The 73-year-old Samat Man, better known as Pak Non, is probably one of the few living experts of traditional kite or wau-making in the country – especially the ones made of palas leaves.

THE intricate art of making the “wau sobek”, a traditional Malaysian kite, is not a skill every kite maker has. It requires a blend of craftsmanship and patience to carve out the fine designs ...

For octogenarian Lee Poi Long, going on holiday to attend kite festivals is not unusual at all. He loved flying the kite when he was a child, and it even became part of his job back when he was ...