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A 'thank you' for Pokemon fans: Go Nagono reveals the heart and effort behind PokeXciting! 30th Anniversary celebrations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 13 -- The Pokemon franchise turned 30 this year and for the first time Malaysia got to kick off a series of events in the region, namely the PokeXciting! Celebrations. I spoke to ... Read More


From Reddit inspiration to a pink KL takeover: Clinique puts skincare fans at the heart of its Moisture Surge world

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 13 -- Clinique is taking the longstanding online love for its pink Moisture Surge moisturiser beyond the bathroom shelf - from Reddit conversations inspiring a new global campaign ... Read More


From Malaysia to China, with a plate of 'poori' - Matthuri Palanee

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 13 -- SEPT 13 - There are some things you don't realise you miss until you are far away from home. When we travelled from Malaysia to China to work as educators, we expected the u... Read More


Enjoy a satisfying plate of 'char kuey teow' from Pei Yin Char Kuey Teow at 111 Bee Fatt Restaurant, Damansara Utama

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 13 -- In this line of work, I get all sorts of tips in all shapes and sizes. Over drinks with a friend. Chatting with my aunt(ies). Being sent a zoomed-in screenshot of my friend... Read More


Apple quietly hikes iPhone Air, 17, 17e prices in Malaysia after 18 Pro launch

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 13 -- Apple has quietly raised the prices of several existing iPhone models in Malaysia following the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. The price revision affects t... Read More


Former minister Jamil Khir to face three charges over Tabung Haji probe tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 13 -- Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is reportedly set to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorr... Read More


From dishwasher in Melbourne to heading the kitchen at Gilda in George Town, a Malaysian (food) love story

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 13 -- Before he was brining chicken and making coconut milk-laced romesco at Gilda Restaurant, Ahmad Soffian Salim was washing plates in restaurants more than 14 years ago. It was ... Read More


'This may be my last time': Abang Johari hints at possible final term as PBB president, calls on younger leaders to step up

MIRI, Sept. 13 -- "This may be my last time." That was the candid message from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as he called on the older generation to make way for younger leade... Read More


Asean must prepare for China's new strategic Pinglu Canal - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 13 -- SEPTEMBER 13 - China's Pinglu Canal should not be understood simply as another impressive piece of infrastructure. For Asean, it represents something potentially much larger... Read More


Keep widening who counts as 'our own', Lawrence Wong tells Singaporeans amid racial tensions over airline, Nepal crisis

SINGAPORE, Sept. 13 -- Economic challenges can deepen social and racial divisions, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned on Saturday, pointing to recent racist comments made online. Wong was weighing i... Read More