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Ash Raja

Ash Raja

is the co-founder of Small Towns Malaysia, a social media project documenting the country’s culture, history and hidden stories of towns through short films and photography.
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In Defense of Slowness: A Journey Through Malaysia's Small Towns
April 2026 Cover Story

In Defense of Slowness: A Journey Through Malaysia's Small Towns

10 min read
Having grown up in a small town, I am drawn to its unhurried rhythm—where time stretches and belonging needs no transaction. Through “Small Towns Malaysia”, we capture this quiet magic: overlooked places that offer a slower way of living, reshaping how we experience time and connection.
by Ash Raja
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