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For Mr Ithnin, 60, the work is physical and unrelenting \u2013 checking lenses, batteries and glass panes, maintaining electrical equipment, trimming grass and pruning trees, all while enduring thunderstorms or the greenhouse heat of the lantern room.<\/p>\n
For Mr Sahroni Omar, one of the longest-serving keepers until he moved to a technical executive role last year, the hardest part was the isolation.<\/p>\n
“Missing my family, that was the biggest challenge,” said the 45-year-old, who spent a decade in the role.<\/p>\n
Deployments to Pulau Pisang Lighthouse last 10 days at a time, after which a rotating roster sees keepers spend 10 days back on the mainland, during which they check on nearer lighthouses.<\/p>\n
Learning happens on the job. \u201cThe first time I was deployed to the lighthouse, I was an understudy with one of my seniors,\u201d said Mr Sahroni. \u201cThat was where I learned the dos and the don’ts, and all the hands-on work. From there, I shared with newcomers what I learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
Away from the mainland, the lighthouses have given both men moments they carry with them. Mr Sahroni has spotted dolphins and sea turtles. Mr Ithnin is still awed by the night sky during his deployments.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had never seen so many stars in my life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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