No, this ain't a picture from the 1950's of Malaya; it's 2009, KL.
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No, this ain't a picture from the 1950's of Malaya; it's 2009, KL.
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Meagre survival; a cow grazing on coarse grass by a muddy road.
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Meagre survival; a cow grazing on coarse grass by a muddy road.
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Human and garbage live side by side in most slum areas.
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Human and garbage live side by side in most slum areas.
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A 'single-storey terrace house'.
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A 'single-storey terrace house'.
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Often by no fault of their own, the poors in Sentul are predominantly Indian.
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Often by no fault of their own, the poors in Sentul are predominantly Indian.
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Whether the former tenants have simply vanished into the thin air of poverty or moved on to better homes, no one knows.
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Whether the former tenants have simply vanished into the thin air of poverty or moved on to better homes, no one knows.
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Destitute but friendly and warm at heart; a slum kid guiding the way.
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Destitute but friendly and warm at heart; a slum kid guiding the way.
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Whatever goes; a very much makeshift cloth hanger.
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Whatever goes; a very much makeshift cloth hanger.
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They too are the future of our nation. What would you want them to be when they grow up?
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They too are the future of our nation. What would you want them to be when they grow up?
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Yes, they are looking up to you and me, those of us who are better off, to help them to see the days ahead.
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Yes, they are looking up to you and me, those of us who are better off, to help them to see the days ahead.
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This poor lady is taking care of more than 10 children, some which are not her own, but out of compassion she sheltered them all.
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This poor lady is taking care of more than 10 children, some which are not her own, but out of compassion she sheltered them all.
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A shanty house of sorrow; every Malaysian need to play our part to give these poor souls a better tomorrow.
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A shanty house of sorrow; every Malaysian need to play our part to give these poor souls a better tomorrow.
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Helping the poor means more than just simply putting money into the donation box.
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Helping the poor means more than just simply putting money into the donation box.
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For richer and for poorer; now you know why they say dog is a man's best friend.
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For richer and for poorer; now you know why they say dog is a man's best friend.
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Too close for comfort; a garbage dump sits by the side of the 'house'.
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Too close for comfort; a garbage dump sits by the side of the 'house'.
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The 'bathroom'. Seriously, one needs to see it 'live' with own eyes in 'full color'.
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The 'bathroom'. Seriously, one needs to see it 'live' with own eyes in 'full color'.
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Electricity is courtesy of good Samaritans who paid for the bill.
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Electricity is courtesy of good Samaritans who paid for the bill.
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If you think IKEA is 'standard' for every home, this dwelling will be your worst nightmare.
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If you think IKEA is 'standard' for every home, this dwelling will be your worst nightmare.
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Most poor families struggle because the man of the house, for one reason or another, is no longer around.
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Most poor families struggle because the man of the house, for one reason or another, is no longer around.
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Not sure if the fridge is actually working, or just a 'collectibles' from the local junkyard.
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Not sure if the fridge is actually working, or just a 'collectibles' from the local junkyard.
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Really good pictures (although I find the fisheye effect distracts from the subject)... interesting how children everywhere run, play, and smile with little regard for material things.
