A becak (pronounced [bet?ak]) is a type of bicycle rickshaw that is particularly common on the island of Java in Indonesia. Yogyakarta – 1990

Siesta on a becak in Ujung Pandang (Makassar) – Sulawesi – 1990

Penang, particularly George Town, is home to some of Southeast Asia's most magnificent Hokkien temples and clan houses (kongsis). These structures were built by immigrants from Fujian Province (Hokkien) and still serve as religious centres and symbols of family cohesion today. – 1990

Bicycle taxis, often known in Malaysia as colourful ‘trishaws’, are a popular traditional means of transport for tourists, especially in historic cities such as Malacca and George Town (Penang). Today, they mostly serve as a decorative attraction for sightseeing tours, whereas in the past they functioned as classic city taxis. – 1990

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