On the same day I digitized the Jamek Mosque, I took quite a number of photographs in and around Kuala Lumpur (tag). This is a row of deteriorating, badly damaged shophouses in the capital. Specifically, around the Dang Wangi light rail transit station. In spite of the building appearance, surprisingly, it hasn’t been abandoned.
It’s a disheartening feeling to see buildings that once characterized Malayan cities falling into disrepair, eaten by time relentlessly. Compare all this to Singaporean shophouses. What a difference it is.
To be fair, there are other better preserved buildings of similar type here in the capital but I wish there were more. Malaysians certainly could learn a thing or two from our friends down south.
When I wanted to get shots of the structure for my collection, at first, I was a bit apprehensive to approach it. The place rather secluded; you’ll never know when a prick’s going to come up to you and ask for your wallet. Nevertheless, in the end, my curiosity got the better of me. And nothing unsavory happened.
About the photo, I had to ticker with it so that the colors are more defined. The original is rather bland; too bland to be of any interest. I feel my photo don’t do justice to my subject. While I was there, I was awed at the sight. There was something grand and sad about it. And the original failed to capture that feeling. Even the edited version doesn’t properly convey the message across.
