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Explore the Best of Malaysian Street Food at the Malaysian Night Market in the Meatpacking District September 14, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMMalaysia Kitchen for the World, a campaign launched by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation to promote Malaysian cuisine and restaurants in the New York City metropolitan area, in partnership with LUCKYRICE, an integrated lifestyle brand and consumer guide to the Asian culinary world, is hosting the ultimate street food celebration: a festive Malaysian Night Market featuring ...
Buddhist monk’s role in counter-insurgency Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:52PMThis article recalls a little known but very significant non-violent contribution that Ven Dhammananda made to the counter-insurgency operation which the British euphemistically called the `Malayan Emergency’ over six decades ago in then the Federated States of Malaya (now Malaysia) which included Singapore.
Meet the hotel inspector Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:24PMThis Merdeka, we celebrate some Malaysians who have unusual jobs. KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Fancy room that comes with a personal butler, and a pool in your suite is what most people would love to experience at least once in their lifetime, but the price tag that comes along with it might just be too pricey for the average traveller. Imagine a job ...
Around Town Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:02PMThis week features an exciting mix of events, from a live music performance by students of the International College of Music to a delicious Ramdhan meal, just like how grandma prepares!
Interview: Lew Pik-Svonn on mapping inner-city KL with Chow Kit Kita! Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:47AMIt's all too easy for art to become a bourgeois pastime, stuck in Bukit Bintang or Bangsar or PJ. So it's nice to see projects happening in less middle-class communities. There are two big ones underway right now: Lost Generation Arts Space's Pudu Community Art Project , in Pudu; and Chow Kit Kita , in -- well, Chow Kit, natch! The latter caught our eye because of these amazing photos . Chow Kit ...
Showbiz: Colours of our culture Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:54PMIN a country as diverse as ours, there are always secrets to uncover; festivals we've never heard of, food we've never tried and places we've never been to.
Amazing Hungry Ghost Fest Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:18PMTHE colourful sights and sounds of the Hungry Ghost Festival, traditionally celebrated with stage performances, prayers and feasting, have kept curious tourists enthralled.
Just the spot to do nothing Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:16AMNiall McIlroy finds a three-day tropical island holiday, including meals, transfers and activities from less than $200.
How you can participate in WBW 2010 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:04PMWORLD Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated every August 1 to August 7 since year 1991. This year, it doesn’t matter whether you are breastfeeding or not. You can be part of the celebration by participating in these activities lined up for you!
Nyonya food anyone? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:26PMTraditional food is always best when you cook it yourself. One expert aims to show you how easy it is to do.
Sampling Penang’s delights Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 3:39AMIT must be tough to keep the calories in check and stay in shape if one is a food columnist constantly exposed to an array of irresistible dishes.
Yasmin on our minds Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:25PMREMEMBERING YASMIN AHMAD July 5-18: One year on, visual artist Kevin Bathman remembers the life and legacy of Malaysian visionary, Yasmin Ahmad, with a new digital art exhibition In Her Own Words: A Celebration of Humanity & Universal Love.
Best of Thailand Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:31AMA FEAST of flavours and traditions from the Land of Smiles awaits visitors at the Thai Food, Fruits and Cultural Festival 2010 at Fort Cornwallis on Aug 7 and 8.
Travel: Heritage jaunt Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:15PMTHE hospitality industry in Penang is one of the biggest revenue earners for the State. And heritage is a major draw, thanks to George Town’s listing as a world heritage site two years ago by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Proud Adelaide Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 6:18PMConservative but gregarious; old-fashioned yet progressive. Say hello to Adelaide, the most schizophrenic city in Australia.
Tech Shorts Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:53AMTuesday, June 8th, 2010 15:06:00 Free coffee for a year? That's not a typo. In conjunction with the retail launch of Office 2010 on June 15, Microsoft in partnership with San Francisco Coffee, is introducing the "I Want Office 2010" Contest. Pledge to purchase Office 2010 (and actually buy it) to stand a chance to win a limited edition mug which entitles the holder to free coffee for one year ...
Tech Shorts Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:48AMFree coffee for a year? That's not a typo. In conjunc tion with the retail launch of Office 2010 on June 15, Micro soft in partnership with San Francisco Coffee, is introduc ing the "I Want Office 2010" Contest.
Experts to speak at tourism fair Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 7:03PMLIKE last year’s Malaysia Domestic Tourism Fair (MTDF), there will be speakers’ sessions, with experts in the various tourism-related fields sharing their knowledge and interests with the audience this year.
Spotlight on Malaysian Food at LUCKYRICE Festival Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:06AMMalaysia Kitchen for the World, a campaign launched by the Malaysian External Trade Corporation to promote Malaysian restaurants and cuisine in the New York City metropolitan area, has partnered with LUCKYRICE Festival, an 11-day celebration of Asian food and culinary culture in NYC, for three special Festival events highlighting the delicious flavors of Malaysian cuisine.
The Frequent Flier's Guide to Finding Cheap Airfare [Travel] Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 11:26AM# travel Summer's just around the corner, and if you haven't made your travel plans yet, now's the time. Our guide to finding cheap airfare will have you whistling all the way to Peru—and saving you money all year-round. More »
Around Town Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 3:32AMThis week's events are an exciting mix, from a hilarious parody of classic musicals, mad mixing skills of the DJs from France and the UK, to the inspiring screening of the Love Trilogy!
City Watch Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 6:27PMMCA Community Development Bureau will be organising a Chinese Brush Painting course at the 13th Floor Wisma MCA, KL from April 9 onwards. Instructor Siew Tin Chen, who is the assessment officer in Chinese Ink Painting Society. will teach brush techniques, colour-mixing and manipulating.
Feed Bag Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 6:10PMI WAS looking at your edition of Sunday Metro dated Feb 21 and couldn’t help but notice the food write-up from your “Street Food Guide – MUAR, JOHOR BARU, FOOD STREET at Jln Haji Abu”.
PMCC wants cooling-off period extended Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:06AMGEORGE TOWN: The Penang Malay Chamber of Commerce (PMCC) yesterday called on the state government to extend the cooling-off period for the demolition of illegal business premises from a month to between six months and a year.
Bon Ton sees value in heritage properties Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:54PMResort, restaurant and retail specialist Bon Ton Sdn Bhd will continue to work with other tourism players in promoting Penang as the choice destination for cultural and heritage tourists.
Bon Ton sees value in heritage properties Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:03PMRESORT, restaurant and retail specialist Bon Ton Sdn Bhd will continue to work with other tourism players in promoting Penang as the choice destination for cultural and heritage tourists. It has invested RM5 million in restoring historic shophouses in George Town's heritage enclave in Penang to date. Bon Ton director Narelle McMurtrie said the company's hotel management arm - Brand Bon Ton Sdn ...
Malaysia Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:47PMWhen the urban jungle gets me crazy, I escape to Malaysia. EvenKuala Lumpur, the capital city, seems relaxed. In fact, many peoplelook to Malaysia for the perfect vacation, taking advantage of itspristine national forests and marine parks, relaxing onpicture-perfect beaches in sophisticated resorts, taking in culturein its small towns, shopping for inexpensive handicrafts, or eatingsome of the ...
Rotorua and Lake Taupo Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:02AMNew Zealand's premier destination for geysers and hot springs.
Holy Basil Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:12AMSome like it hot in Canley Heights. Simon Thompsen reports.
Beautiful place for getting hitched Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:24AMTHERE was a general air of expectancy among us (seven travel agents, two journalists and a China Airlines manager from Penang) when we touched down at the Naha International Airport in Okinawa, Japan, after about an hour’s flight from Taoyun in Taiwan.
Bump in cruising holiday Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:35AMCruising is growing in popularity but the choices are bewildering. When Geoffrey Vine set out to do a comparison, he found the essential first step in any holiday is travel insurance.
For a flavour of South-east Asia, eat local Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 6:27PMSup noodles at a Bangkok market stall, devour rotis on a Penang street corner, or nibble on a buttery croissant in Vientiane. Adventurous visitors can embark on an epicurean journey of some proportions in South-east Asia. In fact, tasting the region's street food isn't just a delicious diversion, it also offers an insight into local life.
What's on: Thurs' picks Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:55PMWhat's on: Life! picks for Thurs
What's on: Thursday's picks Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:35AMEvents and listings for Thursday, Jan 28
18. Revisiting M'sia's visions on labour, wages and technology Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 5:36PMTHE Malaysian economy is facing issues on many fronts. Its immediate concern is to strengthen the recovery process in the aftermath of the financial meltdown in the United States and its ensuing implications upon our real economy, in particular the man...
ENVIRONMENT: Plan for a rough ride on emissions Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 7:30PMI WAS astounded to read that Malaysia pledged to cut its carbon emissions by 40 per cent within the next 10 years ("Najib pledges 40pc carbon cut" -- NST, Dec 18).
Balik Pulau To Worm Its Way Into Becoming Organic Valley Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 3:46AMPENANG, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Balik Pulau is set to 'worm' its way into becoming an organic valley. A worm fertilizer academy, which was set up in Sungai Burung recently to guide farmers to produce their own fertilisers, would be the stepping stone towards achieving the target within five years.
Freshness guaranteed Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 9:48PMTHERE are three good reasons why Sakae Sushi outlets have rapidly mushroomed in recent years — the chain’s name (which means “growth” in Japanese); the quality and variety of its food; and the excellent service.
It’s time for a 1Tourism policy Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 6:28PMTourism is our second biggest revenue earner, yet it gets little consideration when it comes to drawing up long-term Government policies.
Friendly Planet's 15-day Borneo Adventure Won't Cannibalize Your Wallet Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 10:22AMJENKINTOWN, Pa.----Borneo used to be best known for its wild tribes of cannibals, but today it’s known as the Malaysian island of paradise. And now, the only thing wild about it is Friendly Planet Travel’s wild price of $2,899 for 15 days of touring—airfare included—putting Borneo back on the lips of savvy travelers everywhere.
2010 BUDGET: `United, we can realise the impossible' Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 7:46PMMR Speaker Sir, I beg to move the Bill entitled "An Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2010 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year" be read a second time.
'United, we can realise the impossible' Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 7:08PMMR Speaker Sir, I beg to move the Bill intituled "An Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2010 and to appropriate that sum for the service of that year" be read a second time.
Hallway of fame Sunday, October 18, 2009 @ 6:48PMThe newly-opened Hard Rock Hotel in Penang is a living museum of rock memorabilia.
CONSORTIUM OF INDIAN INDUSTRIES IN MALAYSIA (CIIM) SEES GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ... Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 3:10AMATTENTION EDITOR,
Spicy curry noodles Saturday, September 26, 2009 @ 6:22PMSTREET FOOD: Selected favourites from The Star Street Food Guide.
Nurture the seed of racial harmony Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 7:11PMFrom NUR FAIZAH MOHD JOHARI JAYAKUMAR, George Town.
A year of free Penang-S’pore travel for bloggers Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 10:09PMWINNERS of the JetSaver Light Challenge are looking forward to more visits to the Lion City after winning a year of free travel from Penang to Singapore on Jetstar.
Hooray, the Himalayas! Friday, August 14, 2009 @ 7:33PMTrek the Himalayas with a bunch of senior citizens, and leave your two demanding children behind with their father? You betcha.
The best Thai laksa in town Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 6:23PMFrom The Star Street Food Guide.
Smooth as silk Saturday, July 25, 2009 @ 7:37PMCompiled from The Star Street Food Guide.