Filipino-Malaysian family of 5 finds new meaning living in a 300sq ft house


The La Hilir Tiny House is a 300sq ft (28sq m) modern home tucked in the hills in Kuala Pilah, Negri Sembilan. Photos: La Hilir Tiny House

Hardly two years ago, Allan Casal, his wife Irena Adam, and their three kids led a typical urban lifestyle, spending much of their free time at malls.

Today, they wake up to cool air in a quiet, green environment, and can walk the length of their house in fewer than 15 steps!

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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