Back in February, we wrote about Pak Long, an inspiring man of mixed Asli-Chinese descent who is content living a simple life without basic needs like water and electricity despite being educated and having 28 years of working experience in Singapore in the construction field. We caught up with him almost every month whenever we visited the Orang Asli villages around Muadzam Shah and are happy to report that his wife’s health has improved since then and both husband and wife are back to work.

We spent an evening with Pak Long and his wife, Jasmee, and learned more about his family, Malaysia’s history, and his love for reading.

Sixteen-year-old Xavier Casly dreams of becoming a professional footballer to make his family and nation proud. Hailing from Plaman Nyabet village in Sarawak, the Bidayuh youngster did not have an easy start into football.

“I first became interested in football when I was nine years old. I saw my father playing in the village and I felt like trying it too. I’ve been playing ever since. When I play football, I feel like all my troubles are gone. I feel happy. I can keep my emotions in check.”

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