We encountered quite a few raised eyebrows when we told people we were off to Taiwan for a week. The questions were politely pointed; “What about the lang...
Diana (not her real name) was 19 when she attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping tablets. “You would not have pegged me as the suicidal...
The first thing I do is tell Dina that her book resonated with me, which is a little strange for an atheist to admit. She laughs and tells me that many other at...
With a cosy atmosphere and quirky Beatles memorabilia studding the walls, Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant in Seberang Jaya ticks all the boxes for amazing dining a...
One ensemble, 12 musicians and over 60 years of making history – I Musici is the world’s oldest active chamber music group and will be performing at...
The crowd at the recent Penang World Music Festival at the Botanical Gardens had already been entertained by a number of global acts by the time AkashA went on...
The Damai Indah Lagi is a beautiful boat, pure and simple. Modelled after a traditional Bugis schooner, it has an open upper deck kitted out with comfy chairs f...
Sali Sasaki arrives where we had arranged to meet, beams at me and then frowns ever so slightly at the decor around us.“I think I much prefer this place...