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We just wanna go home

Hasnoor Hussain6 years ago20th Jul 2018Pictures
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Chinese workers at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park waiting for a bus to transport them to the airport in Balok, Pahang. The influx of foreign workers in the state has caused a great deal of local resentment. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
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LIFE is far from a bed of roses for the Chinese nationals who came to Malaysia to work with the influx of Chinese investments during the Najib Razak administration less than a decade ago.

While some Malaysians accuse these Chinese of stealing their rice bowls, the reality is they chose to work abroad in search of higher wages.

Having left their families back in China, they are now homesick and still reeling from the culture shock of being in a new environment. – July 20, 2018.

Chinese workers at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park waiting for a bus to transport them to the airport in Balok, Pahang. The influx of foreign workers in the state has caused a great deal of local resentment. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park waiting for a bus to transport them to the airport in Balok, Pahang. The influx of foreign workers in the state has caused a great deal of local resentment. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park having dinner at a night market outside the plant in Balok, Pahang. Many are worried over the review of mega-projects funded by the Chinese government. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park having dinner at a night market outside the plant in Balok, Pahang. Many are worried over the review of mega-projects funded by the Chinese government. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant having a meal at a night market outside the plant in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant having a meal at a night market outside the plant in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant hanging out after work in front of their dormitory in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. The internet in the dormitory isn’t very good and they are disconnected within a few minutes of chatting with their families. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant hanging out after work in front of their dormitory in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. The internet in the dormitory isn’t very good and they are disconnected within a few minutes of chatting with their families. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
The Alliance Steel plant in Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. The plant occupies 287ha out of 1,215ha in the industrial park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
The Alliance Steel plant in Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. The plant occupies 287ha out of 1,215ha in the industrial park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker checking his phone at a night market next to the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. Most workers rely on WeChat to keep in touch with their families in China. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker checking his phone at a night market next to the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. Most workers rely on WeChat to keep in touch with their families in China. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
One of the few places where there is some interaction between the Chinese workers and locals is the pasar malam along the main road outside the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
One of the few places where there is some interaction between the Chinese workers and locals is the pasar malam along the main road outside the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker at the Alliance Steel plant buying groceries at a mini-mart inside the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker at the Alliance Steel plant buying groceries at a mini-mart inside the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant enjoying an evening out at the pasar malam next to the plant. Here the foreign workers and locals haggle over fresh produce, groceries, imported food from China and other sundry items. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant enjoying an evening out at the pasar malam next to the plant. Here the foreign workers and locals haggle over fresh produce, groceries, imported food from China and other sundry items. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker buying dinner at a night market next to the industrial park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A worker buying dinner at a night market next to the industrial park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A pasar malam selling food and other sundry items next to the park. The workers are forbidden to venture out from the park. The market operates from 6pm to 10pm and becomes a place to hang out after work. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A pasar malam selling food and other sundry items next to the park. The workers are forbidden to venture out from the park. The market operates from 6pm to 10pm and becomes a place to hang out after work. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A couple browsing at the night market next to the industrial park. The workers are forbidden to venture out from the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
A couple browsing at the night market next to the industrial park. The workers are forbidden to venture out from the park. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers having lunch at a canteen in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers having lunch at a canteen in the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant return from work at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. While some Malaysians accuse these Chinese of stealing their rice bowls, the reality is they chose to work abroad because of higher wages. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
Chinese workers at the Alliance Steel plant return from work at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Balok, Pahang. While some Malaysians accuse these Chinese of stealing their rice bowls, the reality is they chose to work abroad because of higher wages. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 20, 2018.
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