We are two weeks away from Hari Raya Aidilfitri! I can feel the festive vibe in the air already, what about you? Have you made plans to celebrate Hari Raya with the family yet? It can be a huge headache planning something like that. Making these plans, from berbuka puasa during Ramadan and getting together with ... continue reading »

As we move into the holy month of Ramadan tomorrow, I would like to wish all Muslim readers, Ramadan Kareem. Selamat menunaikan ibadah puasa. Many of my Muslim friends take this month-long opportunity to break fast with their family and close friends. They get together every evening to eat together, after fasting from dawn to dusk. ... continue reading »

Mother's Day is just around the corner, which means it is time to celebrate the most important woman in our life. Take heed that this woman does not necessarily have to be our biological mother. She can also be our grandmother, friend, wife, sister, teacher, or even neighbour. Who says we Malaysians ever needed a ... continue reading »

With less than a month to the dawn of Ramadan, many of my friends are already making plans to break fast at different eateries and dining spots around town. One of the places that is never out of their radar over the years is definitely Ipoh's leading city hotel, Syeun. Why? Take a look at these ... continue reading »

One of the best things about bulan Ramadan, for both Muslims and non-Muslims, is the opportunity to relish in authentic Malay cuisine. At Tower Regency Hotel, Ipoh, we have the chance to fete on Perak Malay cuisine for one whole month. The culinary team for this Ramadan buffet, led by Chef Zulsazli Mohamed, Chef Ahmad Hakim ... continue reading »

City folk these days seldom have the luxury to sit down together with family members for a meaningful meal. That's why when the holy month of Ramadan rolls around, they do not pass up the opportunity to break fast with loved ones. To make it even more memorable, do so over a scrumptious traditional cuisine that ... continue reading »

Staff of Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (Ipoh City Council) took time off their usual work yesterday. Instead, they joined hands to prepare bubur lambuk, a staple berbuka puasa item, to be distributed to the general public. Staff from the various departments within the city council set up their respective elaborately-decorated cooking booths. There were ten from the ... continue reading »