A Malaysian family has been guarding a massive iron safe for generations, believed to date back to 1850 and not opened for more than a century, reported Kosmo!
The owner, Alang Kamsiah Mohd Shariff, 78, said the safe, now part of the Hajjah Safiah Ebok Heritage Home in Negri Sembilan, remained locked after its original key broke decades ago.
“This is part of our family heritage. The house itself has been recognised as a heritage home by the Negri government over two years ago,” she said.
The safe is believed to have been passed down from the 17th Undang of Luak Rembau, Dato’ Lela Maharaja Haji Sulung (1905–1922), and is one of several heirlooms preserved by the family.
Despite its historical value, what lies inside remains unknown, fuelling curiosity about whether it holds documents, valuables or long-forgotten relics.
> For visually-impaired singer Azmi Saat, curiosity about blindness is something he welcomes, reported Harian Metro.
The Caliph Buskers frontman said many people hesitate to ask about his condition, fearing they might offend him.
“I actually enjoy it when people ask. It shows they want to understand,” he added.
Azmi, 39, said he had partial vision in one eye until the age of 12, allowing him to cycle, though reading remained difficult. He is also colour blind.
He compared it to the numbness felt after receiving anaesthesia at the dentist.
“You can touch it, but you feel nothing. It’s the same, there is simply no visual sensation,” he said.
> A Malaysian entrepreneur has turned a passion for fitness into a life-changing achievement after completing a trek to the Everest Base Camp, reported Utusan Malaysia.
Thamayanthi Thevy Thiagrajan, 47, described the moment she saw Mount Everest as unforgettable.
“All the exhaustion and pain disappeared instantly when I saw Everest right in front of me,” she said.
The nine-day expedition, which reached 5,364m, was her first high-altitude climb, pushing her beyond her physical and mental limits.
As a mother, she said the decision was carefully considered, requiring extensive preparation and commitment.
The journey, however, was not without challenges.
Several members of her 10-person group turned back due to health issues, serving as a stark reminder of the risks involved.
Weather conditions also proved unpredictable despite expectations of milder temperatures in April.
Still, the experience left a lasting impact.
It tested her endurance, resilience and determination – and ultimately proved that ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary feats with the right mindset.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
