One man's quest to save traditional storytelling 'Awang Batil' from extinction


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Ramli Mahmud says he was only six when he started learning to perform Awang Batil from his father Muhmud Wahib, who was the famous Awang Batil of Perlis. Photos: Bernama

As long as there’s an invitation or demand for Awang Batil, I will perform.

That is the promise made by the last of Awang Batil of Perlis, Ramli Mahmud.

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