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<p>If you’ve strolled around Sogo in Kuala Lumpur, chances are you’ve encountered an adorable <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/01/12/behind-the-mascot-a-day-in-the-life-of-kls-frogman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">frog mascot</a></span>: sometimes pink, sometimes green, roaming around the entrance. But the cheerful exterior of this cheeky character belies a story of struggle and hard work.</p>
<p>Salman Abdullah, the 23-year-old behind Sogo’s famed Frogman, recently invited FMT Lifestyle to live a day in his world, beginning from his home in Chow Kit.</p>
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data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/b94a4931-kls-frogman-photogallery-1.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 1"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/b94a4931-kls-frogman-photogallery-1.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 1" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Every day, Salman and his family, along with his sister on a wheelchair bed, spend at least 20 minutes walking from their home in Chow Kit to Sogo.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="After their journey, they help one another set up for the day&#039;s work, beginning with Salman&#039;s costume." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6b11630f-kls-frogman-photogallery-2.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 2"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6b11630f-kls-frogman-photogallery-2.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 2" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">After their journey, they help one another set up for the day's work, beginning with Salman's costume.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Once the frog costume is inflated, Salman steps into his attire with his mother&#039;s help." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ace88e85-kls-frogman-photogallery-3.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 3"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ace88e85-kls-frogman-photogallery-3.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 3" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Once the frog costume is inflated, Salman steps into his attire with his mother's help.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="As soon as the head of the costume is put on, this mascot comes alive." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/31f598e8-kls-frogman-photogallery-4.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 4"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/31f598e8-kls-frogman-photogallery-4.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 4" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">As soon as the head of the costume is put on, this mascot comes alive.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Each member of Salman&#039;s family makes a living on the street, including his mother, who sells toys at Sogo." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/68a4a7d7-kls-frogman-photogallery-5.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 5"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  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data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/0cb6f23c-kls-frogman-photogallery-7.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 7" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">While usually charming, the cheekily off-putting quality of frogs leads Salman to engage in playful chase with women and children.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Often spotted accommodating selfie requests, this friendly amphibian is a main attraction among passers-by." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3b369865-kls-frogman-photogallery-8.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 8"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3b369865-kls-frogman-photogallery-8.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 8" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Often spotted accommodating selfie requests, this friendly amphibian is a main attraction among passers-by.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Of his various interactions with pedestrians, this mascot finds the greatest joy in engaging with children." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6bf3d67d-kls-frogman-photogallery-9.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 9"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  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data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3884442c-kls-frogman-photogallery-11.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 11" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Although he is just 23, Salman takes full responsibility in ensuring his family remains safe on the street.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="This young man dedicates the majority of his earnings to support his disabled sister, who faces numerous health issues." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5151d86b-kls-frogman-photogallery-12.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 12"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5151d86b-kls-frogman-photogallery-12.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 12" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">This young man dedicates the majority of his earnings to support his disabled sister, who faces numerous health issues.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2657150 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Salman has been donning mascot costumes since childhood, saying there is nothing else he would rather do." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/57b89806-kls-frogman-photogallery-13.jpg"  title="KL&#039;s Frogman PhotoGallery 13"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  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A day with KL’s Frogman, from Chow Kit to Sogo

Meet Salman Abdullah, the 23-year-old behind Sogo’s popular frog mascot.

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