Category: Stories
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Selling More Than Souvenirs: Preserving Culture Through Craftsmanship
By Chen Qingyin 1002580399, Chen Shuhan 1002579450, Aliya 1002477065, Huang Yanli 1002580270, Hou Jia Ning 1002579028 “They are not just products; they represent culture, memories and stories.” — Mr. Lim, handicraft vendor Petaling Street – At first glance, the handmade crafts displayed at Petaling Street look like colourful souvenirs. They hang above the stall, fill…
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Standing Guard with Purpose: Rubin’s Story
Denise Chin Yu Wern 1002473561 Aivanee Alangkar 1002578074 Yaamini Parameswaran 1002473227 Shen Miao 1002476364 Zhang Yaodan 1002475806 KUALA LUMPUR – To many churchgoers, security guards are simply the people who direct traffic and stand at the entrance. However, their role extends far beyond these visible duties. For 50-year-old Rubin, becoming a church security guard has…
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Sweet Success and Sticky Fingers: A UCSI Bakery Story
Sun Yanxi 1002579282, Liu YiQiao 1002580077, Cheng Boyu 1002580852, Bao LinKang 1002579325 “It started as a love for baking, but it’s become a place where the community feels at home. The location is located on the second floor at the end of the street behind UCSI University Figure 1: The geographical location of the cake…
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The Street Corner Cobbler: A Story of Conscience and Craftsmanship in Malaysia
By Ding Yizhi 1002372136, Dai Xilai 1002475315, Zhang Yaopu 1002577412, Han Zihui 1002476478, Bu Junming 1002580299 KUALA LUMPUR — In the fast-paced hustle and bustle of the capital of Malaysia, Mr. Ong, a veteran roadside shoemaker, sat on a simple plastic stool and silently guarded an increasingly small skill. He sewed worn-out leather into sturdy…
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No Shortcuts, Just Patience: KL Family Bakery Keeps Childhood Kuih Flavours Alive
Third-generation Kiat Kee Confectionery Centre holds on to handmade pastries as modern bakeries reshape the neighbourhood food scene. By Lu Mei Lin 1002580685, Li Jing Yue 1002579387, Zeng Hai Jun 1002475962, Li Ming Ze 1002580821, Chen Jun Hao 1002579226 Founded in 1981 | Handmade kuih and cakes | Third-generation family business KUALA LUMPUR – In…
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What Makes a Relationship Last? Two Married Couples in Kuala Lumpur Share Their Experience
By Ishanova Djamilya Nizamovna 1002474072, Li Yu Tong 1002577344, Janecia Flamming Yap 1002580686, Lee Hwa Hui 1002473254, Aizhan Yerzhanova 1002580841 Kuala Lumpur — In today’s world, relationships can be strained by people’s busy lives and various problems they experience. People are always asking themselves what makes love survive. Each relationship is unique. There are two…
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A Double Life: How Chloe Tan Balances Two Careers
By Zhao TianYa 1002579131, He Die 1002371466, Yang LinHao 1002579194, Jiang JinYao 1002476182, Huang ChuHan 1002475357, Meng YuHao 1002475902 Kuala Lumpur – While many people find it difficult to even balance a job, 29-year-old Chloe Tan has successfully run two completely different careers. During the day, she is a Grab driver who picks up passengers…
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A Quiet Flower Shop Where Every Bouquet Has a Story
By Liu YiChen 1002580045, Yang Zihan 1002475201, Li YuMeng 1002579530, Fanshu 1002580559, Gao Yihang 1002579861 “Every bouquet has a story.” Taman Connaught, Kuala Lumpur – Inside a bright little flower studio, the day begins with scissors, ribbons, and fresh flowers. The florist moves quietly between buckets of blooms, checking petals, trimming stems, and preparing orders.…
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The Untold History of The Chinese in Nanyang
By Jia Shuyi 1002579051, He Wenrong 1002580463, Huang Huahao 1002579145, Lu Ziqiao 1002475859 Kuala Lumpur – In the past, Malaysian Chinese made an enormous contribution to China’s development; whether during China’s War of Resistance Against Japan or in the subsequent period of national reconstruction, the influence of Malaysian Chinese could be seen everywhere. Mr. Vince…
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3,650 Mornings of Dedication: How Mr Lee Gives Hope to Orphaned Children？
By Sun Qiushi 1002475358, Li Mengjiao 1002579252, Wang Xintong 1002476788, Liang Xuanang 1002475498 Figure 1: The courtyard is full of children, a big family looking out for each other Kuala Lumpur – Mr. Li has served as the director of a local orphanage for more than ten years, devoting all his energy to bringing hope…