Yen Maseri Hj Idris aka ‘Uncle Yen’

A true story of grave to garden, Urban Orchard stands to honour the late son of Yen Maseri Hj Idris, more fondly known as Uncle Yen. After losing his son to cancer in 2016, Uncle Yen channelled his sorrow into transforming a 1.2-acre plot in the heart of Kuala Lumpur into a verdant space filled with tropical fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables.

The urban natural sanctuary serves as a haven for others who have also known loss and seek healing in nature. Today, the orchard flourishes with fruit, including the Malaysian-favourite durian, and has hosted many volunteer and educational programmes for its community.