Uncle Kentang & Joey Mattress Donate Mattresses To 26 Families In Need

Uncle Kentang (Mr Kuan Chee Heng, 马铃薯叔叔日志) and Joey Mattress teamed up to donate RM52,220 worth of mattresses and pillows to underprivileged families from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Johor, and Pahang. Many Malaysian families were affected by this pandemic, and in an effort to save money, many cannot afford to spend on non-essential goods anymore. Such...

Malaysian Oscar hope Prebet Sapu explores race relations and shattered dreams in Kuala Lumpur’s dark underbelly

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has chosen a monochromatic coming-of-age journey set in the lower echelons of capital Kuala Lumpur to represent the Southeast Asian nation at the 94th Academy Awards next year. Known internationally as Hail, Driver! , Muzzamer Rahman’s low-budget debut film Prebet Sapu (2020) will compete in the Best International Film...

The United States Opens Its Borders To Fully Vaccinated Travellers Without Quarantine

More countries are reopening their borders to international tourists following the progress of the worldwide vaccination rates.  After shutting its border closed for nearly 20 months, the United States of America (USA) has now opened its door to international travellers, including from Malaysia. Of course, you have to be fully vaccinated to travel abroad. According to BFM News, The US Embassy in...

Malaysia’s Largest Remote Control Car Track In Shah Alam Is Now Open!

The SACC Mall remote control (RC) car mini park, or SACC Mall RC Park in Shah Alam, is the first and largest rooftop track in Malaysia and the third largest in Asia! And, it just opened on Sunday! Based on a report by Sinar Harian, the opening ceremony of the RC Park was officiated by PKNS Board Member...

Malaysia’s Smart Glove says it opposes forced labour after US import ban

Reuters Malaysia's Smart Glove on Saturday (Nov 6) said it was opposed to forced labour and committed to the well-being of its workers, after the United States banned imports from the rubber glove maker for alleged forced labour practices. On Thursday, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order prohibiting imports from Smart Glove and...

“Karen” From Dior KLCC Urges Malaysians To “Open Your Eyes” About One’s Freedom & Rights

If you thought the “Karen” issue was over, you thought wrong. On 27th October, a video of a maskless woman being denied entry into Suria KLCC’s Dior went viral. The woman, nicknamed “Karen” for the way she behaved, was later fined RM3000 for her actions. However, it seems people have risen in support of her on Twitter. Twitter...

Hotpot Giant Haidilao To Close 300 Outlets By The End Of 2021

Haidilao (海底捞) may be popular among hotpot lovers but the company has not been doing well ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. As a result, Haidilao International Holding announced that it will be closing down or suspending 300 stores by 31st December 2021. Despite the aggressive expansion in recent years, the Chinese hotpot chain has been...

Former National Player Roslin Hashim Predicts Ng Tze Yong Will Surpass Lee Zii Jia

Malaysia has always had a string of heroes on the badminton scene. From Dato’ Lee Chong Wei to current world No. 8 player, Lee Zii Jia (李梓嘉), we have no shortage of skilled players. However, former national player Roslin Hashim is of the opinion that we shouldn’t sleep on another athlete. We’ve had several badminton tournaments since the...

Travel: 8 Glamping Sites You Must Visit In Malaysia

For those of you who love the outdoors but also cherish the luxuries of comfortable living – glamping, aka glamorous camping, is the way to go. One of the most wonderful things about travelling in Malaysia is that it offers you a mix of upscale and modern experiences, kampung and casual experiences plus the glamping fusion for...

So Long Malaysia! Nur Sajat Starts New Life Down Under

Queer figure Nur Sajat recently confirmed that she has officially migrated to Australia, claiming that she “did not feel safe” in her home country. The recent news came amid the ongoing Shariah court case against her for “dressing as a woman” at a religious event three years ago. During an Instagram Live session held earlier on Tuesday (19th October), the...