Balik Pulau – Where Cottage Industries Still Survive
by
Ooi Kok Hin
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Durians are a Growing Industry
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Green AcresIt was 2009 when Eric Chong and his wife Kim Wong purchased their orchard after stumbling upon it during a hike. Covering 16 acres, Green Acres is...
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A New Lease of Life for Rumah Kampung
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Balik Pulau always holds unique experiences for me. The sight of the paddy fields, coconut trees, picturesque beaches and its gracious residents have never fail...
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