‘See their abilities, not disabilities’
Ai-na is the CEO of Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop and that employs adults with disabilities.
‘Eco-tourism has made our lives and the environment better’
Bah Insan is a guide and chairman of SEMAI, a community organisation that promotes sustainable eco-tourism and nature awareness.
‘Everyone has dreams’
Shahell is a bakery assistant at Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop that employs adults with disabilities.
Ulu Geroh's flower power
Rafflesias aren’t Ulu Geroh’s only attraction — the Semai people will inspire you with their love for the land
A Weekend of Good in Penang
In Penang, multiculturalism and tradition, sizzling street food, contemporary arts and rustic nature create irresistible magic. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good.
Garden of thorny delights
A treehouse getaway...on a durian farm? Fear not, you don’t have to love the stinky fruit to fall in love with lush, eco-conscious Green Acres.
The ‘reluctant’ hotel that keeps on giving
An eclectic home away from home, Lost Paradise Resort is an escape from downtown Penang. And in its midst is an inclusive school for kids with special needs.
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