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THIS SITE gives viewers a glimpse of the beautiful but unsung parts of Malaysia. As a social aid movement, fund generated from activities and adverts helps sustain OO’s operational cost and fund community projects in the Malaysian countryside.

OO is a nominee of 2008's Geotourism Award organized by National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. The award identifies and recognises organization that enhances the geographical character of a place: its environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of its residents.

OO is listed in Hati.org.my, a resource and platform for people and organisations that are involved in community work in Malaysia.

OO is the regional partner of Survival International based in UK, an organisation that helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

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Rambutan - Tico, tickle or twaddle berry

Those who watched the recent episode of Ugly Betty, especially Malaysians, would have been flabbergasted when a red hairy fruit is referred as “Tico berry”.
“Tico” is simply the name commonly used to refer to Costa Rica’s native inhabitants, which is also widely used to depict beautiful people.
In the said Ugly Betty episode, “Tico [...]

Blame it on Parameswara

“If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts” Albert Einstein once said. Yup, history is a fable agreed upon. Here’s the proof that anyone can make history – or make it up!
A few hundred years ago, Malaysia was different. The only inhabitants were Orang Asli, who formed tribes and spoke in [...]

Aliens go green

They land on earth for all kinds of reasons. ET got lost, Clark Kent need a new home and Mork to muddle with Mindy.
And like all aliens, Klaatu asks to see our leader but he didn’t say “I come in peace”. Here’s the twist: Imagine an eco-activist alien that gives humans the stick if they [...]

Charity Trek - Mont Kiara International School

Volunteering work in jungle fringed villages takes a lot of dedication - and pure grit.

Hosted by Outskirt Outreach, on 12th April 2008, a group of teachers from Mont Kiara International School, Kuala Lumpur, did their part for the less fortunate by hauling stacks of clothes on backpacks to donate to poor Orang Asli families in [...]