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Home » Destinations » Asia » Malaysia

Photo Essay: Faces of Malaysia

Modified: Mar 4, 2020 · Published: Sep 15, 2011 by Guest Blogger |

Malaysia is home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in all of Asia.

Its distinct population includes significant groups claiming Malay, Chinese and Indian ancestry.

The story of Malaysia is a harmonious country that is a leading example of tolerance and cooperation when it comes to religion & other social factors.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit several key destinations that included the capital city and two UNESCO heritage sites.

The following is a photo essay of the distinct faces of Malaysia from Penang, George Town, Melacca, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur & the Batu Caves:

Batu Caves, Malaysia
Child feeding pigeons outside the Batu Caves, Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ladies sharing a laugh at the crosswalk – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Melaka, Malaysia
Newlyweds posing on Jonker Street – Melaka, Malaysia
Melacca, Malaysia
A characteristically decorated rickshaw found only in Melacca, Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
A girl devouring cold noodles on a hot day – George Town, Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
A man enjoying a conversation on his cell phone – Penang, Malaysia
Melacca, Malaysia
A proud guardian carrying a small infant – Melacca, Malaysia
Melaka, Malaysia
A distinct girl with wide eyes – Melaka, Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
A rickshaw driver passed out during the midday sun – George Town, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A man walking down the ever bustling Jalan Petaling – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Children attending a live bird performance – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Melacca, Malaysia
A cute girl looking back at her mother – Melacca, Malaysia

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About the Author: Samuel Jeffery is the wizard behind the curtain pulling the strings of NomadicSamuel.com, a travel blog that is miles away from ordinary...dripping with sarcasm. As a long term vagabond (6 consecutive years on the road) Samuel is sharing his photos, videos & quirky travel stories, along with photography tips, interviews, ESL tips, reviews and general travel advice as a way to vicariously experiences what it is like to backpack or to plan your own journey of a lifetime.

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  1. David @ Malaysia Asia says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Hi David, nice shots of the faces from Samuel. I See he has captured most of the locals in the cities too :)

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:32 am

      Thanks David, I really enjoyed being there.  Do you have any places to recommend visiting other than the cities I listed above?

      • David @ Malaysia Asia says

        September 16, 2011 at 4:50 am

        Hey there Samuel, in fact, you should visit some of the north-eastern states like Terengganu and Kelantan as it is so much more different.

        • Nomadic Samuel says

          September 16, 2011 at 11:57 am

          David, that certainly is an area I've yet to explore.  Considering how often I'm in SE Asia I definitely have a feeling I will get there on my next journey :)  Thanks for the recommendations.

  2. Henry Williams says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    nice shots in malaysia must've been a nice time

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:33 am

      Thanks, I definitely had a great time.  I think it's probably the most diverse country in SE Asia & it is really reflected in the cuisine.

  3. Phil Paoletta says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Excellent photos here, Samuel. They really offer a window into Malaysia!

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:33 am

      Thanks Phil, I appreciate you saying that :)

  4. Phil Paoletta says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Excellent photos here, Samuel. They really offer a window into Malaysia!

  5. Global Basecamps Ali says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing!

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:34 am

      Thank you!  You're welcome.  I appreciate Dave giving me the opportunity to do that here.

  6. Pete @ whichwayto.com says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:12 am

    They're beautiful shots Dave!

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:46 am

      Thanks Pete :)

  7. Crazysexyfuntraveler says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:09 am

    Really nice photos :)

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:57 am

      Thanks Alexandra :)

  8. Andrea and John says

    September 17, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Beautiful photos, as usual - I love how you've captured the expressions on their faces....they look like such happy people!

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 17, 2011 at 7:48 am

      Thank you!  I think in general, Malaysians are quite outwardly happy and friendly.  It's probably one of the more under-rated countries in SE Asia to visit :)

  9. Abby says

    September 17, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    As always, great shots from Samuel! Great to see all the people of Malaysia. When I was there, I spent most of my time in the rural areas.

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks Abby :)  Which rurals areas did you visit?  I'm hoping to explore more of the country the next time I'm there.

  10. Abhijit says

    September 17, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Nice shots, Samuel!

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you!  Appreciate you checking them out :)

  11. Tammy says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:19 am

    The little princess, eating noodles was maybe the best photo of all,but in fact they were all awesome, I just liked this one most of all :)

    • Nomadic Samuel says

      September 21, 2011 at 6:57 am

      Tammy, thanks for saying that - her photo eating noodles is also one of my personal favourites :)

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