Lawyer now a barista pro, thanks to Life Academy
By V. Sivaji For someone who considers herself as a perfectionist, lawyer Quiin Hng Huey Koon, 27, chose the barista course offered by the Life Academy after much research and…
250 delegates at Japan wellness and tourism summit in Penang
By V. Sivaji A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Malaysian Association of Wellness & Spa and the World Wellness Beauty (Japan) will see their collaboration in Malaysia. The…
Quack quack! B.Duck arrives in Penang
By V. Sivaji Batu Kawan on mainland Penang is currently hosting the world’s largest B. Duck playland for locals to enjoy and have fun courtesy of Eco World Development Group…
Meet the Kenyan guy who is Chivas’ brand ambassador
By V. Sivaji At first glance, Jasper Epsom, the Chivas brand ambassador based in Kuala Lumpur, would not come across as someone who hails from Kenya. As a matter of…
Top 5 gin bars worth going for in Penang
Ah, the good ‘ol gin. You might have heard about it through the brand names–Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray–but it barely stirs the soul these days, with more going for whiskies…
Arati Vilas shows its regulars what it means to be friends
By V. Sivaji A “Friendship Night” organised by local restaurant Arati Vilas in Tanjong Tokong was a runaway success judging from the turnout of guests and live entertainment recently. Some…
Best of the sea on the grillers in G Hotel Gurney
By V. Sivaji G Hotel Gurney’s Taste Cafe brings “Grill From The Sea Dinner” buffet every Fridays and Saturdays. Their new chef on board, Mohd Firdaous Mohd Izhar brings with…
Kecik Kecik arts group to promote up and comers
By V. Sivaji “Kecil kecil, lama lama, jadi bukit” is a Malay proverb which can be translated to as “Something which starts small, can eventually grow to something big”. It…
Quench your thirst with fine Pina Coladas at Pinang Bar & Restaurant
By V. Sivaji Talented bartenders at the Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa’s Pinang Bar & Restaurant have given the famed Pina Colada a new twist with their own blend of…
Ray Rozells shows he still got it in latest gig after a ticker scare
After heart surgery, singer gets a new lease of life and rocked a crowd at a hotel in Gurney Drive recently. Hyperlocal caught up with him after his gig and…