The 73-year-old Samat Man, better known as Pak Non, is probably one of the few living experts of traditional kite or wau-making in the country – especially the ones made of palas leaves.

THE intricate art of making the “wau sobek”, a traditional Malaysian kite, is not a skill every kite maker has. It requires a blend of craftsmanship and patience to carve out the fine designs ...

which are known for the traditional kite, the wau. While some people think that interest in kiting has waned over the decades, Lee thinks it is the opposite. “There are still many around the ...