Sylvia Looi | Opinion | Malay Mail

Signature ABC at Lubiantan ABC in Cheras. –– Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Why folks line up for the ABC, prawn mee and ‘nasi lemak ayam rendang’ at this ‘lubiantan’ in Cheras

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Toyota Hilux driver leads cops in 180km chase from Muar to KL, then gets away

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar (centre) with the outgoing deputy state police chief Afandi Senin (left) who will be replaced by lNor Azizi Maarof (right) at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Baru November 21, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police arrest six men after 180km high-speed chase from Muar to KL, recover two rented vehicles

Three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed while another pregnant woman sustained critical injuries after a Perodua Viva they were in skidded near a shopping mall in Putrajaya late last night. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Pregnant woman among three killed in Putrajaya crash, another pregnant woman critically injured

A general view of the Kuala Lumpur city centre on January 10, 2023. —Picture by Firdaus Latif

Opinion / 8 h ago

Kuala Lumpur: A city under other people

If you’re a TNG eWallet user, you must complete your eKYC process by December 20, 2024 to ensure seamless and full access to your eWallet. –– SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 4 h ago

Unverified TNG eWallet users will gradually lose access starting Dec 20: Here’s how to check and complete the eKYC process

File picture of the road where the incident happen. The 10-year-old girl, confirmed to be brain dead following a fall from her bicycle in an accident in Kuang last Thursday, died at 10am yesterday at Sungai Buloh Hospital. — Picture courtesy of the police

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Selangor police: 10-year-old girl in Kuang dies after bicycle fall, trousers caught in chain, hit-and-run ruled out

A lorry driver fell into a micro-sleep while driving, causing an accident on the North-South Expressway (NSE) that killed a toddler and injured seven others in Muar. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Three-year-old dies, seven injured in North-South Expressway crash as lorry driver’s micro-sleep causes collision with family’s car

Najib’s lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on October 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

After Shafee complains about Najib’s SRC trial reports, NUJ says don’t blame the media

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Life / 11 h ago

Silent killer: Colon cancer highly treatable, but third leading cause of cancer deaths

School students use an illegal route on a boat to cross the Malaysia-Thailand border to start the school session November 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Immigration to open Rantau Panjang ICQS at 6am, offer RM10 annual pass and considering special lane for students crossing Kelantan-Thai border

A photo posted online shows the freezer where the woman’s body had been stored for the past three years.

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Woman in Taman OUG freezer died from blows to chest, police say

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government’s current priority is completing and further developing projects such as the Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track rail project and the East Coast Rail Link. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR plans pending approval as Cabinet prioritises existing rail development projects like Gemas-JB line and ECRL, says Amir Hamzah

People cross a street in the Omotesando shopping area in Tokyo on November 15, 2024. Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey by a French research firm showed. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

No sex or romance: Japan, South Korea trail global satisfaction rankings, Ipsos survey finds

China is the second-largest export market for cognac after the United States and the industry’s most profitable territory, accounting for US$1.7 billion in exports last year. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Hennessy’s potential move to bottle cognac in China sparks French worker protests

Advertisement

Sylvia Looi

Sylvia Looi

Opinions

An Orang Asli tending to his organic farm at RPS Bainun, Temenggor. — Picture courtesy of Chris Thong

20 Sep 2024

In Sitiawan, a farmer teaches Orang Asli how to be financially independent... by growing organic produce

Instead of being sent to homes for seniors, senior citizens can live independently by using paid companions. — Picture via Facebook/Teman

08 Sep 2024

As more Malaysians live away from their elderly parents, the demand for ‘paid companions’ grows

K. Elangovathi (foreground) assisted by her sister-in-law T. Susila still operates the century-old traditional dhobi business at Silibin, Ipoh. — Picture by Sylvia Looi

18 Aug 2024

In era of AI-powered washing machines, here’s why the Indian community still sends its laundry to this 100-year old Ipoh traditional ‘dhobi’

Cakoi seller at New Hollywood Canning Garden Benny Teh said Muslims would frequent the restaurant for the authentic Hainanese kopitiam environment. — Picture courtesy of Nani Yusof Hughie

11 Aug 2024

For some in Ipoh, Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurants trend decades in the making

Advertisement

More

A file photograph shows crowds at Concubine Lane in Ipoh’s Old Town. Such a sight is now common both on weekdays and weekends. — Picture by Farhan Najib

27 Jul 2024

No, it really is harder to get rooms now: Ipoh not just a weekend getaway anymore

An aerial view of Penang during clear skies seen from level 59 of Komtar in George Town November 13, 2019. - Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

24 Jul 2024

George Town or Tanjung Penaga? A history of Penang’s capital and a call to restore the name

A prayer session was held before production for the movie began. — Picture courtesy of Marvelous Culture & Film

22 Jul 2024

'Mom's Big News' starring veteran HK actress Anita Yuen begins production

Be adventurous and try the not so common durian variants available in the market. — Picture by KE Ooi

20 Jul 2024

Discover lesser-known durian variants across Malaysia

Hong Kong actor Simon Yam poses for a picture during his visit to Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong, after dropping by to eat the bean sprout chicken. — Picture via Facebook/Restoran Tauge Ayam Tim Wong

19 Jul 2024

HK actor Simon Yam spotted enjoying Ipoh’s signature bean sprout chicken

A police lance corporal has been arrested to assist in the investigations into the death of car rental worker Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah. — Bernama pic

18 Jul 2024

What we know so far: Murder of Nur Farah Kartini at Hulu Selangor oil palm plantation

Wang has been spotted working out at a gym in Petaling Jaya, exciting his fans on social media. — Picture via Instagram/ jacksonwang852g7

17 Jul 2024

‘What are you doing in KL?’: K-pop star Jackson Wang spotted working out at Malaysian gym (VIDEO)

Malaysia is fast becoming a favourite destination of foreign production companies to shoot their movies here. -- Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

14 Jul 2024

Foreign production houses flock to Malaysia, attracted by incentives and experienced crew, talent

A Malayan tiger is seen at the National Zoo in this August 2023 file photograph. — Picture by by Hari Anggara

11 Jul 2024

Why are so many of Malaysia’s endangered tigers suddenly dying?

Charmaine Sheh (right) and Benz Hui — Picture via Instagram/ benz_hui

11 Jul 2024

Are Hong Kong and Taiwan stars unofficial ambassadors of the Malaysian durian?

Get ready to celebrate the automotive culture during SpeedFest 2024. — Picture courtesy of Carlist.my

10 Jul 2024

SpeedFest 2024 is back on July 13 and 14 at KL Base, Sungai Besi

No proper studies have been carried out on how many tourists actually visit the state just for the food but its attraction is evident. — Picture by Farhan Najib

07 Jul 2024

Food and tourism: Perak's recipe to attracting tourists to the state

Nate Thevarajah announced as new Head of Development for PayHalal

01 Jul 2024

Leading fintech company PayHalal appoints Nate Thevarajah as Head of Development

Rocker Datuk Awie will welcome his seventh child next month. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

28 Jun 2024

At 55, local rocker Awie to welcome seventh child on July 7

Jamal and his wife Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin will welcome their fifth child early next year. — Picture via Instagram/jamalabdillahofficial

26 Jun 2024

At 65, local singer Jamal Abdillah to welcome seventh child early next year

For her Vegas show, Lady Gaga wore a long, red gown designed by Rizman Ruzaini dotted with hundreds of Swarovski gems. — Picture via Instagram/rizmanruzaini

24 Jun 2024

Lady Gaga wears dress by Malaysian designer Rizman Ruzaini during residency in Las Vegas (VIDEO)

Queen's music catalog has been acquired by Sony Music. — Picture via Facebook/ Queen

21 Jun 2024

Sony Music to acquire rock band Queen’s music catalogue for RM5.97b

After seven years, the marriage of Nora Danish and Nedim Nazri has ended in divorce. — Picture via Instagram/noradanish

20 Jun 2024

Local actress Nora Danish’s marriage to Nedim Nazri ends in divorce after seven years

Since opening its doors on April 29, Pertubuhan Amal Ai Xin Fan Tong is serves 400 recipients and the numbers are expected to go up. — Picture by Farhan Najib

18 Jun 2024

Ipoh soup kitchen opens second outlet in Bercham to cater to increasing demand

Just IN

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad speaks at the Dewan Rakyat. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

5 m ago

As more couples choose to be ‘childfree’ due to living costs, Family Ministry touts childcare subsidies for civil servants

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi tabling the Johor Budget 2025 at Sultan Ismail Building, Kota Iskandar. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

9 m ago

With weekends back to Saturday and Sunday, Johor says extending Friday rest period to two hours from Jan 1

A recent visit by a delegation from Afghanistan’s Education Ministry to Malaysia’s Ministry of Education is part of an effort to support Malaysia’s foreign policy approach towards Afghanistan. — AFP pic

35 m ago

Amid scrutiny, MOE says presented Malaysia’s inclusive education policies, especially on gender rights, to Afghan delegation