PETALING JAYA, March 11 — The modern kopitiam is now a familiar face in shopping malls or the streets. Unlike the traditional kopitiam, sometimes it’s more comfort versus quality of the offerings. One cannot blame diners opting for these air conditioned places especially since the heat is unbearable. I must admit I have not completely … Read more
SHAH ALAM, March 12 — As the holy month of Ramadan begins, many families who are too busy to bake their own Raya cookies have already started sourcing at both established and new bakeries. They will be spoiled for choice, but here are three not-to-be-missed purveyors of festive treats. This Ramadan and Raya, Cake Jalan … Read more
SHAH ALAM, March 12 — As the holy month of Ramadan begins, many families who are too busy to bake their own Raya cookies have already started sourcing at both established and new bakeries. They will be spoiled for choice, but here are three not-to-be-missed purveyors of festive treats. This Ramadan and Raya, Cake Jalan … Read more
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
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
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The name Da Fu Di is new; after all we were expecting The Chairman Group Malaysia. Last year, Arthur Chan who is also a shareholder of the famed The Chairman in Hong Kong explained that this Malaysia venture has no affiliation with the Hong Kong restaurant. The people behind Da … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — For the last 45 years, Saraswathy A. Sundura Raju has never missed celebrating the Pongal festival, which she considers a harbinger of the upcoming year. Saraswathy, 63, who runs a traditional Indian floral shop at Little India, Brickfields, ushers Pongal by boiling rice with milk and jaggery, praying for a … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — For the last 45 years, Saraswathy A. Sundura Raju has never missed celebrating the Pongal festival, which she considers a harbinger of the upcoming year. Saraswathy, 63, who runs a traditional Indian floral shop at Little India, Brickfields, ushers Pongal by boiling rice with milk and jaggery, praying for a … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The federal government should give service tax exemption to physiotherapy as well as traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) services, as it could otherwise potentially lead to patients having to pay higher prices, DAP’s Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said today. Dr Yii, who is also DAP Youth … Read more
DECEMBER 29 — In a drive by the unity government to up its coffers and revenue, it seems that the government has lost sight of its obligation to the common people. The recent and sudden introduction of an 8 per cent tax on traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) services is seen as the government is … Read more
