Kuala Lampur, Feb. 27 -- Modernisation may have reshaped societies across the globe, but it has not erased cultural values.

Instead, it has revealed an important truth: there is power in safekeeping.

This became evident during an educational visit to the Orang Asli Craft Centre in Carey Island, Selangor, on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by members of the Mah Meri community, who placed tempoks on our heads as a gesture of hospitality.

The centre's earthy landscape offered a refreshing contrast to Kuala Lumpur's urban environment, and informal exchanges quickly fostered connections between visitors and hosts.

Then students were able to observe the making of handicrafts from nipah leaves and attended a J...