JOHOR BARU, March 26 – Sauerkraut isn’t for everyone. When I was studying in Munich years ago, this fermented food was a popular dish. A staple side, often served with sausages, potatoes and even added to stews. But sauerkraut – made by fermenting shredded raw cabbage with lactic acid bacteria – is not something that … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — In Taiwan, luxury fashion brand Shiatzy Chen is celebrated for its ‘neo-Chinese chic’, combining the aesthetics of Chinese clothing and handicraft with Western styles. Founded in 1978 by Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia and her husband Wang Yuan-Hong, Shiatzy Chen has since expanded all over the world, including a store at The … Read more
TOKYO, March 9 — Beloved for its genre-defining artwork, universal enjoyability and stateless characters, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball set the standard for Japan’s globally renowned manga graphic novel industry. The shock death of its creator, aged 68, prompted an outpouring of disbelief from fans across the world yesterday who mourned the mangaka extraordinaire in all … Read more
Tokyo: Pencipta komik dan kartun anime Jepun, Dragon Ball, yang sangat popular dan berpengaruh, Akira Toriyama, meninggal dunia pada usia 68 tahun, kata pasukan produksinya pada Jumaat. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
TOKYO, March 8 — The creator of Japan’s hugely popular Dragon Ball comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma,” said a statement posted on the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 – It’s practically an annual tradition, even though no one speaks about it. After the last ang pow has been handed out and everyone has had a piece of sweet and greasy bakkwa (or more), it’s time for my father to make dessert. Given this is Chinese New Year and we … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Two dragon-themed artworks by Malaysian students were exhibited at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York recently. The artists behind them were Zyed Hamidi Zainal Abidin from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Hoh Sheng Yue and Sheanne Chin Seng Wei from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar). The aspiring artists … Read more
COMMENTARY, Feb 15 — Chinese New Year is all about coming together for our reunion meal. For some of us this is the time we most look forward to every year. For other families, it might be a happy occasion to add new members to the ever-expanding clan. For my family, it’s been a tradition … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Chinese community nationwide today ushered in the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of strength, honour, success and good fortune. The Lunar New Year celebrations are also welcomed by Malaysians of various ethnicities across the country as they take advantage of the long weekend holidays to spend quality time … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The tradition of hosting a big reunion dinner to celebrate Lunar New Year with family members continues to thrive as the Chinese community eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Year of the Dragon tomorrow. As observed by Bernama at several homes across the nation tonight, this tradition, believed to bring … Read more
