Meet the Malaysian hobbyist nicknamed the "Bug Lady" at work


Aida May conducts workshops to teach people how to build miniature ecosystems with moss, wood, soil and isopods. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

Aida May KB, 37, is affectionately known as the "bug lady" at work, and it's a nickname she wears proudly.

In her Kuala Lumpur office, colleagues often stop by her desk to peek at a small terrarium, where tiny isopods scuttle among moss and bark.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Isopods , Terrarium , Biodiversity , Nature , Outdoors

Next In Living

Big Smile, No Teeth: Been there, done that, gimme the tech
How to care for senior cats
Restaurant Chateau Dionne in KL returns with its delightful French fare
How souvenir penny presses could survive after the end of the one-cent coin
Human Writes: Building back better in Malaysia in 2026
Katz Tales: Getting the cat to try pet steps, step by step
Berry good for you: Eat polyphenols, nutritionists say
Online marketplace in US opens doors for makers with disabilities
Heart And Soul: The teacher whose belief in me shaped my destiny
Racing towards great white sharks in Australia

Others Also Read