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!
PANGOI going places!
Born in Bukit Mertajam, Goi made the bold decision to leave the comforts of home for Kuala Lumpur at the tender age of 17 despite objections from his family.
Penang Curry Mee at Restoran Tong Siang one of better ones in town
I discovered another place in the Klang Valley where they serve good Penang curry mee which is worth checking out.
Good suggestions for kids and places to eat
With school holidays just starting, parents with young kids have lot to plan for places to visit.
Business agility helps Yen Shabu Shabu to sustain itself
When Yen Shabu Shabu restaurant started in Bandar Menjalara in 2010, the owners had intended it to be an authentic Japanese restaurant.
Geek Fam Emerges Malaysian Champ in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018
Geek Fam took home RM25,000 cash of the total prize pool of RM55,000 and will be flying the Malaysian flag in the inaugural Asia Pacific Predator League in January 2018, in Indonesia
Honey Chicken popular since 1974
With the number of food reviews that I have done, sometimes, it is a real tough decision just thinking what to eat for a simple dinner. Malaysians are truly blessed with a wide variety of choices. Being the melting pot between East and West, for the foodie fan have...
MIDO Korean BBQ is authentic Korean
Join us on the Authentic Korean food trail with Korean expatriate Dr Lee Chul Woo
Fancy being served by two medical doctors
I was expecting to be introduced to a bearded retiree by the name of Dr. Adnan Abdat, but the bespectacled young gentleman in his apron, looking more like a waiter, was none other than a 30-year-old Dr. Adnan himself. Despite being fully qualified as a medical doctor...
Coming out as a gay Malay Muslim
To come out, or not to come out, that is the question.
Miss Ellie’s legacy goes on…
Miss Ellie has left behind a legacy that is hard to be erased from the memories of those who loved her. The cute little lady-like toy poodle, Ellie was a favourite pet of the Wong family, especially Nancy, who still misses her after several years that she died. The...
Restoran HSBC – Hot & Spicy Bangsar Cuisine
Restoran HSBC in Lorong Maarof, Bangsar has become a household name for the past 17 years not because it is owned by a bank. After all I am not a fan of the banking group, but the acronym which stands for “Hot & Spicy Bangsar Cuisine” has its uniqueness...
Go Italiano, Signor & Signore!
'Buon Appetito' is the Italian equivalent of 'Bon appetit' in French, or in simple English, “Enjoy your meal.” When I was studying in Australia, I used to work in a metal stamping shop floor with a Greek supervisor, whom we used to call Georgie Polgie. He was never...
What Kind of Volkswagen Matches Your Personality?
A car is a big investment. More than a mode of transportation, a car projects what we want people to think of us.
Break Boundaries & Leap Beyond Malaysia
Internet Alliance Malaysia Internet Business Summit 2017 (IA MIBS 2017) To Discuss Cross-Border E-Commerce With Experienced Industry Players This Coming November
Lavishing Oneself at D’italiane
Life is such that sometimes one has to lavish oneself or loved ones to some really nice cuisine. Occasionally, a little indulgence in life or just to pamper the family is a good treat to motivate ourselves to work even harder to achieve our next milestone in life....
Smoked Duck Caesar Salad gets our thumbs-up at Eatlicious Restaurant
I seldom give anything a “highly recommended” rating but the smoked duck at Eatlicious Restaurant deserves my highest appraisal.
The need to talk about Islamism in Malaysia
When it comes to Islamic ideology, even the mere suspicion of criticism is taken as a personal insult by most Muslims.
Waltzing to J&D Espresso
Next on our Waltzing Matilda food trail, we waltz over to J&D Espresso in Bandar Utama, where they claim to serve ‘bloody good coffee.’ Located at the Mini Oasis Centre at the traffic light junction between Lebuh Bandar Utama and Persiaran Tropicana, I admit having...
Penang Flood Relief
The *Make It Right Movement and BAC* seek your kind assistance to collect essential items and monetary donations to aid these families in need.
Nostalgia of food from Australian Outback
Exactly thirty years since graduating from a university in Melbourne, Australia, I am still feeling nostalgic about the Australian outback. Not that I had spent a lot of time in the outback, but the bush songs such as the Waltzing Matilda still ring fresh in my mind....
Bonfire Restaurant
On our Waltzing Matilda Food Trail, let’s start with Bonfire at The Starling Mall in Damansara Uptown. Touted as a ‘modern Australian’ restaurant serving cuisine which is cooked using a custom-made woodfired oven, Bonfire first caught my attention, when I saw the...
International School from Malaysia now part of Endeavor Network
A partnership that puts two home-grown Malaysian international schools on the world map.
Just the Chettinad Dining Experience
For the uninitiated, the Chettiars are famous not only as money lenders; they do have their well-known cuisines that give a truly Chettinad dining experience. Most of us may think that Indian restaurants are all the same, but like the Chinese, we our Cantonese-style,...