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My name is Shawal Lee Kassim, a Melanau from Bintulu, Sarawak, and I currently help out at my family’s restaurant, KakJuneCafe, while pursuing street photography in my free time. For me, street photography is about capturing funny and spontaneous moments that happen naturally in public spaces, documenting the everyday activities of people as they unfold. I see it as a kind of therapy without clinical cost, something that helps me clear my mind while doing what I love.

I was drawn to street photography because of its unrepeatable nature, those fleeting seconds that can never be staged again. My interest began with candid photos of friends and street scenes, and I truly discovered the genre through my father, Lee Ka Sim, and the FJM community in Malaysia. Inspired by many local street photographers as well as Daido Moriyama, I continue to learn, observe, and grow, with the hope of one day publishing a photo book that reflects the streets and stories that mean so much to me.

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Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

Person with a reflective object covering their head, capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form at a market.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Black cat curiously interacting with an orange trash bin painted with cartoon animal features in a natural outdoor setting.

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    Plaza Merdeka Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Woman preparing drinks behind a counter, capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form at a fruit tea shop.

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    Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man walking along green and white ramp, capturing daily human interactions in a natural urban environment.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    A man near a "Please Do Not Litter" sign capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form outdoors.

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    #6

    Medan Niaga Satok, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man interacting with a truck cab lifted for maintenance, showcasing daily human interactions in natural form outdoors.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    A small child in pink interacting with a person in a large pink and white animal costume by the riverside.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Family captured in a natural human interaction by the water, featuring a child with a blue balloon and parents sitting together.

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    Carpenter Street, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man in green shirt holding helmet, reflection seen on a trash bin, capturing daily human interactions naturally outdoors.

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    Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man watches a pink doll wearing sunglasses and holding a flag, capturing daily human interactions in their natural form.

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    Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man capturing daily human interactions naturally while closing car trunk in a parking lot during golden hour.

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    Carpenter Street, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    Woman checking phone while walking past colorful mural, capturing daily human interactions in natural urban setting.

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    #13

    Aeon Mall Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Person wearing a detailed black plague doctor costume walking past a window, capturing daily human interactions naturally.

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    #14

    Masjid Jamek Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Silhouette of a person framed by vibrant stained glass, capturing daily human interactions in their natural form.

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    #15

    Pustaka Negeri, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Young girl in a floral dress observing a school of fish in the water, capturing daily human interactions naturally.

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    Stadium Negeri, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Child watches large screen showing daily human interactions captured in a natural moment outdoors at sunset.

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    Carpenter Street Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Young man reading a book in a cafe window, reflecting daily human interactions captured in their natural form.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Vendor carrying transparent balloons filled with toys and people, capturing daily human interactions in natural settings.

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    #19

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Two people captured in natural daily human interactions, praying silently under sunlight near informational posters.

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    Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    People wearing traditional attire and dancing outdoors, capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Woman wearing a hijab trying on jewelry in a market, capturing daily human interactions in their natural form.

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    Stadium Negeri, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Person performing a BMX bike stunt mid-air at sunset, capturing daily human interactions in their natural form.

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    Gawai Parade, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Group of people in traditional attire capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form during a vibrant cultural event.

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    #24

    Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    People engaging in daily human interactions at a busy indoor market, capturing natural social moments and communication.

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    Waterfront Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Two women interacting naturally at a market stall with mirrors and price tags visible during an evening sale.

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    Jambatan Darul Hana Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Two women in hijabs sitting by a waterfront, capturing daily human interactions in a calm natural setting at sunset.

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    India Street, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

    Black and white photo capturing daily human interactions with a woman resting her head near a mannequin wearing a hijab.

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    #28

    Hikmah Exchange, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man walking up stairs with shadow creating natural human interaction art on the textured wall in black and white.

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    Sheraton Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Man walking alone under bridge in sunlight, capturing daily human interactions in their most natural form.

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    #30

    Canroll Sport Festival, Sarawak, Malaysia

    Silhouette of a person performing a backflip on a BMX bike, capturing daily human interactions in their natural form.

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