kenleewrites in 日本

The Malay term “balik kampung” refers to returning to one’s village. In most cultures, there’s always a period where people balik kampung. In the States I believe it’s Thanksgiving and Christmas? In Japan, it’s always over the new year or during the o-bon period. For Malaysian Chinese, it’s always during lunar new year.

Took these photos on my previous iPhone 3G on our way back in January 2009. Can’t believe it’s been a year.

田中；「お正月実家帰るの？」
けん：「うん、balik kampung です。」

DDD – Dunkin’ Donuts Drive thru. Have yet to see a Dunkin’ Donuts in Japan yet. Donuts are huge in Japan, but not so in Malaysia. Those round snacks with a hole have some pretty stiff local competition.

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The Petronas Twin Towers are the world’s tallest twin buildings to date. They tower over almost everything and anything in KL.

The twin towers were featured in a few movies. The most notable of which was Entrapment. Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Remember that movie?

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Was quite amused when I read this at a toilet in Sunway Pyramid’s new wing.

Waterless Urinal. Press to wash yourself only.

Press to wash yourself only?!?

Having spent most of my grownup life outside Malaysia, I have very vague memories of visiting many touristy sites around Kuala Lumpur.

It was time to get reacquainted. So I took a day tour around Kuala Lumpur.

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On the YCAT bus to Narita airport. Ever chinese (lunar) new year, I make a trip back to Malaysia to spend time with family. Having lived overseas for most of my life, this is about the only time I fly back each year.

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