Mek Tuntung – guardian of terrapins

That’s cute: Treadell having a closer look at a three-year-old river terrapin or tuntung at the Turtle Conservation Society River Terrapin Conservation Centre as Dr Chen looks on.

KEMAMAN: In Kampung Pasir Gajah, there will be blank stares if one is asking for Dr Chen Pelf Nyok.

Instead, ask for Mek Tuntung.