Affira Affendi: From Tradition to Inspiration
Affira Affendi, a passionate entrepreneur and Lazada trainer. From banking to building her brands NSA Glamorous and D’Songket, she’s preserving Malaysia’s traditions while empowering local sellers.
From Char Kuey Teow to Tauhu Sumbat: A Bazaar Ramadan Story of Hope and Ambition
Explore the inspiring story of an entrepreneur navigating life through a Ramadan Bazaar business with hopes of turning passion into a primary source of income. A story of family, tradition, and [...]
A Somali Refugee’s Journey of Survival and Hope in Malaysia
Somali refugee who came to Malaysia alone after the civil war, navigating the challenges of survival, employment, and family separation. She teaches mathematics, runs a beauty salon, and dreams [...]
Be Human: A Ramadan Vendor’s Message of Humanity and Family
Meet a dedicated Ramadan vendor who shares wisdom on being human, the joy of Hari Raya, and the importance of family bonds in Negeri Sembilan. A heartfelt story from Humans of Kuala Lumpur.
My Journey with Huawei Malaysia By William Syrillus Tunsin
After 17 years of working in the Malaysian Government, where I’ve seen public services steadily improve, I’ve always believed there’s room for growth. This mindset led me to apply for the Cross [...]
“I have been a refugee my whole life.”
“I have been a refugee my whole life. My parents fled to Iran when Russia attacked Afghanistan. My siblings and I were all born in Iran. In 2004, we moved back to Afghanistan. For about 10 [...]
My name is Rachel and I’m a Chin refugee from Myanmar. I came to Malaysia with just my sister and we were looked after by our aunt on our way here. It took us 7 days to reach here as we travelled by car, by boat and on foot. That was 9 years ago. I was only 6 and my sister was 7 years old. The one thing I miss about Myanmar is this sour fruit called saimitu, which you can only find in that country.
My name is Rachel and I’m a Chin refugee from Myanmar. I came to Malaysia with just my sister and we were looked after by our aunt on our way here. It took us 7 days to reach here as we travelled [...]
“Even though I was a ‘third culture kid’ – raised everywhere except Malaysia, I’d call myself a Malaysian first.
“Even though I was a ‘third culture kid’ – raised everywhere except Malaysia, I’d call myself a Malaysian first. I was also the black sheep of the family, so of course, my family were [...]
“What’s the hardest part of being a promotions girl?”
What’s the hardest part of being a promotions girl? “Standing long hours is the hardest part – and when we have icky clients. There’s actually a lot of politics, a lot of [...]
“You’re young, you’re a good person and if you find a good woman, go and marry.”
“What advice can you give to young people?” “You’re young, you’re a good person and if you find a good woman, go and marry. If you don’t have money, [...]