In the vibrant, graffiti-laced corridors of Penang’s Hin Bus Depot, introverted teen artist Eddy Wong stumbles into a mystery when his bold friend Anna leads him to a series of enigmatic murals left by a reclusive street artist known only as The Echo. As the cryptic artworks begin to respond to Eddy’s emotions and sketches, he realizes the clues aren’t just puzzles—they’re a mirror, guiding him...
When six Taylor Swift fans from different parts of the world meet at a rainy concert, a shared love for music and lyrics brings them together in the most unexpected way. From Eddy’s shy guitar performance to Bell’s heartfelt videos, Anna’s joyful dancing, and Alexis’s online fan group, each of them finds courage, comfort, and connection through friendship. They start weekly video calls, support...
In the quiet village of Kampung Kuantan, Merdeka 2025 becomes a heartfelt celebration of family, friendship, and community. After years of hardship and separation, loved ones return home to honor the day with simple but meaningful traditions—raising flags, sharing food, and walking in a unity parade. Through handmade decorations, shared meals, and children’s lantern wishes, the villagers...
In The Oldest Tree on Penang Youth Park, a centuries-old rain tree narrates its life as a silent guardian of generations, bearing witness to the joys, dreams, and quiet sorrows of children who have played beneath its branches—from Lily in 1937 to Alexis in 2019. As urban development threatens its existence, a young girl’s determination sparks a community movement to save it, weaving together...
In The Fishermen’s Tale of Pulau Aman, twelve-year-old Eddy embarks on a quiet but courageous journey to prove that the legendary Singing Fish—long believed to have vanished—still exist, reigniting his island community’s fading connection to its traditions, the sea, and one another. Guided by the stories of elders and songs from his grandmother’s notebook, Eddy’s unwavering belief leads him to a...
Eleven-year-old Nana, a once-passionate artist now paralyzed by self-doubt, rediscovers her creative spark through quiet afternoons in the Penang Botanical Gardens, where the lush flora and steadfast companionship of her brother Eddy, bold friend Alexis, and thoughtful Pye guide her on a journey of gentle healing. As she observes the slow unfurling of ferns, the towering grace of bamboo, and the...
On a school trip to Penang National Park, five students—Nana, Eddy, Lily, Bell, and Ren—uncover a hidden lantern containing a mysterious brass disc, launching them into a thrilling adventure to solve a century-old mystery. Inspired by the story of Captain Ariffin, a lighthouse keeper who vanished in 1885 while trying to guide a ship through a storm, they follow a trail of seven ancient lanterns...
The Butterworth Ferry’s Farewell is a poignant, lyrical story that follows a multi-generational Malaysian family as they take the final voyage of the iconic Sri Melaka ferry across the Penang Strait. As the aging vessel makes its last journey from Butterworth to George Town, Ah Leng, her husband Ah Tuck, their daughter Nana, and young grandson Eddy are enveloped in waves of memory, love, and...
In the heart of Penang, a disillusioned young chef named Eddy returns home only to stumble upon a mystical trail of clues hidden within the city’s hawker stalls, leading him to the legendary Midnight Feast—a secret gathering of ghostly culinary masters who test his heart, memory, and palate to become the new Taste Keeper, a guardian of Penang’s soulful street food legacy, where recipes are not...
The story of "The Secret of the Spice Farm in Teluk Bahang" unfolds as Eddy and Anna, two inquisitive cousins, find an old map that leads them to an unexplored part of their family's spice farm. With the help of Uncle Larry, they embark on a thrilling adventure through the enchanting jungles of Teluk Bahang, discovering a hidden hut filled with mystical spices and a book of ancient wisdom. This...
