Muslim man bridges cultures

United in celebration: (From top) Elias manning the PA system at the Johor Ancient Temple during the annual five-day Chingay Festival in Johor Baru. The scorching hot weather did not deter thousands of devotees and spectators from gathering at the Johor Baru city centre for the annual Chingay Festival. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Sound expert aids Chingay while observing Ramadan

JOHOR BARU: Amid the Chingay Festival celebrations, sound technician Elias Othman labours under the sun, serving as a quiet bridge between cultures in the city centre.