“What was the happiest day of your life?”

“Most days I’m happy because my body is very healthy – and my age is 60. When I pray to God, I pray for my health. Health is my wealth.”

By fellow contributor Tabinda Mumtaz Sultan Shah

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(This post was first published on February 18th 2014)

“I miss everything about Yemen – I miss my mother, my friends…”

“They are all there. But I come here for business. Business is easier there than in Yemen.”
“Is there any advice you’d give to someone like me?”
“I will pray witr for you. Otherwise, all advice is in Islam.”

From fellow contributor Tabinda Mumtaz Sultan Shah

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(This post was first published on February 17th 2014)

“That is a long moustache”.

“Its a tradition that goes back to the 16th century, where all my male ancestors would keep a similar moustache. It is a symbol of strength. I’ve kept it for 15 years already, and I cut it sometimes when its really long – because if I hadn’t it would be much, much longer than it is now. And out of all the officers I’m the only with this so people usually say I’m the unique one”.

“This moustache is my source of pride, history and honour”.

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(This post was first published on February 2nd 2014)

“This festive season is about ushering the new year together with loved ones…”

“From near and far places like Macau”, says Daniel.
We asked him what was his message to everyone for the new year and he excitedly replied:

“Everybody balik kampung! Happy Chinese New Year everyone!” 

And indeed, a Happy Chinese New Year to all from the Humans of Kuala Lumpur team! — with Daniel Chia.

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(This post was first published on February 1st 2014)