Beef Noodle: A Possible Uniquely Malaysian Dish?

We’ve recently featured a rather uniquely Malaysian dish, the bak kut teh. But mention beef noodle, and nobody will relate it to Malaysia. Most people will probably associate it with China, Hong Kong, even Vietnam, for their unique interpretation of Continue reading Beef Noodle: A Possible Uniquely Malaysian Dish?

Peranakan: Origin Story Of The People Of The Straits

Not many people can say that they have met a Peranakan before let alone hail from that lineage. Growing up in a Peranakan household meant that I had a unique upbringing. Everything from culture to food and fashion had a Continue reading Peranakan: Origin Story Of The People Of The Straits

Staying Home, Staying Alive: Malaysians Learn To Stay Home

How many of us have watched doomsday movies or read books with an apocalyptic setting? Brilliant movies like Contagion, Pandemic and I Am Legend, which we assumed were works of fiction, now seem like “Life imitating Art.” However, in all Continue reading Staying Home, Staying Alive: Malaysians Learn To Stay Home