Malaysian Monkey Lifestyle

This photo taken on April 22, 2015, shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing) hugging his female pet monkey named “Shaki”, dressed in a Malaysian cultural outfit called Baju Kurung, at Jamil’s house in Kuala Lumpur. Jamil, a 45-year single Malaysian man, has unusual pets – two macaque monkeys. JK and Shaki, both nine years old, usually ride with Jamil on his motorcycle and they often have dinner together in public restaurants, drawing instant public awe. At times Jamil uses the two monkeys, who sometimes wear traditional Malay clothes and other costumes, to act in advertisements and perform stunts in public areas. The monkeys which cost 56 USD each and receive regular medical check-ups, are regarded as his family and move freely within his house. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing), (C) sitting with his female pet monkey named “Shaki” (L) and his male pet monkey named “JK” (R), both wearing Malaysian cultural outfits Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung, at Jamil’s house in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing), 45, (L) talking to a friend (unseen) as his male monkey named “JK” (R) looks on after their lunch at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing) (R) preparing to drive home as his male monkey named “JK” yawns after having their lunch at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows a female pet monkey named “Shaki” (L) and her partner “JK” (R) eating dinner at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing), 45, (C) talking to a friend as his male monkey named “JK” (R) yaws during their lunch at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing) (C) preparing to ride his motorcycle with his female pet monkey named “Shaki” (L) and his pet male monkey “JK” (R) after having dinner at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows two monkeys belonging to Jamil Ismail (Jamilkucing) dressed in with Malaysian cultural outfits Baju Melayu (R) for his male monkey named “JK” and Baju Kurung (L) for his female monkey named “Shaki” at their owner Jamil’s house in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows a female pet monkey named “Shaki” (L) and her partner “JK” (R) having dinner at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on April 25, 2015 shows a pet male monkey named “JK” (R) and his partner “Shaki” (L) eating dinner at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)