Curious over Games saplings


Silver and green: A sapling sitting in its basket as Malaysia’s artistic gymnast Tan Ing Yueh celebrates with her silver medal for women’s artistic gymnastics ‘beam’ category in Kuala Lumpur.

PETALING JAYA: Images of SEA Games athletes receiving saplings in addition to medals on the podium has sparked the curiosity of many people, including netizens.

They also wonder what kind of plant the athletes received.

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