Kembara invites you to embark on an easy walking tour led by four individuals from a migrant background. Through their eyes, you’ll gain insights into the experiences of migrant workers in Kuala Lumpur.
Explore Downtown KL as they unveil locations and share personal anecdotes, shedding light on the realities faced by this community. Immerse yourself in their journey as they showcases the resilience and determination of migrant communities including hidden gems and cultural hotspots that hold a special place in their heart.
The whole event will take two hours, with the first hour, a tour of Downtown KL through their perspective. The second hour will be a “food tasting” lunch session of their cultural background in a venue called Dou Houz, Jalan Panggung. This culinary treat adds a delightful twist to an immersive experience, satisfying your taste buds and immersing you deeper into the essence of their story and Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Downtown KL through their eyes as they weave their personal narrative into the fabric of Kuala Lumpur.
We recommend wearing comfortable and suitable walking gear for the tour. In the event of impending rain, it’s advisable to bring an umbrella and a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Each tour is limited to 15 participants, so be sure to secure your spot early!
PRICE: RM50 per tour inclusive of tour + food (lunch)
NOTE: The Nepal and Filipino cuisine is non-halal.
This pilot project receives valuable support from the Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme, generously provided by Think City. The Kembara project team consists of Kevin Bathman, Dr David Tneh, and Dr Swagata Roy. The Kembara storytellers, namely Manoj, Ana Liza, Amirah and Nadia play a crucial role in breathing life into this project with their diverse perspectives and unique storytelling abilities.
MEET YOUR KEMBARA STORYTELLERS
Saturday, 2 September 2023,
10.30am to 12.30pm
KEMBARA TOUR (NEPAL)
Introducing Manoj, a 44-year-old chatty man hailing from Chitwan, south of Nepal. Manoj currently resides in Sunway, making Malaysia his home since 2006. His passion for advocating migrant worker issues led him to his current role, where he actively works on addressing the challenges faced by migrant workers from Nepal.
Saturday, 9 September 2023,
10.30am to 12.30pm
KEMBARA TOUR (PHILIPPINES)
Introducing Ana Liza, an energetic 48-year-old mother hailing from Makati City, Philippines. Since 2012, she has been residing in Kuala Lumpur, where she works as a domestic helper.
Sabtu, 16 September 2023,
10.30am to 12.30pm
KEMBARA TOUR (INDONESIA) IN BM
Memperkenalkan Amirah, seorang wanita berumur 51 tahun yang tabah dari Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Tahun ini menandakan ulang tahun ke-25 Amirah tinggal di Malaysia setelah mendirikan rumahnya di kawasan Chow Kit. Keghairahan Amirah untuk memasak menyebabkan dia bekerja sebagai tukang masak di sebuah NGO, di mana dia menyediakan makanan berkhasiat untuk kanak-kanak.
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 10.30am to 12.30pm
KEMBARA TOUR (BANGLADESH)
Introducing Nadia, a resilient woman from Narayanganj District, Bangladesh, who has been in Malaysia since 2017. Despite facing challenges, particularly during the Covid pandemic, Nadia persevered as a mother of two young children in Kuala Lumpur.
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