A master puppeteer at age five


Young talent: According to his father, Pyu is calm and confident whenever he performs on stage.

PETALING JAYA: While most children his age are playing with smartphones and tablets, Aqfierudzar Rizq Mohd Sulhie has chosen to spend most of his time developing his talent as a master puppeteer in the dying art of wayang kulit.

Fondly known as Pyu, the five-year-old was introduced to the world of wayang kulit at the age of three by his father Mohd Sulhie Yusuf. Pyu has not looked back since.

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RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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