2 posts tagged “kl”

I worked the graveyard shift again tonight, after a long hiatus from straight party photography. Freelancing is cool, it pays more per shot, and I still get to deviate from the prime objective and take some pictures for myself. But I'm getting tired of what KL tries so hard to be. I'm done. Find me at the mamak down the street. Teh ais on me.

It's been a very long time since I last participated in a human rights activism event, but after seeing this demonstration advertised on Facebook (I know, right) I figured it would do me good to drop by after work. The speeches were a little bland, but turnout was good, and the police and building security behaved themselves. This is one of the few things that make me feel good about being a Malaysian citizen. There aren't many in this country who would take the trouble to think beyond the confines of their own self interests, but when they do, they come out regardless of colour, or religion or political and ideological affiliation. I overheard a passerby remark to his friend, "What can we do about Myanmar anyway?" Not much, admittedly. But around 300 people converged last night and did whatever they could, and that's a damn sight more than what that guy did.

Let the monks go. Democracy for Burma. Stand up.

More photos here.