It is only natural to go island hopping around the reservoir when there are hundreds of little islands on Kenyir Lake. The creation of Kenyir Lake or Tasik Kenyir (in Malay language) is unintentional. This freshwater lake was formed circa 1980s when a dam was built to generate hydro-electric power and mitigate flooding in Terengganu.... Read More
Here in West Malaysia, not many know that there are herds of wild elephants roaming by the skirts of the town in Terengganu. Therefore, it is unpreventable that human-elephant conflict will happen. Despite all that, there is a place to call home for these injured or orphaned creatures. Interactive Sanctuary Opened in 2014, Kenyir Elephant... Read More
The outback of Terengganu packs plenty of pleasant surprise in Malaysia’s largest man-made lake. Beyond the amazing landscape, Kenyir Lake is a treasure chest of natural, historical and cultural affairs. The creation of Kenyir Lake or Tasik Kenyir (in Malay language) is unintentional. This freshwater lake was formed circa 1980s when a dam was built... Read More
Meat Smith is a smokehouse with a Southern American pride. Within an industrialised blacksmith garage semblance with a built-in bar for craft beers, cocktails and whiskey, find yourself in a complete barbecue night out with friends. Chef Andrew Baldus took his inspiration from the States in serving the meat platters where hickory wood is used... Read More
A newly opened speakeasy-style steakhouse launches itself as a unique venture with only 10 seaters. Local founder Stanley Seow was inspired to offer a different outlook on steakhouses in his attempt to invigorate the contemporary concept of meat places. At Fat Belly, you are able to see the chef grilling and sculpting the dishes to perfection... Read More
Priding itself as a genuine Texas commonplace in Singapore, Decker Barbecue proves why their all-wood cooking method wins our hearts. Think about a campfire, barbequing with wood can hike up the savouriness of meat and produce an unprecedented smoke flavour. This is achieved by using their custom- built smoker shipped all the way from Dallas,... Read More
Rooftop Musolla in Airport for Friday Prayers Muslim travellers and visitors at Kuala Lumpur International Airport can now gather for congregational worship during the Friday prayers at the rooftop of Malaysia’s major airport. The musolla can accommodate from 800 to 1,000 worshippers at a given time and it is a fully-equipped area with ablutions facility... Read More
Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid Al-Fitr is here. The Malay Muslims are busy changing their wardrobe with new clothes. As a Malaysian, I join the joy of this festival by donning a baju melayu to attend their Hari Raya open house. I also enjoy seeing my Malay female friends all dressed up to the nines... Read More
It sits amongst a sea of pristinely white multistorey buildings. A drop of azure splendour and ornate regalia in Malaysia’s idyllic foodie hub or otherwise known as “Silicon Valley of the East”–Penang. Perhaps you know it as the novel wedding venue and hotel-cum-museum. Or you’ve come to know it as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Read More
Ride-hailing services in Asia differs in every unique way possible from the type of wheels and ways to holler for a ride. Be informed and be prepared. Foot by the curb and arm sticking out by the sidewalks of New York City is undeniably the most iconic taxi hailing scene ever. As universal as it... Read More