FEB 2026
FEB 2026
On the eve of Chinese New Year, I visited Dadi Cinema in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to watch “Rain Town.” The evening was bustling at Pavilion KL, with every restaurant filled to the brim as families gathered for the “Reunion Dinner,”…
This is a novel of current events that link East and West. Depicting Peri, a troubled Moslem girl growing up in Istanbul, and who made it to Oxford University, UK. Her father is secular and strives to get his daughter…
The Antarctic is a unique place and one of the most perfectly preserved regions on earth, with hauntingly beautiful landscapes and icescapes that you must go and see, touch, feel, smell, and fall in love with before you die. The…
As the holiday season approached, in the week leading up to Christmas, our tennis courts buzzed with excitement. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with brothers and sisters in tennis? Set against evenings so perfect that even…
Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, RSGC stands as a testament to Malaysia’s rich golfing heritage and its commitment to preserving biodiversity. Established 131 years ago, this illustrious institution is not only the oldest golf club in Malaysia but…
Continuing our focus on how technology can help improve your life through ‘Our Last Word,’ this month we feature self-improvement apps. In this digital age, personal development finds a new ally in technology. As we explore the world of self-improvement…
I have never been a coldweather person, but when an invitation to celebrate a friend’s birthday in Zermatt, the luxury Swiss ski resort, arrived, we could not say no. As we would be in the company of skilled skiers…
Aerial shot of KKB Who doesn’t enjoy a good road trip? The best of these feature lots of good food, great scenery, and in this case, plenty of local heritage. One such Malaysian road trip that’s mostly in Selangor, but…
The 2014 book “Indonesia Etc.: Exploring the Improbable Nation” was written by epidemiologist and former journalist Elizabeth Pisani. During the course of the book’s amazing 2012–2013 voyage across Indonesia, Pisani visits a number of locations, including Java, Sumatra, Flores, Sulawesi,…
Roast Beef, often referred to as the Sunday Roast, is a cherished British tradition that has stood the test of time. It’s the meal that every Brit eagerly anticipates throughout the week. Back in the days of King Henry VII…