An extra special day for Makcik Malaysia

Meaningful birthday: Nor Malaysia (right) with her future daughter-in-law Nurul Asmaq Mazalan. Both of them were born on Sept 16.

PETALING JAYA: As a young girl, Nor Malaysia Rose was often embarrassed to tell people her name because she was often teased for it.

But today, the 59-year-old retired teacher from Kuantan is proud and grateful for her unique name and identity.