rights and opportunities most of us take for granted.
