Category: Humans of KL

“I took 3 years off to be with my kids to be close to them, and that is something that I do not want to miss out especially in their early childhood. I want them to grow up knowing their mother. Those 3 years was also a good way to clear the mind off from all the work. Even my husband felt the same thing when he took a year off to do his MBA, it was a refreshing time, especially for those who have been working professionally for a long time. Did you know I was a sports person when I was younger? I know its hard to tell it from me now, but I was a really active sports person. I’ve been wanting to do sports again, now that my kids are older.The challenge is to be a good wife, mom and employee. And I’m glad that so far, I’m doing alright.”

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on September 19th 2014)

Girl: “I just bought these LP records and have my own turntable (modern LP player). Its a way for me to be nostalgic about the past, and to remember my grandmother and the olden times. And there is actually a difference when you play songs on the LP- it actually sounds better”.

Guy: “I love vintage stuffs. I’m just pretentious”.

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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

I do it all the time. We do it all the time. Yes I’ve heard about people saying don’t use your phones while you are with them, but the thing is I see my colleagues every single day – in the morning, for lunch, at work, and for dinner. It has come to a point where there’s nothing else to talk about. So that’s why we flip out our phones”.

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on September 12th 2014)

I’m comfortable being alone and I enjoy it because I’m doing something that I love, like reading, and people should do the things they love on their own time too. Their own me time. You can do a lot of things on your own time, like learning new things, calming down and think to oneself without having others interrupting your thoughts, and reflect and enjoy one’s hobbies. But yes, there should be a time for being with friends, and a time to be on your own – a balance. Also when you’re around people you tend to rely on them all the time, so when you’re alone, it forces you to rely on yourself.”

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on September 10th 2014)

“We both study in an all-girl’s school, hang out in the surau during recess, and more or less are the class clowns. We also speak fluent Kelantanese to each other, even though we have moved to KL to work.

Difference is, she is a Muslim while I’m a Chinese. I have bright red hair and tattoos while she is a conservative girl who dons the hijab. Whenever we walk together in shopping malls or have dinner after work, we received curious stares from passers-by.

She’s never judgmental and accept me for who I am, and I do the same for her. I’d like to think that’s how 1Malaysia should be. We’re not just tolerant of each other, but we embrace and celebrate our differences.”

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on September 8th 2014)

Made some few male friends and after a few drinks, they asked me “Rezal, this is a personal question, but…are you gay?”

“I was surprised, and I asked them back “Why do you ask”? They replied, “Did you know that this is actually a gay bar? In fact, the whole district here caters to LGBTs”. No wonder I didn’t see any girls that night!”

I told him that maybe his true colours has been finally revealed. 

– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on September 8th 2014)

“Is that a bit like graphic design?”
“Mmmm no. Ok, you know stage production in concerts? It’s a little bit like that.”
“Did you always want to study that?”
“I actually wanted to study music but my parents didn’t let me. They wanted me to be financially secure.”
“So who’s your role model?”
“My mother. She went through a lot to take good care of my sister and I. Some day I hope to be as strong as her.” – Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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(This post was first published on August 3rd 2014)

“I want him to take up sports, swimming specifically to get the six pack ahahaha. He has to be smart.”
“How does your life change when you become a mom?”

“Freedom. My friends call me up for a cup of coffee and I can’t go out because there’s no one to take care of him. I’ve also had this dream of…travelling. With a son, it’s difficult because you can’t go out during the night. He struggles to stay awake and walk with us.”
– Humans of Kuala Lumpur

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