Kuala Lumpur Hostel & Bar Slammed For Being Racist Against Malaysians

A 2-star Kuala Lumpur hostel has been accused of discrimination towards guests based on their race. It’s not the first time that the Reggae Mansion accommodation has been criticised for not allowing specific races from entering its venue or making an online booking. Recently, Twitter user @Iqtodabal posted screenshots of people’s feedbacks claiming that they experience racism...

Zoo Negara Clarifies Story About Viral Photo Of Skinny Lion

Zoo Negara is finally clearing the air on the recent controversy surrounding a viral photo of a skinny lion. According to AWANI, the lion, named Manja Kani, suffered a significant weight loss due to a change in its diet during the mating season. Source: VOCKET Zoo Negara’s deputy president Rosly Ahmat Lana told the news outlet, “Manja Kani and Manja Ela...

Superheroes Switch To Work As Teachers?

Schools around the world have been closed after being affected by COVID-19. In order to attract students to take online classes, a Bolivian visual arts teacher, Manolo Villarroel, dressed as different superheroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man and others grab the attention of his students. Besides, it is also a method for him to realize his...

Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2020 Goes Online Due To COVID-19

The 39th Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) was originally scheduled to take place from 27th March to 5th April 2020 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), with over 750 exhibition booths planned. However, it was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWt_san-k9/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet According to their website, the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) will be held...

KFC Open For Dine-In | Follow SOP To Maintain Social Distancing

KFC fast-food restaurants will reopen nationwide and allow customers to dine in, provided the standard operating procedures (SOP) such as social distancing are followed. Now, the customers who like KFC can enjoy the aroma of freshly baked fried chicken in a pleasant dining atmosphere. Consumers can also use the contactless delivery service so that they can...

Restaurants in KL feel the heat from Covid-19 pandemic

Wedding banquet cancellations and delays left not only wedding couples with shattered dreams of celebrations. Restaurants are also sharing their pain. According to the Selangor and Federal Territory Chinese Restaurant Operators Association, more than two million table reservations have either been cancelled or postponed in the Klang Valley since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented...

Malaysia’s wedding industry players in a bind, seek help

Wedding industry players are appealing to the government to consider their predicament when drafting laws related to Covid-19, especially in addressing issues such as refunds. Association of Wedding Industry Malaysia (Awim) – a new association set up to help stakeholders overcome their problems, especially during the Covid-19 crisis – hoped the government would consider their financial...

The Star Expected To Layoff More Than 100 Staff This Month

Star Media Group Bhd, or The Star, is expected to undergo “another round of cost cutting that will involve a job rationalisation exercise”, The Edge reported. An insider revealed that more than 100 staff could be affected by this decision. If so, this would be the company’s 3rd cost cutting exercise concerning jobs since 2017. Source: The...

Genting Malaysia To Cut 3000 Jobs; Resorts World Kijal & Resorts World Langkawi Reopen

Genting Malaysia Bhd is expected to cut up to 3000 jobs this month. The Edge reported that layoffs have already started taking place. The company had over 20,000 employees back in 2019, but had to implement temporary salary cuts, especially to those in higher ranks. The group had hoped to avoid job losses but clearly the...

Zara And Din Tai Fung Are Closing Some Of Their Stores

Amid COVID-19, the popular fashion brand Zara (which is under Inditex) announced that it suffered a loss of 409 million Euros (approximately RM2 billion) in the first fiscal quarter as of the end of April. It was its first loss since its establishment in 2001, and the amount of losses has more than the analysts' expectations because the...