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Can Pikachu make you rich? What is Pokemon TCG and why is the game raking in millions for resellers?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 -- You might (whether you want to or not) already know about Pokemon. After all, it is the largest media franchise in the world right now. But have you heard about how some peo... Read More


Pokemon fans swarm KLCC to enjoy 30th anniversary festivities, pop-up store tickets gone by early morning

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 11 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 - Pokemon fans turned out in droves for both the 30th anniversary of Pokemon celebration at KLCC Park as well as the opening of Malaysia's first Pokemon... Read More


What Apple announced.that wasn't iPhones

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- Besides the latest iPhones, Apple also announced updates to two other major product lines in the Apple Watch series and AirPods. The new AirPods 5 come at a rather attractiv... Read More


'Bos, berapa?' How much, and when Apple's new iPhones arrive in Malaysia (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- September arrives and with it, Apple's new devices alongside a new CEO in John Ternus. Let's get to it. What do I need to know about the phones? Apple announced the new Pr... Read More


Nintendo's 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake to drop Nov 5, alongside new Switch 2 version, electric ocarina and details of coming 'Zelda' movie (VIDEO)

TOKYO, Sept. 9 -- Videogame stalwart Nintendo officially confirmed the release date of the Switch 2 exclusive remake of the popular and acclaimed Zelda: Ocarina of Time. In a Nintendo Direct The Lege... Read More


The luxury of being able to let go

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 9 -- Much as I am loathe to admit it, it feels like my 40s are now separated by "BC/AC" or Before Cancer/After Cancer. A pandemic, a new major war and a cancer diagnosis are not w... Read More


Ombak KLCC Pokemon Pop-up store queues open at 6am. Will you be there Sept 12?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8 -- Pokemon fans, the countdown has started for the PokeXciting! 30th anniversary of Pokemon celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. If you've been waiting for news on the Pokemon Pop-up s... Read More


Living with survivor's guilt post-cancer

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- No one tells you about the survivor's guilt after being declared cancer-free. "You should be happy," people tell me. I am grateful, yes. Yet each time I see or hear about s... Read More


What 'Chiikawa' could teach us about identity and storytelling

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- I wonder if Japanese people get tired of the way they're perceived by some, not as people but curiosities, like exotic animals. Some stereotypes are true - that there is an e... Read More


'Chiikawa' movie is dystopia story wrapped in a deceptively adorable package (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- While the rest of the world is sending Spider-Man: Brand New Day to the top of the box office, Japan's moviegoers are flocking to a very different movie. Don't be fooled by t... Read More