Penang’s new char koay teow champion dishes out culinary excellence
Ong won the coveted title for dishing out the state’s best char koay teow at an intense cooking competition held at the Toi Shan Ningyang Wui Kwon clan temple in King Street on…
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Budget-conscious beauty: With rising cost of living, many Malaysians now more thrifty, even for their looks
With a growing list of financial obligations, many Malaysians could no longer afford skincare and wellness products.
Not entirely out of the picture: Framed photos remain popular in Malaysia’s George Town
Ng Boon Hooi, 53, who runs a frame shop along Chulia Street, said the trend continues to thrive not just among locals, but also foreign customers.
Malaysia’s bakers, hawkers say won’t crack under pressure without egg subsidy
The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry announced recently that the price control on chicken eggs had been lifted, with subsidies reduced from 10 sen to 5 sen per egg,…
Residents in Malaysia’s Penang opted for staycations amid multi-day water cut
Hotels in Penang, particularly along the northern coast, which relies on water from the Teluk Bahang dam, were bustling with locals looking to unwind. Some even introduced “no-…
In this Penang church, women are now included in traditional Catholic ritual
The “Washing of the Feet” during Holy Week has traditionally only involved men. However, at George Town's Church of the Assumption, women are now included, symbolising change…
Malaysian Hokkiens gear up for the Jade Emperor’s birthday
It is a common sight to see stalks of sugarcane line the pavements here, while some are seen sticking out of car windows ahead of the Jade Emperor’s birthday. Many in the…
Over 800 health cases detected among flood victims in Malaysia’s Sabah, Sarawak
The Health Ministry said a total of 9,379 victims were examined and given treatment at various temporary relief centres in both states.
29-year-old Malaysian pharmacist murdered in Melbourne, Australian media reports
The suspect is believed to be suffering from schizophrenia.
Big shoes with none to fill: The declining allure of Malaysia’s “kha kiak”
Steeped in heritage, family history and craftsmanship, the making of traditional wooden clogs, called “kha kiak” in the Hokkien dialect, seems to be losing its allure as sales…