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Have you read Part 1 and 2 of our 3-part series about 2 amazing dogs? Now read the final part to find out more about Malaysia's Hachiko. Have fun reading! Don't forget to answer the questions which follow.

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Many have grown to love the story of Malaysian Hachiko. But who exactly is Hachiko? Was he really a stray dog owned by nobody? Why did he walk miles and miles with a stranger? Will he continue to live in Kota Marudu after this? Read on to find out, this final part of our 3-part series focusing on 2 faithful dogs.

Hachiko is actually 'Kutu'! Yes, that is Hachiko's original name. And yes, Kutu's owners have been found. They are Aelisah Ajun and her husband. They have been looking for Kutu since March 26. If you remember from Part 2 of our series, Hachiko joined Mangundok on his journey home on March 25.

According to Ajun, she and her husband had been looking after 'Kutu' since January 2020. Kutu used to go to their shop. He would walk, sit and lie down in front of their shop. He enjoyed spending his time there.

Ajun and her husband named him 'Kutu' because he had fleas all over his body. In Malay, 'Kutu' means fleas. Ajun fed, cared and treated his fleas. The treatment worked and 'Kutu' no longer has fleas! Today, he has healthy brown fur.

In March, Malaysia went into partial lockdown due to the threat of Covid-19. Ajun could no longer go to her shop everyday to feed and look after Kutu. So, she decided to bring Kutu home.

On March 26, when she went back to her shop, she could not find Kutu. Ajun was devastated. Her beloved dog had gone missing! Where did Kutu go? What happened to him?

Unbeknownst to her, Kutu had already followed a stranger on an adventure! The stranger is Alixson Mangundok. And what was the adventure? It was a journey on foot to Kota Marudu, about 120km away!

Meanwhile, Mangundok thought Kutu belonged to nobody. He met 'Kutu' when he walked past a cemetery. 'Kutu' followed him and continued to walk with him. Since the dog showed his faithfulness in following him, Mangundok adopted him. He gave the dog a new name, 'Hachiko'.

Mangundok and 'Hachiko' walked for many hours everyday. On the third day, they reached Kota Belud. They had already walked about 70km. But Kota Marudu was still 50km away!

Suddenly, Mangundok saw his brother drove past in a car. He did not expect to see his brother there. His brother then sent for a car for Mangundok to drive home with his new pet. Otherwise, Mangundok and Hachiko would still have to walk for a couple more days.

Soon, news of Mangundok walking home to Kota Marudu with Hachiko went viral on social media. That was how Ajun found out about her dog's amazing adventure.

She contacted Mangundok via Facebook. She asked him many questions about the dog. She wanted to make sure Hachiko was her beloved Kutu. She asked Mangundok to try calling the dog 'Kutu'. He did and 'Hachiko' responded to the name 'Kutu'!

Mangundok has mixed feelings. He is happy to find out the truth about Hachiko/Kutu. But he is also very sad, because he needs to say good-bye to his new friend. He has to return the dog to the original owners.

Once the Movement Control Order (Malaysia's partial lockdown) period ends, Ajun will take Hachiko/Kutu home. Before that, Mangundok will enjoy his time with his faithful friend fist. He will cherish their time together.

Ajun is excited to meet Kutu again soon. She wants to buy him his favourite food, which is 'ayam penyet'. She loves 'Kutu' and misses him very much. She is thankful to Mangundok for looking after her pet. She is also proud that 'Kutu' has been a faithful friend to Mangundok on his journey home.

Yes, Hachiko is Kutu; Kutu is Hachiko. We still don't know why he chose to follow Mangundok home. Did he know it was going to be a long journey on foot for a few days? Can you guess what went on his brain? Take a guess!

Answer the following questions:

How far away is Kota Belud from Kota Marudu?

Why did Mangundok say he has mixed feelings?

A. He was happy to find 'Kutu's owners but sad to let him go.

B. He was happy to have 'Kutu' but angry that 'Kutu' wanted to leave.

C. He was angry that Ajun had found 'Kutu' but happy to let the dog go.

D. He was happy to let 'Kutu' return to Ajun but sad to learn about his past.

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 3): Hachiko... Or Kutu?

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Many have grown to love the story of Malaysian Hachiko. But who exactly is Hachiko? Was he really a stray dog owned by nobody? Why did he walk miles and miles with a stranger? Will he continue to live in Kota Marudu after this?

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Here's Part 2 of our 3-part series about two amazing dogs by the same name. Born almost a century after the first 'Hachiko' of Japan, this Malaysian 'Hachiko' is no less amazing.

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Now, almost a century later, another 'Hachiko' has appeared. This time, not in Japan, but in Malaysia. There are similarities and differences between the famous Hachiko of Japan and the Hachiko of Malaysia.

Unlike the Japanese Hachiko, Hachiko of Malaysia did not wait for his master at the train station. Instead, he became famous for walking miles and miles with his new master, Alixson Mangundok. Let's read Part 2 of this series to find out more about this Hachiko and Mangundok.

Alixson Mangundok is a 34-year-old man from Sabah, Malaysia. He was working in Japan. On March 25, 2020 he returned to Malaysia. He flew from Japan to Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah.

Like many countries in the world, Malaysia is currently on partial lockdown (or locally known as the Movement Control Order period) due to the threat of Covid-19. This partial lockdown has posed new challenges for people who need to travel, like Mangundok who just returned home.

The moment Mangundok touched down at the Kota Kinabalu Interntional Airport, he was screened. The screening was to make sure he was healthy and was not infected with Covid-19.

He did not have a fever, and neither was he coughing nor had difficulties breathing. Despite not showing any symptoms, he had to go through a more thorough test at the hospital.

So, off he went to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. At the hospital, he gave his samples for testing. The doctor then told him to self-quarantine at home and wait for his test results. But Mangundok's home is far away. He is not from Kota Kinabalu. His hometown is in Kota Marudu, which is 120km away.

In the past, he could have taken the bus. However, due to the fear of infecting others with Covid-19, he couldn't. So, he decided to walk home!

He would have to walk 120km from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Marudu. He was not scared, because he was a healthy man Moreover, he used to walk long distances in the past when he went hunting.

Before beginning his long journey home, Mangundok had his lunch at the hospital. Then he started to walk. He walked past a cemetery and a dog came to meet him. The dog followed him.

Mangundok thought, maybe the dog will go away after a while. However, it did not. The dog continued to walk with him!

Hence, Mangundok decided to adopt the dog as his new pet. He gave the dog a new name, 'Hachiko'. Why Hachiko? Because Mangundok felt this dog was as faithful as the famous Hachiko from Japan.

The journey was not easy. Both Mangundok and Hachiko had to brave the rain and the heat of the tropical sun. They could only rest at bus stops.

They would also stop at sundry shops to get food and water. While Mangundok did not have the appetite to eat anything due to fatigue (tiredness), he would buy Hachiko cans of sardines.

Along the way, the two of them passed by several roadblocks. Police would ask Mangundok where he was going. When he told them his destination, they did not believe him. They only believed when Mangundok showed them his passport and letters from the hospital as proof.

On March 28, they reached Kampung Tandasan in Kota Belud. They had walked a total of 70km in three days. They had yet to reach Kota Marudu. That morning, coincidentally, Mangundok's brother drove past. Mangundok's brother then made arrangements for a car to be sent to Mangundok so that Mangundok could drive home with Hachiko.

The moment he reached his home in Kota Marudu, Mangundok did not meet his parents nor his two children. He chose to self-isolate by staying in a small hut in the farm with Hachiko.

On April 7, Mangundok received his Covid-19 test results from Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was negative. Thereafter, he went for another Covid-19 test at the Kota Marudu Hospital. The result was negative too.

Now, isn't that a lovely story? There has been too much of bad and sad news about Covid-19. Reading a story like Hachiko and Mangundok is definitely heart-warming. We hope it brings a smile to your face too.

But who exactly is 'Hachiko'? Was he really a stray dog who was looking for a new master and a new home? Why did this dog walk so far with a stranger?

Don't forget to read the 3rd and final part of this series. Before that, answer the following questions:

Where was Mangundok working?

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 2): The Hachiko of Malaysia

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Now, almost a century later, another 'Hachiko' has appeared. This time, not in Japan, but in Malaysia. There are similarities and differences between the famous Hachiko of Japan and the Hachiko of Malaysia. Unlike the Japanese Hachiko, Hachiko of Malaysia did not wait for his master at the train station.

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Don't you love stories about amazing animals? We bring to you the stories of 2 amazing dogs by the same name in this 3-part series written especially for students. Do answer the comprehension questions which follow.

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About a century ago, there lived a dog in Japan. The name of the dog was Hachiko. He was born on November 10, 1923. He belonged to Hidesaburo Ueno. Ueno was a professor at the Tokyo Imperial University.

Ueno and Hachiko lived in Shibuya, Tokyo. To go to work, Ueno would take the train at the Shibuya Station. He would walk to the train station accompanied by little Hachiko. At that time, Hachiko was still a little puppy about a year old. After a long day working at the university, Ueno would take the train back to Shibuya in the evening. Meanwhile, Hachiko would walk to the station to meet his master.

Hachiko was a smart dog. He knew exactly when to go to the station. He was always punctual. When the train arrived, a very happy Hachiko would lovingly greet his master, Ueno. He would wag and wag his tail in excitement. Together, the two of them would walk home again.

May 21, 1925, something tragic happened. On that morning, as usual, Ueno walked to the station with Hachiko. After saying goodbye to each other, Ueno took the train to work while Hachiko went home. While working, Ueno had a stroke and died suddenly. He could no longer take the train back to Shibuya Station, where Hachiko was waiting. That day, Hachiko waited and waited, but Ueno never returned.

Initially, Hachiko was bullied. Eventually, the bullying reduced and he became a famous dog, adored by many.

The next day, at precisely the same time, Hachiko faithfully went back to the station to meet his master. When the train arrived, Hachiko searched for Ueno, but his master was nowhere to be found. Hachiko was sad but he never gave up. He continued to go to the station everyday at the same time. Sometimes, Hachiko would be bullied and beaten by bad people and naughty children. However, Hachiko was a determined and loyal dog. He continued to wait, even though, Ueno never appeared.

If you waited for somebody and the person did not appear, would you continue to wait for him or her? How long would you wait? One week? One month? One year? Guess how long did Hachiko wait for Ueno to return? He waited for a total of nine years, nine months and fifteen days! The wait ended when Hachiko himself died of cancer on March 8, 1935. He was eleven years old.

Hachiko's death was mourned by many people.

His loyalty to Ueno made him a famous dog. Today, many people around the world would go to Shibuya Station to look at his statue. If you go to Shibuya, Tokyo, do remember to visit Hachiko's Memorial Statue.

Answer the following questions:

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A Tale of Two Hachikos (Part 1): The Famous Hachiko from Japan

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About a century ago, there lived a dog in Japan. The name of the dog was Hachiko. He was born on November 10, 1923. He belonged to Hidesaburo Ueno. Ueno was a professor at the Tokyo Imperial University. Ueno and Hachiko lived in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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The Malaysian Doctor who Invented the N95 Mask

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The Malaysian Doctor who Invented the N95 Mask

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The world is now grappling with a pandemic that is killing thousands of people daily. We have been advised to wear a mask in order to reduce the possibility of being infected with Covid-19. Do you know the story behind 'masks' and 'infectious diseases'? Read this to find out. You'll be proud to know, the hero in this story was a Malayan/Malaysian.

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Take a look at the object below. What is it?

Yes, that's right, it's the N95 mask! Many of you have seen people wearing it to protect themselves from being infected with Covid-19.

Would you be surprised if you're told, the inventor of an earlier mask, similar to the N95 was a Malayan/Malaysian? This inventor was a very famous medical doctor who helped saved many lives.

This doctor was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1935. Though he did not win, he was the closest Malaya (Malaysia now) had ever come to winning the prestigious Nobel Prize. He was none other than Dr Wu Lien Teh.

Dr Wu Lien Teh was born in Penang, Malaya. He was born on March 10, 1879. His father was a goldsmith who migrated from Taishan, China. His mother was a second generation Malayan of Hakka descent. Dr Wu grew up in a big family. His parents had 11 children. Dr Wu was the 8 th child.

From a young age, Dr Wu was a very diligent student. He loved to read. He studied at the Penang Free School. In 1896, Dr Wu won the Queen's Scholarship. He was the only person from the whole of Malaya to win that scholarship that year. With the scholarship in hand, Dr Wu set sail for Britain. He was only 17 years old.

Dr Wu studied medicine at Emmanuel College, at the University of Cambridge. He studied very hard. He was also a very intelligent man. In 1902, he graduated as a medical doctor from Cambridge University. He was the first Malayan, and the first Chinese to graduate as a medical doctor from Cambridge University. He was also the youngest to graduate that year.

In 1903, after completing his studies, he returned to Malaya.. In 1907, he went to China to work. He was invited to work there by the Chinese Government of that time. In 1910, there was an outbreak of a mysterious disease in Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province.

Many had already died. Many more were also dying. It was an epidemic. The Chinese Government tasked Dr Wu to go to Harbin to investigate the disease. Dr Wu was a very intelligent man. He observed and studied how the disease was spreading.

He found out that this epidemic was highly contagious with human-to-human transmission. Hence, he instructed the healthcare workers to wear masks to protect themselves. He demonstrated to them how to make the masks using gauze and cotton.

This was how the masks look like. They were simple but highly effective. Dr Wu did many things to combat the disease. By March, 1911, Dr Wu and his team successfully ended the epidemic.

Would you like to find out more about Dr Wu? There are many documentaries made about home. You can check out some of these documentaries about his life. Subtitles in English are provided for some of these videos:

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Dr Wu Lien Teh (an Abridged Version for Younger Readers)

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Take a look at the object below. What is it? Yes, that's right, it's the N95 mask! Many of you have seen people wearing it to protect themselves from being infected with Covid-19. Would you be surprised if you're told, the inventor of an earlier mask, similar to the N95 was a Malayan/Malaysian?

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How Paper is Recycled

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TASK 1: HOW GLASS IS RECYCLED