The Sabah Surfer Girls are making waves by breaking barriers and providing a platform for female surfers to shine in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Photo: Vui Kun Photography
While many people turn to yoga or massages to unwind, lawyer Benazir Japiril Bandaran has found a rather uncommon way to do so – by surfing.
The Kota Kinabalu-based lawyer looks forward to the thrilling sport to relax after a hectic week in the office, finding solace in riding the waves along the picturesque beaches of Sabah.
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The Sabah Surfer Girls are making waves by breaking barriers and providing a platform for female surfers to shine in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Photo: Vui Kun Photography
- VUI KUN PHOTOGRAPHY
Sabah Surfer Girls at Sabah's Pantai Karambunai. Photo: Mohd Asyraf
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Some surfers see surfing as an opportunity to do something outside of their comfort zones and to conquer fears. Photo: Mohd Asyraf
Benazir's children Armin (left) and Amal (right) love nature and being by the beach, sun and sea.
— BENAZIR JAPIRIL BANDARAN
Riding a wave is a breathtaking experience, says Benazir (left), seen here with surfer Mohd Hafiz Saripin. Photos: Benazir Japiril Bandaran
— BENAZIR JAPIRIL BANDARAN
(5th) Benazir (left) wants to expose her son Armin to nature and show him how unpredictable it can be. — BENAZIR JAPIRIL BANDARAN
Surfer Nea Qathryna enjoying the waves at Tanjung Aru Beach. Photo: Vui Kun Photography
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Members of the Sabah Surfer Girls participating in the Toro Surf Attack 2021 surf competition in Pantai Karambunai, Sabah.
— BENAZIR JAPIRIL BANDARAN
Sabah Surfer Girls members looking resplendent in traditional outfits. Shafina (fourth from left) say members encourage one another to push their boundaries in surfing. Photo: Instagram/SabahSurferGirls
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