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Malaysia @ 50
15 Sep 2013 — Malaysia, a unique country, was formed 50 years ago on September 16, 1963, comprising Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak. Singapore left in 1965 to become a republic. Malaysia has developed to be one of the successful nations. It's multiracial people play a vital and meaningful role in nation-building.
First Malaysian made car, Proton Saga is seen parked at an old wooden house with the background of Kuala Lumpur's cityscape at Kampung Baru. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
A combination of eight photos shows faces of Malaysian in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Insider/Najjua Zulkefli
Kuala Lumpur's light rail transit (LRT) move past the giant Malaysian flag at a complex. LRT system connects some key districts where banks, offices, hotels and shopping malls are concentrated. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim.
Wong Kok Leng, 68 years old tailor busy with his daily work in Chulia Street, Penang. Despite with lots of improvement in technology, he still uses his old and trusted sewing machine that has served him for almost 50 years. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
Signs of development - Malaysia's iconic Petronas Twin Towers (R) and Kuala Lumpur's Tower are seen during sunset in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Insider/Najjua Zulkefli
With the development of new shopping mall like KB mall, Tesco, Pelangi mall and others, Siti Khadijah Market (Pasar besar Siti Khadijah) which is mostly run by women, is still famous shopping destination in Kota Bahru. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
Penang Ferry Service is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. This famous ferry service connects Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Penang Island and still the best way to experience Penang. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
Senior citizens take a rest after shopping in front of a giant billboard at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Insider/Najjua Zulkefli
Malaysian is 50 years old as a nation. During this period, Malaysia has progress in economy and other fields to make this country among the top country in this South East Asia region. Somehow, few people are left behind from this country glory achievements. Feet of homeless man seen in Georgetown, Penang. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
People use the light rail transit (LRT) to work at early morning in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
A busy day at The Whiteaways Arcade, Penang. The 1903 building was restored in 2011 for modern day 21st century lifestyle and creative businesses amidst in old world charm of the turn of the 20th century glory days. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
With the economic development, old buildings have been razed to make way for new ones. Buildings with all-glass shells exist throughout the city, with the most prominent examples being the Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Workers are seen at a new commercial building under construction with Malaysia's iconic Petronas Twin Towers in the background. The Malaysian Insider/Najjua Zulkefli
Kampung Baru (L) is a small, traditional Malay village, completely surrounded by the vast modern city of Kuala Lumpur, that has managed to retain its independence and spirit. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim.
Night scene of Kampung Baru and city of Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
A couple hug while on LRT in Kuala Lumpur. LRT system connects some key districts where banks, offices, hotels and shopping malls are concentrated. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim.
Homeless people eat at the street after getting food from NGO's in Kuala Lumpur. When nightfalls, scores of homeless people take over parks and five-foot ways, turning areas in Kuala Lumpur into their home for the night. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
A trishaw maker works at a workshop in Georgetown, Penang. Trishaw is not longer a prominent vehicle since it defected by modern vehicle such as car and motorcycle which is more convenience. Georgetown unique architectural of the colonial-era commercial building and cultural townscape attract tourist to come here and try the trishaw for touring the town. Thus, the generation of the previous trishaw maker could heir the heritage career. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
Burmah Road in Penang as seen at dusk. Among the locals, Burmah Road was called Jalan Kreta Ayer which refer to an essential earlier-century activity where fresh water had to be carried on carts to awaiting buyers in town. Nowadays, the activity left as history but some colonial building during that time still there and most of those building are well mantain. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain
People ride the Supersonic Odyssey roller coaster at Berjaya Times Square theme park in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for shopping in Malaysia, with more than 30 shopping malls. The Malaysian Insider/Najjua Zulkefli
General view of a shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for shopping in Malaysia, with more than 30 shopping malls. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim.
A girl playing in her family car during traffic jams on highways Damansara - Puchong. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
Shopping paradise - A woman looks through handbags on sale at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for shopping in Malaysia, with more than 30 shopping malls. The Malaysian Insider/Afif Abd Halim
The traditional laundry has becoming a dying business due to big competitive with modern laundry. A worker is seen working at a traditional laundry shop in Penang. The Malaysian Insider/Hasnoor Hussain.
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