Why so serious, Malaysia?


Not a drag: An image from a previous show in Malaysia by Singaporean stand up comic Kumar. The popular comedian just finished up a run of new shows in Malaysia over September and October. -- All Is Amazing

“HE was in drag?” I asked a Datuk friend of mine who attended Singaporean stand-up comedian Kumar’s show in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night.

My friend sent me a photograph of Kumarason Chinna-durai, popularly known as Kumar, taken during the comedian’s Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines international show.

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