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Hungry Ghosts Capture On Film
According to China Press, a group of friends had a shock of their life when they found that they “captured” images of a spirit in the photographs they took during a Hungry Ghost ritual recently. The news report says that the images, which looked like a paper ghost, appeared in the photographs taken by the restaurant workers. The group had…
Con Woman Scams "Husbands"
[Pic is for illustration only]A 29-year-old woman is believed to have made millions from several “husbands” with her latest victim, a Palestinian losing nearly RM1mil.“After I was cheated, I found out that I was actually her seventh husband.“The previous six husbands were Malaysians and had also been cheated,” said the 32-year-old businessman Alaa A. M. Aldunna, who had married the…
Regulating Traditional Medicine
In view of the lack of enforcement in alternative treatments, the Traditional & Complementary Medicine Bill is a much anticipated one.TRADITIONAL and complementary therapies have mushroomed in recent decades and the Health Ministry’s Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division estimates that there are 15,000 traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) practitioners in the country.Despite the
Frog Porridge In KL
This stall in Jalan Alor is selling one of Kuala Lmpur's more unusual culinary offerings, frog porridge. The stall has apparently been around since 1993 and does a thriving business attracting local customers and visiting tourists. Should you visit this stall, you must try its famous keong chung theen kai chuk (in English it means frog porridge with ginger) served…
The "Mandi Bunga" Ritual
Mandi bunga (Floral Baths) are practiced by the Malays, Chinese and Indians in Malaysia. As with the different cultures, the methods of the mandi bunga also varies. The mandi bunga is performed to dispel bad luck (bad vibes) - "buang sui" or "buang sial". The rationale is that once a person is void of bad luck, he's able to attract…
Tasty Steamed Fish Head
Do you know that there are more than one cheen yee thau (steamed fish head) stalls in Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Chan Sow Lin?As a matter of fact, there are so many makan places that claim that they originated from this part of the city, it’s hard to tell who is who.For starters, the Chan Sow Lin neighbourhood is a light…
Latin American Fest Sizzles Up KL
The Recent Latin American Fest held in Kuala Lumpur was to help relieve victims of the Haitian earthquake of 2010, through the collaboration with UNICEF.BB Park in Kuala Lumpur played host to the vibes of Latin America. It was an exclusive opportunity for all to experience the culture, arts and crafts, music and dance, as well as have a taste…
Tibetan Dzi Beads Rush In Malaysia
According to local Dzi beads enthusiast Lei, the Dzi beads have been in existence in this country since five or six years ago. However, the Dzi beads were not that popular here as compared to crystals at that time.Lei believes Dzi beads are a precious jewellery that posses the power of bringing good fortune to the owners, such as protection…
The Forgotten Rattanware
BATU PAHAT, Johor: Have you heard about a "mother-child chair" or a"rattan rocking horse"?They might be unfamiliar terms for young people today, but are actually laden with unlimited childhood memories for people who are now in their middle age.During the 60’s and 70’s, rattan products were seen as major household necessities. Mother-and-child chairs, rattan rocking horses, rattan chairs, rattan
Valuable Special Geckos
KUALA LUMPUR: You can get almost anything you want in the Pudu market, including geckos.Nevertheless, they are in fact not ordinary geckos but the “fine medicines” that are said to be efficient in curing the HIV and AIDS. A big crowd usually gather in front of the stall of selling geckos to take a close look at a few valuable…
Divorce Club Striving To Save Marriages
PENANG: Divorces have become an increasingly common phenomenon in Malaysia nowadays.In view of the increasing divorce rate, which may have a negative bearing on the family values and social harmony in the country leading to potentially lower marriage rate, a group of divorced men and women have decided to set up a Divorce Club aimed at providing counselling services and…
Toilet Bowl Restaurant
Recently, a weird restaurant by the name of the "Toilet Bowl Restaurant" has successfully caused a stir among the youngsters in Melaka. The restaurant is using real toilet bowls for its seats, and large basins as dining tables.The person-in-charge of the restaurant, Cai Bao-er told Sin Chew Daily this was the first fun restaurant in Melaka and one of the…
Fila Brasileiro, World’s Most Aggressive Dog Breed
SITIAWAN, Perak: Fila Brasileiro is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil and recognised as one of the most aggressive dog breeds in the world.Fila Brasileiro is an excellent guard for estates, prisons, factories and cattle farms. During the olden days, it also acted as a bulldog due to its potential aggression and outstanding courage.Fila Brasileiros are rarely…
Sampan Wedding
TELUK INTAN, Perak: Her parents held their wedding ceremony on a sampan 28 years ago and today, she had a special wedding on the same sampan that "sailed" on land.Malay bride Nurul Ain, 25, was a newly graduated bride while her husband Mohamad Hafi was an engineer working in Kuala Lumpur.Nurul said that her parents held their wedding on 14…
Sampan Wedding
TELUK INTAN, Perak: Her parents held their wedding ceremony on a sampan 28 years ago and today, she had a special wedding on the same sampan that "sailed" on land.Malay bride Nurul Ain, 25, was a newly graduated bride while her husband Mohamad Hafi was an engineer working in Kuala Lumpur.Nurul said that her parents held their wedding on 14…
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Autobiography Launched
After an eight-year wait, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s highly-anticipated autobiography hits the bookstores today. The book titled A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad comprises 62 chapters spanning 809 pages. In it, the former prime minister covers a wide range of topics and reveals the behind-the-scene drama of many events such as Ops Lalang, the…
Showing Off, Malaysian Style
This guy shows off his new car, Malaysian style by double parking the car so everyone can see. He doesn't realise that this causes serious inconveniences to others.These are another 2 (albeit, less affluent) people showing off, Malaysian style. Their dangerous stunts may impress their village friends, but certainly not the more civil Malaysians.Please post your comments.
RM10,000 For A 180kg Giant Grouper
MALACCA, Saturday 29 January 2011 –A fisherman from Kuala Linggi had recently caught a giant grouper weighted 180kg in the Malacca Straits. He sold the fish to a local Chinese restaurant at RM10,000. The giant grouper was expected to be served during the upcoming Chinese New Year. Giant grouper purchaser Luo Guo Qing, 70, said that as the the fish…
Malaysian Maid In Hong Kong Wins RM12 Million Lottery
Citing a China Press story, The Star reported that a Malaysian maid working in Hong Kong had won more than HK$30 million (or RM12 million) in lottery money.The middle-aged maid is employed at the mansion of casino tycoon Stanley Ho's fourth wife, Angela Leong.According to her employer's family, the maid purchased a Mark Six lottery ticket on her birthday.However, Angela…
Ipoh's Secret
Ipoh's secret: smoked duck and boneless roast duck. You can only find these in Ipoh. It is such a well kept secret that normal Ipoh folk won't know where to buy these.Please post your comments.
