In Bahasa Melayu, the word sama translates to ‘same’ or ‘together’. When someone says thankyou or terima kasih (which literally translates to ‘receive love’), the response is sama-sama, meaning ‘same to you’.

Embracing the spirit of unity and togetherness, SAMA strives to embody these sentiments, bringing students from Australia and Malaysia together as one.

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Oooooha! Celebrating Hari Gawai in Sarawak

Hari Gawai, celebrated annually at the beginning of June by the Dayak1 people across Sarawak, is a festival marking the end of the rice harvesting season. It is a time of gratitude and hope, where families will return home, reunite…

Langkawi: Unexpected foodie paradise!

If there is one thing that Malaysia has in spades, it is natural beauty. And that is exactly what I was hoping for when I took off to Langkawi for a few days of rest. What I didn’t expect to…

Education and Engagement Brings Change: Lessons from the 2023 AfA Conference

Last month, I had the privilege of attending the ‘Asia for Animals Conference 2023’, held in Kuching, Sarawak. Spanning over 3 days, the conference focused on the theme of ‘Education and Engagement Brings Change’, bringing together professionals, advocates and educators…

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