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M’sians Are Angry At A Dutch Designer For Her Remarks About Baju Kurung & Local Culture

The feature was done by an East Asia-based writer Thomas Bird for the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Friday, 15 January. In it, he interviewed Lisette Scheers, who is the founder of Nala Designs.In the feature, Lisette, while reminiscing about Kuala Lumpur in the 1970s, said the city was "more like a big kampong" as "there were no malls" and "everyone knew each other. And it was safe, too".She […]

today17 January 2021

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[PHOTOS] 22 Malls In Malaysia Decked Up To Bring Some Festive Christmas Cheer To 2020

Disclaimer: This listicle is arranged alphabetically. 1. 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Selangor 1 Utama Shopping Centre is celebrating a Scandinavian Christmas this year with a village filled with gnomes (24 in total) and cute cottages in mushroom and pumpkin shapes. There's also 14ft-tall lighted Nordic reindeer at the Main... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today7 December 2020

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People Are Confused Over Whether Malaysia’s National Fruit Is The Durian Or The Papaya

We know that Malaysia's national flower is the hibiscus, the national animal is the Malayan tiger, but what about the national fruit? The first answer that probably comes to your mind is none other than the durian.  Image via Asian Inspirations Apparently, that might not be true.If you Google what Malaysia's national fruit is, the... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today10 September 2020

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Free Activities To Check Out In KL

If you're big on live music but would like to opt for something cheaper than concert tickets, check out the talented buskers all around KL. A few popular busking spots include Bukit Bintang, KL Sentral, Avenue K, and Jalan Alor. They often sing covers of popular songs and many of the singers have absolutely amazing showmanship. Although the show is free, we highly recommend you tip... Click here to read […]

today2 September 2020

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[PHOTOS] Photographer Shares Stunning Pictures Of KL Ahead Of Hari Kebangsaan

As a photographer who has also taken a considerable amount of photos overseas, Patrick said Malaysia is one of a kind because of its rich heritage that is unspoiled by modernity and advancements. "They are authentic, sincere, and are not too bothered with putting up a facade just to impress (foreign) visitors," Patrick related."I feel that I can peel off the outer layer and still find a... Click here to […]

today28 August 2020

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[PHOTOS] This Majestic Mosque In Melaka Is Modelled After Ancient Chinese Palaces

In an interview with Berita Harian, Melaka Chinese Mosque Imam Mohd Khabir Abd Karim said that the management initially received a lot of questions from visitors who thought that the mosque was a temple. "When approaching the unique structure of the building, many visitors get a bit confused about the architecture because it looks like something out of China," he said."But after an... Click here to read the full article. […]

today25 August 2020

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Paintings, Stickers, And Other Awesome Stuff You Can Get For Cheap From This Local Artist

If you've never heard of pour art before, it's actually a painting technique where acrylic paint is mixed with a certain type of pouring medium before being poured onto a surface.You can either pour colours one by one from individual cups or even combine multiple colours into one container and pour them together.As shown in Faer's work, this technique results in stunning abstract... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today14 August 2020

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You Can Now Buy A ‘Datuk Kong’ Shrine Keychain To ‘Bo Pi’ You Wherever You Go

During brainstorming sessions, Lily, lead customer service officer of the company, said the team wanted to launch a product that promotes Malaysian culture."We wanted a product that buyers see pretty much everywhere in Malaysia and will always remind you of Malaysia whenever you're overseas," she said."Then... our product design director came out with the idea of a keychain featuring a... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today12 August 2020

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Sarawak Day Is On 22 July. Here Are 5 Things To Know About The Celebration

Although the initial announcement of the holiday was well received, it has since sparked much debate surrounding what is actually being celebrated. According to Malay Mail, Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman Chong Chieng Jen called for the state government to amend Sarawak Independence Day to Sarawak Day. He alleged that the state government had twisted historical facts for the sake of... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today22 July 2020