I have read about "Pay It Forward" ideas and how we can each do our part to make life just that little bit easier for our fellow mankind who are less fortunate. Pay It Forward has always been a Western concept but I am glad that it has now reached Ipoh. My friend, Nasaruddin Jaafar (Nas), ... continue reading »

On 7th July 2008, Malacca and Georgetown (Penang) were both awarded the World Heritage Site title under the category of Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. They were jointly recognised as the "Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca" for their living multicultural heritage communities and architectural treasures. Since then, Georgetown, similar to Malacca, ... continue reading »

The explosive street art scene first in Georgetown, Penang, then spread to the rest of Malaysia and even Singapore, could be attributed single-handedly to Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic. When I was a kid, a visit to Penang was deemed incomplete if we did not visit KOMTAR. These days, it is not complete if we did not ... continue reading »

Dubbed Asia's Hidden Eden, Penang's Tropical Spice Garden in Teluk Bahang, is spread across eight acres of secondary jungle, of which 4.5 acres are open to the public. Celebrating its 12th year anniversary in 2015, Tropical Spice Garden remains a top tourist destination in Penang. This privately funded agro-tourism project is endorsed by the Penang State ... continue reading »

With the objective of providing guests with an unforgettable experience at an affordable price, Lost Paradise Resort is a tropical haven nestled within 90,000 sq. ft. of land that fronts the Andaman Sea. Opened in July, 2013, outwardly, it is similar to other resorts at Batu Ferringhi in Penang that line the beach. However, this boutique ... continue reading »

Although my sense of security had been shattered while shopping at Tesco Hypermarket, no thanks to having my car battery stolen here more than four years ago, I commend Tesco Hypermarket for their foresight and effort in providing dedicated parking lots for lone female shoppers. These photos were taken during one of my weekly trips here ... continue reading »

Hundreds of children took part in the ALOHA National Mental Arithmetic Competition held at Ipoh Parade on Sunday. The competition was opened to children of ALOHA, which stands for Advanced Learning of Higher Arithmetic, both current and those who have already graduated. Each contestant only had five minutes to complete a set of questionnaire, which consisted ... continue reading »