In Malaysia its always been too expensive for the average family to buy a car. Here and in other SE Asian countries its common to see a family of 4 or 5 on a bike.
I love the boys' expressions: One gazing at the scenery and the other gawking at you. It sure looks like a happy family, out for a jaunt to the relatives' house.
Amazing isn't it! I can't imagine how carefully a person would ride with that precious cargo on board. I'm sure there have been some tragic accidents too. Wonderful documentary photograph James.