Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI and TAN SIN CHOWWHAT began as a simple fishing hobby at the age 25, has grown into an international business crafting handmade wooden fishing lures, Sinar Harian reported. Mohd Abdullah Said, 46, also known as Pak Tam, has expanded his Kuantan business into Indone-sian, Brunei and Singaporean markets. “At first I followed my friends and saw how Thais made wooden bait and attempted to make it too. “Among the designs produced include lizards and frogs that are adapted to local fishing techniques,” he explained, adding that prices range from RM15 to RM40. > For nearly two decades, Norida Akmal Ayob has not been able to spend Ramadan in Malaysia, but this year, she’s coming home, Kosmo!

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 09:54 UTC