“My name’s Amir Khan, but my IC name is Amir Gan B. Abdullah. I was formerly known as Gan Eie Seng.”

“I was knocked down by a vehicle but even after two operations, I couldn’t walk without crutches. My eyes also has cataracts, which is why I carry this whistle in my pocket – to warn drivers when I am crossing the road.

“I move around now, and this green bag is where I store the food that people sometimes give me”.

(At this point the photographer gives RM50, meant for the DBKL bill, to Amir. Clasping the photographer’s hands, he said:)

“God bless you and many happy returns of the day.”

– Story contributed by Alexandra Wong (author of Made In Malaysia). 

Humans of Kuala Lumpur

Photostory by Mushamir Mustafa

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(This post was first published on September 19th 2015)