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…
It’s Visit Malaysia Year next year, but are we ready, hoteliers ask Putrajaya
With the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 just around the corner, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has urged the Culture, Arts and Tourism Ministry to step up it’s programmes to…
Do you know it is Experience Penang Year next year?
By V. Sivaji Experience Penang Year 2020 was launched at the Hotel Equatorial with much much glitz and glamour where guests from the the travel and tourism industry gathered. On…
Penang council opens new facility for stray animals
By V. Sivaji Good news for animal lovers as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has launched a facility for stray and abandoned dogs at Jalan Sungai, Sungai Pinang. Located…
No stopping this Penang ironman as he broaches over 100 marathons
By V. Sivaji, editor-in-chief With more than 100 marathons under his belt, fitness enthusiast Syahreezal Kamaruddin or popularly known as Syah among his colleagues is not ready to hang up…
Can you speak in Penang Malay like this Mat Saleh?
By V. Sivaji, editor-in-chief You may have come across the saying – “It takes all kinds to make a world,” now we can add this interesting individual to the list,…
Ipoh’s fashion week promises excitement this year
For the third year running, the International Ipoh Fashion Week (IIFW) 2019 will showcase a bevy of international models and fashion designers from Oct 16 to Oct 20, 2019 in…
Royale Chulan Penang hosts buka puasa for less fortunate children
Royale Chulan Hotel in George Town carried out its corporate social responsibility (CSR) project during Ramadan by hosting children from Rumah Jagaan Nasyiatul Aisyiyah to break fast recently. About 20…