Literal home-cooked South Indian cuisine at UMAC House
It isn’t as well-known as some restaurant chains, but one suspects it’ll be making some top 10 lists very soon.
Quick Yet Healthy Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Cook up a nutritious meal in under 15 minutes. Alright, I might have cheated a bit in dessert #RecipeNotRecipe
To bring truth is to bring peace
Her goal in being a reporter is to promote peace by telling the truth.
2 Simple Habits To Rid “Cellulites”!
Check out these tried and tested tips that work!
Lau Char is keeping the ancient art of Chinese tea alive
The distributors of pu’er and liu bao now have their own special Malaysian blend.
Freedom from self-censorship
Hi there, My name is Annabelle, and this March marks my first year as a journalist. I work at one of the few independent newsrooms in Malaysia, a country ranked 144 out of 180 for press freedom last year (North Korea polled 180), where "mainstream media" is made up of...
Invest Selangor Berhad Officially Launches 2nd Selangor International Business Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2018 – Invest Selangor Berhad today announced that the Selangor International Business Summit series is back for its second edition this year, following its astounding success in 2017, which saw a total of 22, 000 visitors and generated RM 204.2...
Getting the best of both worlds at Hyderabad Recipes
It’s said to be one of the best biryanis in KL, but we found a way to make it even better.
Pressing for Freedom: Letters from the Field
There is no need to be alarmist, but we are in trouble. We are in trouble because press freedom in Southeast Asia is on the decline. A political commentator was shot dead in broad daylight in Cambodia. Nations are ruled by strongmen who openly declared journalists as...
What wouldn’t you do for your children’s education?
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life – Plato.
APU’s New Campus – Your Future, Your Choice
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) unveiled the new iconic campus in 2017 that is strategically located in Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Bukit Jalil. APU is a top-notch University recognised as a Premier Digital University by MDEC and was...
Restoran Binjai brings the budu to BU
Get ready to fall in love with nasi lemak ayam rempah again
My Tips to Guilt-Free Eating
Now, I’m sure we are all dying to know the secret to achieve guilt-free eating because seriously, who is not struggling with it?
I am not simply Chinese Malaysian; I am ‘Hakkien’
Architect Ed Chew explores the impetus for his first foray into public art in his hometown, Klang.
Acer Turns Up Entertainment With The Latest AIO Desktop and Monitors
Kuala Lumpur, 1 March 2018 – Acer Malaysia kicked off 2018 with the unveiling of the Acer Aspire S 24 All-In-One (AIO) desktop, as well as three monitors. Designed with elegance in mind, the Acer Aspire S 24 boasts a powerful performance with the latest 8th Gen Intel®...
I’m very clumsy, I fell into stand-up comedy
The 23-year-old bundle of enthusiasm, who brims with charm, said even her foray into stand-up comedy was an accident.
Alliance Bank Now Offers 3.5% p.a. for Alliance SavePlus!
Stretch your money further with Alliance SavePlus’ high interest rate
Soon everyone can enjoy Judy’s Hakka lei cha
Judy Yap’s wish to share the secrets of healthy living is coming to fruition
James, Blunt me!
When someone mentions the James Blunt, one would harken back to the year 2005, where he slowly stripped his clothes in the pearly white snow, lip syncing “You’re Beautiful” in all his mopped hair glory, and proceeding to jump in the icy cold waters in Mallorca, Spain....
Are you too Blunt to know him?
When James Blunt came into the spotlight fourteen years ago with nothing more than mopped hair and a guitar strapped across his waist, he was nothing more than another musician striving to make it big in the already competitive music scene in the mid 00’s. However,...
James Blunt to perform for the very first time in Malaysia
James Blunt rose to fame with the release of his internationally acclaimed debut album ‘Back to Bedlam’, achieving worldwide fame with songs like, ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘Goodbye My Lover’. This album sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping UK Album Chart and...
Sebarau fishing in the Murum
Taking a trip back to the sebarau haven in Sarawak.
Joo Tiang’s Penang curry mee has no right to be this good
At RM4 per bowl, she proves that quality doesn’t have to come at a cost.
Acer Wins 12 iF Design Awards 2018
Predator gaming device, software and packaging designs lead the way for Acer at the awards
Simply irresistible green curry at Yum Yum Thai
Thai green curry to me is what Penang curry mee or beef rendang are to some people. I need not say anything else – I simply love it! And as it is not too spicy, even children get to enjoy it. I almost regret not listening to a piece of advice I received long ago: when...
The kids will have a blast at Laser Warzone
Laser Tag is just like paintball, but without any of the hurt.
No hiding from Yi Yan if you’re seeking chee chap chuk
Come for the porridge, stay for the smoked duck
Medic grad finds her calling at the Syrian refugee frontlines
26-year-old Nadirah Babji pays her way to serve vulnerable communities around the world.
A wellspring of knowledge at Mini Oasis
Sensing a dearth of Chinese lit in libraries, seven friends decided to create their own.
Athanor, where everything turns into gold
Experience magical fine dining, at just a fraction of the price
Volkswagen Malaysia – what a year !
Reflecting on 2017 – A year of giving and aspiring for Volkswagen
Memories of Cape Town will stay with you forever
The city was once voted the world’s best tourist destination, and with good reason
Mixing and matching with Ten Noodles
Owner YY Wong grew up on a pig farm, and it shows in their pork noodles
Is Mookata set to boss the competition?
Boss Mookata is riding on the Thai-style BBQ grill and hot pot wave.
Are you also made in Penang?
Look past its name, the Made in Penang Interactive Museum promises fun for the whole family.
Dining with Caesar at Umi Restaurant Komtar
Even the ruler of the apes can’t resist the authentic home-cooked udang galah bakar.
A fishing adventure in the remote jungles of Kalimantan
An Indonesian freshwater fishing haven provides ample opportunity for anglers
The Malaysia Website Awards Presentation Ceremony 2017
MALAYSIA, DECEMBER 4, 2017 – The Exabytes Group, the organizer of the prestigious Malaysia Website Awards 2017 (MWA 2017) today officially announces the date and venue of the upcoming Award Presentation Ceremony of Malaysia Website Awards 2017, which is slated to...
You’ll regret it if you skip Komtar when visiting Penang
The three-decade old building is no longer what it was, but in a good way
Lei Cha: Old herbal concoction now a favourite with the health-conscious
Big Big Bowl Hakka Kitchen gets the remedial mix just right
Dinosaurs walk the Earth again at the Jurassic Research Centre
Seeing the great beasts walk the Earth again is not just fun for the kids
Famous for Penang Curry Mee, yet its name is whatever you call it
Though unnamed, the shop along Lorong Seratus Tahun now sets the standard for curry mee
Step Through the Looking Glass into the Upside Down Museum
You’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a vampire, now’s your chance to find out
Taking a Ride on the Wild Side at Kruger National Park
No trip to South Africa would be complete without visiting one of the largest game reserves on the continent
Tanah Aina is about Conquering New Frontiers
The beauty of nature prevails upon setting foot in the eco-tourism resort
Oh Raub, your original fish head curry is still mesmerising…
Ratha is going international, but the original is as good as it’s always been.
The ice cream bell still rings in Bentong
Anyone who has visited Bentong will know that there is a coffee shop that is more famous for its ice cream than what its signboard suggests. After all, who would not have a natural craving for some good ice cream, ais batu campur (ABC) and cendol especially when they...
Let me tell you one little secret about Bentong ice cream
How Kow Po Coffee Shop gets ice cream just right.
A domestic violence survivor: ‘He didn’t allow me to smile’
“I couldn’t stand it anymore,” she says. “I didn’t have any food at home. I was working at the time, but I had to quit my job.
Agong Cup: Double joy Christmas win for Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan defended their second consecutive title as Agong Cup champions two years in a row.
A good Milligram for young and old alike
Besides serving artisan coffee, Robbie’s team of young and enthusiastic attendants, barista and chefs concoct new beverages, prepare meals and serve the dishes to guests with a lot of passion.
On-Demand Delivery, a new trend to be watched
The cost of delivery is also reasonable – RM4 per delivery anywhere in the Klang Valley.
Energy Bowls to be featured prominently at Coffea Coffee come Dec 16
It’s not always easy for a cafe to go fully on health food, but this new range of health food is a good starter.
Reversing the clock: Riding right into our country’s history
Riding the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) into the National Museum is like reversing the clock several hundreds of years into the history of this country. Despite this being the latest addition in our public transport system, I am sure that not many people have taken a ride...
Aunty Lee’s mesmerising authentic Peranakan Melaka cuisine
Aunty Lee’s Restaurant at Plaza Arkadia in Desa ParkCity is frequented by doctors from a nearby medical centre for very good reasons. These medical professionals have taste buds that drive them to an undisputed signature dish from the entire range of authentic...
Old places, but worth visiting with the kids
Although the National Planetarium has been around since 1993, I did not visit the place until around 2013. Since then, I have been truly impressed with what it has to offer, especially the dome-shaped Cineplex with the ceiling as its screen. This is a place that is...
Mikoshi is about family togetherness
With the number of Japanese restaurants trying to adjust to the local tastes, Ayaka Fukuda of Mikoshi Restaurant in Damansara Utama believes that people still enjoy authentic Japanese shabu-shabu, especially when it is done well. She is a strong believer of the...
Pastries that are authentically Aussie
For the most part of his early years, Malaysian pastry chef or patissier, Justin Wong developed his love for pastry under the tutelage of mentors who had backgrounds in Michelin-starred restaurants. Colleagues whom he had worked with were both very passionate and...
Autocrats vs The People: Authoritarian Populism in Malaysia
About The Book Anne’s 1993 PhD thesis, ‘Authoritarian Populism in Malaysia’, published in 1996 by Macmillan was ahead of its time in its theoretical and political conceptualization of this current world-wide phenomenon. She has updated her thesis as a reminder of this...
Run For Your Lives Malaysia: Zombie Apocalypse Chronicles
Anyone can run. But everything changes when you are RUNNING FOR YOUR LIVES!