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…
Penang hotelier Derrick Tan gets i’natl best GM award
By V. Sivaji Penang’s hotelier extraordinaire Derrick Tan has been awarded the Philippines’ Best General Manager in the hospitality category by CMO Asia in Manila recently. The award is given…
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…
E&O Hotel says old-world charm intact while spruce-up is ongoing
Although the Heritage Wing of the Iconic Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, some parts of its rich history will still be cherished and protected.…
When in Bangkok, hit the right notes at Octave
By Elizabeth Dass-Brown from Bangkok In a city that pulses at every turn, Bangkok’s Thong Lor district is the place known by locals for having a diverse mix of dining…
Evergreen Aussie-Penangite to sing to your hearts’ delight
By V. Sivaji Not many local musicians can have the honour of performing with the late Country & Western legend, John Denver. For Penang-born Jimmy Fong singer and guitarist, it…
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…
Shangri-La hotels indulge guests in wellness and healthy living
The two Shangri-La properties in Penang, the Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and the Golden Sands Resort, Penang held their “Global Wellness Day” recently. Things got started as early as…