Leena, a passionate young conservationist in Bukit Merah, stumbles upon a breathtaking, previously undiscovered waterfall teeming with unique flora and fauna. Her joy turns to alarm when she learns developers plan to build a resort threatening this pristine ecosystem. With the help of Uncle Ben, her friends Kumar and Siti, and eventually the entire community, Leena spearheads a campaign to...
Xiao Li, a young history enthusiast, stumbles upon an old, mysterious map hidden within the ruins of "Kellie's Mansion." With his friend Mei Lin, he follows the map's clues, leading them to a secret tunnel and a hidden chamber filled not with gold, but with historical artifacts, letters, and sketches that reveal the rich past of the mansion's builder and the local community. Through their...
During a school caving trip to Malaysia's Gua Tempurung, curious cousins Lee Ming and Siti, along with their guide Pak Abu, stumble upon a hidden chamber. Instead of a live dragon, they discover a series of ancient, intricate drawings on the cave walls. These drawings narrate a captivating tale of a mythical, dragon-like creature that once guarded the land, and how its well-being was intertwined...
This slice-of-life story follows Kai, a 9-year-old boy, as he spends his school holidays helping his family run their food stall at a traditional floating market on Pangkor Island. Through his daily tasks, from sorting fresh fish to making deliveries in a small sampan, Kai learns about the challenges and rewards of this unique way of life, the intricacies of a family business, and the profound...
During a family holiday in the scenic Taiping Lake Gardens, young Eddy, an aspiring detective, embarks on a mission to find his cousin Bell's lost gerbil, Fluffy. The search quickly turns into a playful puzzle as they follow a series of clever clues, including paper cranes and glitter trails, left by a mischievous girl named Lily. What initially seems like a disappearance unravels into a...
Eddy, Bell, Lily, and Kenji, a group of curious friends, stumble upon an ancient, hand-drawn map leading them to what they believe is an uninhabited island near Pulau Rawa. Driven by a thirst for adventure, they embark on a journey through dense jungle to find a hidden 'X' marked on the map, ultimately discovering a breathtaking, secluded cavern with a magnificent, glowing waterfall and...
"The Last Boat to Kukup Fishing Village" follows Mei-Mei, a city girl initially resistant to spending her summer with relatives in a unique stilted fishing village. Through daily chores, traditional games with local children, and participation in vibrant cultural festivals, Mei-Mei gradually sheds her dependence on technology and embraces the slower, community-focused lifestyle. She learns the...
Ah Boy, a quiet twelve-year-old boy, spends his weekends as an apprentice at the Southern Heritage Zoo in Johor, finding a sense of purpose he lacks in his daily school life. Under the guidance of his gruff but wise mentor, Uncle Musa, Ah Boy learns that zookeeping is a profound responsibility that involves protecting wild spirits and educating the public. Through his bond with a gentle tapir...
"A Rolled-Up Piece of Yellowed Paper" follows 11-year-old Eddy, a sharp-eyed boy with a passion for detective work, and his sister Anna as they explore the vast Brick-World Adventure theme park. After spotting a microscopic map hidden within the "Micro-Asia" exhibit, the pair decode riddles involving park landmarks like the Marble Palace and the Dragon Lord’s Castle. Their journey through the...
The Tides of Desaru Beach follows twelve-year-old Hana, a curious girl living in a Malaysian coastal town, who discovers a mysterious message in a bottle washed up on the shore. The cryptic note leads her on a journey through her family’s history, eventually uncovering the truth about her great-grandfather’s lost ship, the Seri Desaru. By solving the puzzle of "where the hibiscus meets the salt,"...
