Three Malaysians born on Leap Day say, 'Don't feel bad for us.'


Kok (second from right) spent his 24th birthday in London with his close friends. Photo: Derek Kok

They are known as Leapers, Leaplings, Leapsters or Leap Day babies, and their last birthday was four years ago.

This year is a leap year, which means it has 366 days, the extra day falling on Feb 29.

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