Catholic parishes across West Malaysia and the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak observed Holy Thursday with Maundy Thursday services conducted in multiple languages, including English, Bahasa Malaysia, and local vernaculars such as Iban and Bidayuh.
Some plant trees, others take recycling seriously, while many embrace simpler lifestyles in solidarity with the earth. For Malaysian artist Christine Das, the response took an unexpected path; her brush became her voice, and her canvas a witness.