Night in a living museum
One would be forgiven for thinking that Stefan Gehrig, a Swiss transplant to Penang who owns the Coffee Atelier boutique hotel along Stewart Lane, is an aficionado of the beverage.
A trip down memory lane
The Trash and Treasure Market at Jalan Bunga Raya alongside the historic Melaka River is a hive of activity on the weekends, a playground for bargain hunters and treasure seekers alike.
Plastic cladding on EPF building caused fire to spread rapidly
PETALING JAYA (Feb 13): Sparks and plastic cladding are a lethal combination.
EPF building fire: Members savings not affected
PETALING JAYA (Feb 13): There has been no compromise to data integrity or members savings in any manner following the fire at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Petaling Jaya office and branch today.
KLK’s 1Q net profit shrinks as plantation, property earnings weaken
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK)’s net profit fell 11% to RM320.
'Homeownership is not for everyone'
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): While many Malaysians are complaining that property prices have gone beyond affordability, World Bank director of urban development Dr Sameh Naguib Wahba Tadros, however, points out that homeownership is not meant for all.
‘Banks should be stricter with new developments’
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Banks should conduct tighter checks and commission their own independent feasibility studies on developers’ proposed projects before deciding to grant financing, says property consulting firm Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd.
Currying favour
Ipoh may be most famous for its poached chicken and dim sum, but the town has more culinary treasures worth finding.
Creating a place to ‘lepak’ with friends
Over seven years ago, two youths with a shared vision came together to create a space where their peers can spend their free time.
Getting the show on the road
What began as a node in Penang Island’s public transport links has turned into a cultural hub.
