Discover Takonoroom, Batu Pahat’s first artisanal gelato maker

Discover Takonoroom, Batu Pahat’s first artisanal gelato maker

BATU PAHAT, April 30 — It’s the squiggly eyes and the rotund tentacles that catch your attention first. No, this isn’t another kaiju movie or a scene from the cephalopod section at the seafood market. Rather, it’s an adorable cartoon octopus that happens to be the mascot of Takonoroom, a brand new artisanal gelato maker … Read more

On back of venture with UK chip maker, Premier hopes Sarawak to launch own satellite one day

On back of venture with UK chip maker, Premier hopes Sarawak to launch own satellite one day

KUCHING, April 27 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg hopes that Sarawak would one day then be able to launch its own satellite with the ongoing endeavour in the semiconductor landscape. In a bid to realise this vision, Abang Johari said that Sarawak is currently working together with the United Kingdom firm Compound Semiconductor … Read more

XPeng: Another Chinese EV maker is coming to Malaysia

XPeng: Another Chinese EV maker is coming to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng is officially coming to Malaysia. This was confirmed by Bermaz Auto Berhad after the company revealed through a Bursa Malaysia filing that it has been appointed as the official distributor of XPeng in our market. The timing of the announcement was rather on point as … Read more

Meticulous Ipoh traditional lantern maker wants his creations to survive the test of time

Meticulous Ipoh traditional lantern maker wants his creations to survive the test of time

IPOH, Feb 6 — Chuen Mun Wai tries his level best to be as meticulous as possible as one of the last traditional lantern makers, With nobody expressing their interest to learn and continue with the dying art, Chuen hopes his handiwork will ‘live’ as long as possible. According to the 45-year-old, if kept properly, … Read more

Meticulous Ipoh traditional lantern maker wants his creations to stand the test of time

Meticulous Ipoh traditional lantern maker wants his creations to stand the test of time

IPOH, Feb 6 — Chuen Mun Wai tries his level best to be as meticulous as possible as one of the last traditional lantern makers, With nobody expressing their interest to learn and continue with the dying art, Chuen hopes his handiwork will ‘live’ as long as possible. According to the 45-year-old, if kept properly, … Read more

Penang ‘dragon’ joss stick maker sees demand triple to 10,000 this lunar new year

Penang ‘dragon’ joss stick maker sees demand triple to 10,000 this lunar new year

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 4 — Dragon joss stick makers are among the busiest people with the approaching of the Chinese New Year (CNY) as they work non-stop to keep up with the increasing orders for the prayer paraphernalia. Ong Chin Chye, 64, who runs a traditional dragon joss stick factory in Kubang Semang said he … Read more

Business Awards UK Announces Winners of the 2023 Maker Awards: Spotlight on Great Achievements in UK’s Maker Community

Business Awards UK Announces Winners of the 2023 Maker Awards: Spotlight on Great Achievements in UK’s Maker Community

HALIFAX, Jan. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Awards UK, leaders in business recognition, are proud to spotlight the winners of the 2023 Maker Awards. These awards celebrate the artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators who have demonstrated remarkable skill, creativity, and dedication within the vibrant landscape of UK makers. This year’s honourees have not only excelled … Read more

Learn how this choux maker stands out with Madagascar vanilla and dark chocolate from a 140-year-old French chocolatier

Learn how this choux maker stands out with Madagascar vanilla and dark chocolate from a 140-year-old French chocolatier

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Butter and water, flour and eggs. It’s strange how such simple ingredients can be combined — with care and craft — to produce such airy and elegant pastries such as choux. With their iconic craquelin or crackly sugar topping, these are exemplary choux pastry. Filled with luxurious creams made with … Read more

Grand Theft Auto maker to release new game’s trailer in December

Grand Theft Auto maker to release new game’s trailer in December

PARIS, Nov 9 — The maker of Grand Theft Auto, one of the biggest-selling video game series of all time, said yesterday it will release a trailer next month for the long-awaited next instalment. Fans of the popular GTA franchise have been waiting for almost a decade for New York-based Rockstar Games to release the … Read more

Microsoft, ‘Call of Duty’ maker set to seal tie-up

Microsoft, ‘Call of Duty’ maker set to seal tie-up

LONDON, Oct 13 — Xbox-maker Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, whose video games include Call of Duty and Candy Crush, are set to seal one of the biggest technology tie-ups after overcoming final hurdles today. British regulators have approved Microsoft’s US$69 billion (RM326 billion) takeover, having blocked the deal in April over competition concerns. Advertisement The … Read more