Racing the Planet: The 20 Year Race in Jordan

250 kilometres , 6 Stage Ultra Marathon, 22-28 September 2024 (I planned, I arrived, I raced and I conquered…my story)   Day 1 on the starting line   PART 1 Jordan was supposed to take place last year (2023) where…

The Canadian Rajah

I had the chance to attend this production which was playing from 24-27 October at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre. Written by Dave Carley and directed by Shabera Shaik, with the cast being Sarah Shahrum, Malik Taufiq, Israr Khalid and…

Four Beginner-Friendly Photo Editing Apps for Malaysian Users

Smartphones are now essential for capturing and editing photos. Whether enhancing holiday snaps or improving selfies, a userfriendly photo editing app can make a difference. 1. Snapseed Snapseed, developed by Google, is one of the most popular free photo editing…

Here and Then Gone? Incredible

Tin is Malaysia’s heritage and was mined in Malaysia for more than a century. In fact, tin is directly responsible for British intervention in the Malay states. As a result of the industrial revolution, the heightened demand for tin led…

The Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor

Deepti Kapoor’s “The Age of Vice” is a captivating story set in modern India, highlighting the sharp differences between wealth and poverty. This novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of human nature through the lives of three…

Christmas Tree: Bring Nature Inside

As this wonderful season returns, we’re taking a look at the origins of several of our Christmas traditions. Many of the holiday’s icons have been borrowed from nature, starting with our classic Christmas tree.     Christmas tree The Christmas…

Adding Sparkle to the Festive Season

Sparkling wines are often associated with celebrations, and in the spirit of the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, we decided to sample several styles of sparkling wines from different wine regions. There are fewer things more pleasurable than a…

My Scuba Diving Adventure – A Personal Journey

It has taken me quite a while to write this article as I ponder over how to narrate this adventure of mine. Being a novice in this adventure sport, I am certainly not in a position to write anything technical…