The Malaysian 'cowboy family' who left the city for the love of horses


Nek Abdul Rahman (right) with his family and the family horse, Prince, at their farm at Bukit Tinggi. – Photos: ZALINA MOHD SOM

Nek Aryan Mukriz Nek Ahmad Maheer, six, watches lovingly as his older sister, Nek Ariana Balqis, nine, writes some names on her notebook.

“She cried last night,” says the cheerful boy.

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