The Making of Tebaloi (Sago Crackers)
The Melanau people (ethnic tribe) is closely associated with the sago palm. It was their staple food and the mainstay of their economy. Over time, it has developed into an … Read More
Month: October 2013
Nibong Seafood Restaurant, Mukah, Sarawak
Had a sumptuous authentic Melanau (ethnic tribe) dinner at Nibong Seafood Restaurant, located along Jalan Orang Kaya Setia Raja, opposite the Civic Centre in town.
Lamin Dana, Mukah, Sarawak
Lamin Dana is basically a cultural boutique lodge in the Melanau heartland of Mukah, Sarawak. The Melanau, who make up about 7% of the Sarawak population, is the oldest ethnic … Read More
Kingwood Resort, Mukah, Sarawak
Kingwood Resort is an unassuming ‘beach resort’ that looks more like a government block instead.
Pink October Carnival 2013
October is breast cancer awareness month and throughout the world, female-related non-governmental organisations would initiate activities to create awareness on breast cancer among their communities.
Pre-Event: Craft & Flea Bazaar
Good news. Ipoh’s popular Craft & Flea Bazaar is back this weekend at De Garden, from 2pm – 6pm today and from 10am – 6pm tomorrow. Bazaars like these are … Read More
Lunch @ Uncle Albert’s Traditional English Fish and Chips
Took my family out for a lunch treat on Hari Raya Aidiladha last week. Wanted to get our regular dose of spicy Indian Muslim food but because it was a … Read More
Impiana Cup 2013
The inaugural Impiana Cup, an inter-hotel futsal competition, was successfully held at the Pro Sports Arena, Jalan Lahat, Ipoh, last Sunday. Organised by Impiana Hotel Ipoh in collaboration with Malaysian … Read More
“Goh Keng Swee: The Malayan” by Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
Perak Academy’s Perak Lectures 15th Series, 1st Talk: “Goh Keng Swee: The Malayan” by Dr. Ooi Kee Beng Dr. Goh Keng Swee (1918 – 2010), although born in Melaka, Malaya … Read More
Nine Emperor Gods Street Procession Ipoh
This year, I manged to catch the Nine Emperor Gods street procession. It saw the participation from more than 100 shrines, temples, organisations and associations, not only from Ipoh but … Read More
Beyond Ketupat & Kimchi: Celebrating Our Cultural Inheritance
Ipohites had a rare treat last Saturday, with the Malaysia-Korea cultural exchange collaboration, Beyond Ketupat & Kimchi. Besides an art exhibition where artwork from Malaysians and Korean artist, (George) Kim … Read More