By Rachael Philip FROM a seed planted six months ago, a group of young environmentalists are, today, taking charge of their island home. RACHAEL PHILIP writes. There were no stars that night but the children dazzled.

TRADITIONAL Malay urut is gaining popularity among non-Malays too, RACHAEL PHILIP learns. Pictures by ROSELA ISMAIL. "NICE. VERY NICE," Opdesh Kaur purrs as Aishah Ali digs her oily thumbs into the back of her neck and rhythmically rubs down in short, firm strokes.