Carlsberg made a stop in Ipoh recently as part of its nationwide campaign to spread vitality and happiness in the country, as we usher in the Year of the Dragon in a few days' time. The campaign was launched two weeks ago at the Thean Hou temple in Kuala Lumpur, where the 'Flying Dragon', measuring ... continue reading »

The two-day Chinese New Year Carnival in Ipoh organised by AstroLife was held at Dataran MBI. The weather was great, lucky for Astro and their customers, who came in droves to enjoy themselves. The games were fun, family-orientated, so children and adults could participate. I wasn't able to attend the launch of the carnival at ... continue reading »

Sadly, heavy rain washed out last evening's outdoor entertaining performances at De Garden in conjunction with Chinese New Year. It was part of the mall's Chinese New Year Dragon Carnival. I did, however, catch part of the show, and I would say, it was the best part. Haha! One of the performers of the Music King ... continue reading »

More than fifty media representatives and bloggers from in and around Ipoh were VIPs of the night, at last evening's dinner function hosted by Perak State Government think-tank, Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR). We packed the venue, Koloni Karyawan Amanjaya (PORT), situated along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Ipoh. Those who have been to PORT before were ... continue reading »

Wanita MCA Perak, in collaboration with Persatuan Kemajuan Wanita Perak, brought Chinese New Year festive cheer to more than a hundred families, through Project Care Love Cookie recently at Seri Lido Restaurant in Ipoh. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Y.B. Datuk Heng Seai Kie officiated the event. At the ceremony, a hundred Chinese single ... continue reading »

It was disappointing that I wasn't able to attend the launching of Loo Win's Watercolour Art Exhibition 2012 last Saturday afternoon. With the title "Perak - the Land of Grace", Loo Win showcased more than 60 pieces of watercolour paintings of various sizes, mainly scenes in Perak, Malaysia, particularly in and around Ipoh. There are ... continue reading »

Perak Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), Dato' Seri DiRaja Zambry Abd Kadir, and his wife, Datin Seri DiRaja Sharipah Zulkifli, hosted a Chinese New Year (CNY) dinner for media representatives of Chinese descent, based in the state. The closed-door function, also graced by Y.B. Dato' Dr. Mah Hang Soon and Datuk Chang Ko Youn, was held ... continue reading »