Amira, Mardiana’s daughter, remembers with her grandmother the importance of community on the island. The family home, which was built by Azman and Mardiana’s father, is an important piece of family heritage, and served as both a physical home as well as a site for community building.
Pulau Brani was once home to vibrant kampongs, football fields, open-air cinemas, and a community bound by sea and song. This eBook gathers first-hand memories, photographs, and stories from islanders who lived through its celebrations, struggles, and resettlement.
Written by Nur Hazimah binte Abdul Halim, Nur Muhammad bin Mohammad Thahirruddin, and Nurulhuda binte Suhaimi.
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