Quirky and interesting: Miniature Hobby Show
By V. Sivaji The Malaysia Miniature Hobby Show 2019 held at Cititel Penang recently attracted some international participants who displayed outstanding exhibits for the public to enjoy. Other than local…
Taiwanese puppet show to bring joy to George Town Festival this month
By V. Sivaji As part of the Georgetown Festival 2019 (GTF) the “Isle to Isle” series of programmes from Taiwan will be held from July 18 to July 21 2019.…
Penang business outfits get a chance to connect with China at product fair
By V. Sivaji A Chinese delegation representing the 12th China Processing Trade Products Fair (CPTPF) was in town to promote the event to local businessmen and enterprises. The gathering was…
Frenchman clinches prestigious Merlin award
By V. Sivaji Kuala Lumpur-based Frenchman, Martin Kaphley was awarded the prestigious Merlin Award for the “Most creative dance and English instructor” recently. The presentation was officiated by Tony Hassini,…
Lin Xiang Xiong Gallery to put Penang on the spotlight
By V. Sivaji A new world-class art gallery, Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, will take shape in Penang to enhance the quality of life, art and culture for folks in…
Memes: A Love Story at USM from tomorrow
By V. Sivaji Fans of performing arts in Penang can catch the drama “Memes: A Love Story” from June 28 to 30, 2019 at the Dewan Budaya, University Sains Malaysia,…
Penang: Sun, sand, sea and TikTok?
By V. Sivaji The gods of char koay teow and nasi kandar have wielded their powers to bring social media’s latest hip sensation to Penang, TikTok. Penang is the first…
Francis Martin: From a caterer to the Rotary Club president of Ipoh
By V. Sivaji It was a sweet 60th birthday for well-known Ipoh food caterer Francis Martin, as he was feted by over 1,000 people at the Royal Perak Golf Club…
At this barbershop, everyone is treated like royals
By S. Arulldas Think out of the box is the key word in life, especially in the competitive commercial world and enthusiastic young man Muhamad Nazar Sayed Mohamed did it.…
Moudini does it again!
Kuala Lumpur based illusionist and magician, Mahdi Moudini was elated to receive his eighth Merlin award in a ceremony at the Social Restaurant & Bar recently. On hand to present…