Real Malaysia is more than a digital archive—it is a heartfelt movement to capture the voices, dreams, struggles, and everyday triumphs of Malaysians from every walk of life. Initiated by The Living History Project, this campaign invites citizens across the country to share their real stories—unfiltered, deeply personal, and authentically Malaysian.
In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and headlines, Real Malaysia turns the spotlight back on you. Whether you’re a teacher from Taiping, a fisherman in Sandakan, a student in Subang, or a grandmother in Kuching, your story forms part of the living, breathing soul of this nation. Through video uploads, photographs, voice notes, written submissions, and creative expressions, we’re building a community-powered tapestry that reflects the Malaysia we know—diverse, vibrant, and alive with memory.
This platform aims to democratise history, where the everyday voices of Malaysians stand alongside well-known figures and landmark events. Here, we honour our shared humanity—moments of joy and heartbreak, stories of migration and belonging, tales of family, food, faith, resilience, and dreams for the future.
We believe that preserving personal narratives is essential to understanding our national identity. Each story contributes to a more complete,
inclusive record of Malaysia’s past and present, and acts as a guiding light for future generations, Together, these stories become a cultural resource-a collective memory bank accessible to students, researchers, artists, and the public.
Let’s tell the story of Malaysia not just through the lens of history books, but through the hearts and voices of its people.
