“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)

“So why are you two both wearing red pants?”

“Well we decided to do something fun!”
To the guy: “You look smartly dressed, who helps you buy the clothes? Your mom, yourself?”
“Well”, (looking at the girlfriend) “she does! It was she who chose this for me! Its always the girls who are good in fashion and style”.

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(This post was first published on January 31th 2014)

“I work at a chocolate company…”

I teach people how to eat chocolate and travel to other places around South East Asia and teach them how to make sure the chocolate quality, ingredients and taste are all on par with the final product. I was in Japan the last month. This weekend I’m off to Makassar!”

“How do you not get fat by eating all these chocolates?”

“I don’t know. I’ve been eating them since I was young!”

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(This post was first published on December 24th 2013)