The traditional Chinese medicine shop is slowly fading from the city landscape. Still found in smaller towns, the shops typically feature a bamboo sun blind sponsored by Pil Chi Kit Teck Aun. The pills are the favourite Malaysian remedy for diarrhea. It works almost every time though you must be careful not to overdose. You might end up not going to the loo for weeks as a result 🙂
I took this portrait of action hero Jackie Chan when he was in KL. Possibly the closest one can get to the megastar without getting a kick or a punch from his bodyguards 🙂 I like the paradox of youth and weariness written on the face of the man who has broken almost every bone in his body. Respect.
Driving through the little town of Ulu Beranang near Broga, I thought I saw several petite stewardesses rushing to the airport. Turned out to be a bunch of elementary school kids dragging their heavy bags home. Unlike their counterparts in the city, there is no doting parent, chauffeur or maid waiting at the gate to carry their burden. Be it urban or rural, isn’t it time we get a tablet into every child’s hand?
