Tag Archive: Kota Kinabalu

Portraits of Southeast Asia

These are the people — the culture — the stories of Southeast Asia through my camera’s lens. Here you’ll find intimate, black and white, portrait-styled photographs of Thai tattoo artists, Malaysian gangsters, Cambodian… Continue reading →

Fountain of Life: Balud Batu’s Water Crisis

As water flows from a tap outside Roadiah Aling’s home, tears from her eyes do the same. These are tears of joy. Her smile is contagious. It’s the first time her tiny Malaysian… Continue reading →

Malaysia in a Heartbeat: Kota Kinabalu’s Islands

You can sleep when you’re dead. At least that was my motto during my brief stay in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. My trip spanned two and a half days, with much of my time… Continue reading →

Malaysian Gang Baptisms: AKP 73 of Kota Kinabalu

While smoking a cigarette in an alley by the seafood restaurant in Kota Kinabalu, I meet some unique acquaintances. “Hi friend,” someone says to my back. I turn around. Six or seven young… Continue reading →