Set in Kuala Lumpur’s bustling Petaling Street in 1957, on the eve of Malaya’s independence, Shadow Puppets of Petaling Street follows twelve-year-old Bell, a quiet girl who carries on her late grandfather’s legacy through a treasured set of hand-carved shadow puppets. When the last traditional puppet master, Pak Awang, fears his art will vanish in the modernizing world, Bell steps forward to...
The Missing Nasi Lemak Recipe
When twelve-year-old Alexis discovers her grandmother’s treasured nasi lemak recipe has vanished just hours before the Kuala Lumpur Street Food Festival, she teams up with her best friend Amir to solve the mystery and save their family’s booth. With a trail of chili smudges, a suspiciously shiny parrot named Sambal, and a cast of quirky food stall rivals, the young detectives race against time to...
Letters from the Banana Leaf
In the bustling morning market of Kuala Lumpur, twelve-year-old Lina discovers a fragile letter from 1957 hidden within a bundle of banana leaves—written by a girl named Siti to her best friend Amina during the year of Malaysia’s independence. As Lina uncovers the story of a friendship lost to time, she embarks on a heartfelt journey with her grandmother, who reveals she was once that girl, Siti...
Our Best Merdeka Ever – Merderka 2025
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...