KOTA KINABALU (Oct 29): In the state capital, the mention of Kampung Air brings about a wrinkling of the nose, raised eyebrows and knowing smiles.
During the day, the former shoreline of the old city of Jesselton is a bustling hub for local businesses some more covert than others; budget hotels
In a country where the national bird is the crane (we’re kidding – it’s the crimson sunbird), construction works – in all their drilling, thudding, barrier-ringed glory – are just a drab part and parcel of Singapore’s landscape. Over in the buzzy enclave of Kampong Gelam , though, one construction site has become an unexpected canvas for greater things. Say.