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Let’s reimagine, reinvent our dishes

LIKE many Malaysians, I intend to make road trips in search of good food when the country reaches herd immunity … More

Culture, Food, Tourism

From nostalgic collectibles to virtual art exhibitions, join in the Malaysia Day celebrations!

KUALA LUMPUR : What better way to commemorate Malaysia Day than to celebrate our diverse local culture and heritage. In … More

Culture, Grab, Heritage, Malaysia Day, Maybank, Milo, Sarong

Why political crabs are more dangerous than political frogs

Malaysia has a bigger problem than Political Frogging – Political Crabbing. Crabbing is more dangerous as it is not as … More

Crabs, Culture, Frogs, Leadership

MP SPEAKS | Teamwork trumps alpha leadership in politics

Bad politics driving people away from serious participation in public affairs. MP SPEAKS | In the last three years, Malaysians … More

Alpha, Coopération, Culture, Leadership

A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic

Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis. The main … More

Covid19, Culture, Denmark, France, Germany, Heritage, Italy, Life, Norway, odyssey, Pandemic, Sicily, Sweden, Switzerland

Explore hidden gems outside Bangkok

Discover why the Chao Phraya River between Bang Pa-in and Pathum Thani is well-loved by culture enthusiasts The other day … More

Ban Sala Daeng Nuea, Chao Phraya River, Covid19, Culture, Pathum Thani, Photography, Tourism

How Turkey’s Soft Power Conquered Pakistan

The TV drama “Ertugrul” reveals how neo-Ottoman fantasies are finding an enthusiastic audience in a country that struggles with Saudi … More

Bilateral, Culture, Pakistan, Policy, Turkey

Malaysia and Indonesia, 63 years of kinship

The month of August will always represent a significant milestone for Indonesia and Malaysia. It marks the celebration of Independence … More

Bilateral Cooperation, Covid19, Culture, History, Pandemic, Policy

Fabric of success: how ‘lotus silk’ is weaving its way into Vietnam

Phan Thi Thuan checks a lotus stem that will be processed into a rare type of silk at a pond … More

Art, Culture, Hanoi, Lotus, Silk, Skills

Traditional Emirati cooking Tanoor at its best

The age-old cooking method, which spans over 24 hours, needs a two-meter-deep stone well Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor and … More

Culture, Food, Heritage, Oman, United Arab Emirates

Beyond borders: India and Pakistan share a beautiful camaraderie with unique bonds of culture, food and films

Here’s a look at some commonalities. By : Nilanjana Javed – THE GULF NEWS

Culture, India, Life, Pakistan

Malaysian artist showcases country’s diverse cultures with artwork focusing on women’s traditional attires

PETALING JAYA : Malaysian artist Noor Sarah Mohamed Reza, 30, is always eager to learn about the country’s rich heritage, … More

Culture, Ethnic, Heritage, Painting, Traditional Attires

Top 5 beaches of Mersing

FOR the uninitiated, Mersing’s main claim to fame is it being the principal gateway to Johor’s group of islands as … More

Beaches, Culture, Heritage, Johor, Mersing, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Tourism, Travel

Light show held to celebrate Maori new year at national museum in New Zealand

A light show is held to celebrate the Maori new year at the national museum in Wellington, New Zealand, July … More

Culture, Maori, Maramataka, National Museum, New Zealand

Leaders must get the ball rolling to realise ideals of Rukun Negara

The prime minister has launched the Rukun Negara golden jubilee celebration, organised by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry and the … More

Culture, Life, Nation Building, Rukun Negara

Brilliant ‘Bombay duck’ in India

The Bombay duck is actually a fish native to the waters in and around Mumbai. Most seafood-loving communities of India’s western Konkan Coast, such as the East Indians and Maharashtrians, also find Bombay duck intrinsic to their cuisine

Boomla, Britannia & Co, Culture, Food, India, Life, Tourism

Turkmen jewelry in Iran

The photo album depicts Turkmen jewelry in Iran. Turkmen jewelry is a type of jewelry originating among the various Turkmen … More

Artisan, Craft, Culture, Iran, Jewelry, Turkmen

Saudi Arabia: Image of woman in Royal Guards prompts social media chatter

The post sparks widespread admiration on social media ABU DHABI : Saudi Prince, Sattam bin Khaled Al Saud, on Thursday … More

Culture, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Army, The Royal Guard, Tradition

The ‘unapologetically Malaysian’ voice wooing young adult readers

Hanna Alkaf is drawing attention with books that draw on history, culture and religion to tell deeper truths. Kuala Lumpur, … More

Culture, Faith, Frelance Journalist, Life, Supernatural

Charcoal-roasted ‘Roti Kahwin’, one of Sarikei’s hidden gems

There are three variations of toast on offer, but on average consumers prefer margarine, ‘kaya’ (pandan-flavoured coconut spread) and peanut butter combinations, she said, adding two more on the menu are bread with sardines and cheese.

Culture, Food, Malaysia, Sarawak, Tourism, Travel

Sabu-Jaddi: The site revealing the Sahara’s verdant past

In a remote corner of Sudan, a little-known site holds clues to the prehistoric climate change that created the world’s … More

Archaeology, Culture, Photography, Sabu-Jaddi, Sahara, Susan, Tourism, Travel

Reunion of Indonesian nanny and Taiwanese woman inspires man’s search for his former nanny

JAKARTA : Inspired by a recent story of a Taiwanese student reuniting with her former Indonesian nanny, 27-year-old Taiwanese man … More

Culture, Indonesia, Life, Memoir, Nanny, Taiwan

How one word brought Indonesia’s rule in West Papua to boiling point

It was a simple insult that started it: “Monkey.” The Indonesian police, alongside Islamist and nationalist Indonesians, gathered outside the … More

Culture, Diplomacy, Indonesia, Policy, West Papua

Indonesian choreographers provide digital stage for dancers

“For dancers, it is like the blood line stopped in our body,” he says. “I cannot move freely, no more job … while my economic responsibilities do not stop. Personally, I was stressed too.”

Business, Coronavirus, Culture, Dance, Indonesia, LIFE, Pandemic

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