Happy guardians of Penang Hill: Retirees, volunteers share their love of nature


Ong showing eager visitors a sub-tropical bambuseae species.

WHAT if your passion for nature allowed you to spend every day surrounded by it? A group of mostly retirees on Penang island has found a way to do just that.

These volunteers, who know the Penang Hill range like the backs of their hands, have carved out a unique role that benefits both visitors and themselves.

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