Mohd Hafiz Abdul Majid, a former refugee from Myanmar, possesses the gift of ‘talking’ with fireflies.
Each firefly seeks out Mohd Hafiz as he approaches them along Sungai Cherating river banks in Pahang.
Night time at the Sungai Cherating. (Pic credit Fernando Fong)
Swinging flashlights, he relays messages and communicates with the fireflies, making them come to him.
It was a skill he learned by chance; Mohd Hafiz never expected himself to have the ability.
Mohd Hafiz swishing his torchlights to beckon the fireflies. (Pic credit Fernando Fong)
At first, he was content to provide visitors with the typical day time river cruise and other related activities.