The 28th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (SAS) men's invitational field hockey tournament kicks off at Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh on 23rd March, 2019. Six teams will feature in this tournament. They are: India (World No. 5), Canada (#10), Korea (#17), Japan (#18), Poland (#21) and hosts, Malaysia at No. 13. So, here ... continue reading »

The Perak HoP-on HoP-off bus was launched with much fanfare on 16th March, 2019 during MATTA Fair Perak, by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Ahmad Faizal bin Azumu. I am sure many people have questions on their mind regarding the service. Well, so did I, but now, I am here to answer them for you. Unlike the Hop ... continue reading »

A taste of 'Muhibbah' awaits diners this holy month of Ramadan, as guests break fast over an appetising buffet dinner at Syeun Hotel Ipoh. There are a total of six mouth-watering menus to be served throughout the month on rotational basis, each consists tens of items on the generous menu. The buffet begins with a selection of ... continue reading »

Ipoh WEIL Hotel is inviting us to go on a meaningful culinary journey with them during the month of Ramadan, by offering a delicious array of "buka puasa" delights. Two distinctive Ramadan menus have been prepared by the culinary team. Served on rotation basis, diners go on this meaningful journey of discovering a diverse spread of ... continue reading »

ShingLong Textile in Huwei Township, Yunlin County is a textile manufacturer, with towels as their main product. However, ShingLong, or more commonly known as SL Towel, offers educational tours to visitors, which allow them to learn how towels are produced, including the different qualities available. Similar to the many factories in Lukang industrial area, ShingLong (SL) ... continue reading »

One morning in Lukang, we had our first meal of the day at this modern Western-style eatery by the name of The Naked Café. Having dined here, albeit once only, one question lingered on my mind. What (or who) is naked? Is it the chef, the customers, or one of the many bears that sit ... continue reading »

Just a short distance away from the historic district of Lukang, and the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park, is a nostalgic guesthouse called Child Story 童年往事莊園民宿. It reminds you of your childhood, and brings out the inner child in you with an array of vintage toys and memorabilia from the 1950s as decorations. It amuses me that just ... continue reading »