Malaysian Peranakan novelist, Dr Chuah Guat Eng, is back for this month's Sharpened Word, with the theme: Feeling Malaysian, Writing For the World: Finding Your Authentic Voice As A Writer. Dr Chuah's first novel, Echoes of Silence, was cited as the first English novel written by a Malaysian author and she self-edited, proof-read and self-published the ... continue reading »

What a memorable evening it was for the 60 children; forty from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Darussalam orphanage and twenty others from selected homes and marginalised families, when they were invited to break fast at Symphony Suites Hotel, Ipoh on Sunday. Earlier in the day, they were treated to a shopping spree at Econsave Ampang Baru to choose ... continue reading »

About 145 kids from four children's homes in and around Ipoh were treated to a delicious breaking of fast dinner, whilst being entertained by popular local artistes: Yazid Izaham, Fara Hezel and Aiman Tino. One of the songs by Yazid Izaham was, Tak Pernah Mengalah, his latest single. Fun fact, Aiman Tino is the younger brother ... continue reading »

What a fun shopping outing it was for the sixty orphans, as seen on their cheerful faces. The children, aged 4 to 17 years from Pertubuhan Badan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Darussalam, were accompanied to Econsave Hypermarket in Bercham to shop for Hari Raya apparel last Thursday. The kids were allowed to select clothes of their choice, ... continue reading »

An extensive array of traditional juadah berbuka puasa awaits diners, if they opted to break fast at Casuarina@Meru Hotel during this holy month of Ramadan. Whether to celebrate togetherness with family or friends, the breaking of fast is a much anticipated annual event at this hotel, well known for its delicious cuisines. Last evening, the hotel ... continue reading »

Wesak Day is observed on May 19 (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha. Widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists, temples and wats are open early for devotees to offer their ... continue reading »

Wesak Day is observed on 19th May (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha. Widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists, temples and wats are open early for devotees to offer their ... continue reading »