Support and protect our essential pollinator friends

IPOHL: Syafiq Jazli Hasikin, a 34-year-old beekeeper and rescuer, aims to shift public views of bees from pests to essential pollinators. His interest in bees began at age nine, inspired by his father, Hasikin Mat Soho, 59, who handled bees without protective gear. Initially, Syafiq experienced stings but adapted over time, leading him to collect and sell bee colonies to local villagers. He later expanded his knowledge through books and hands-on experience, eventually partnering with his father in their business, Madu Pak Long, which also sources wild honey and manages bee farms.