Launched in April 2020, this drop-in, invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse is now sweeping over Malaysians’ social media timelines and stories, thanks to Elon Musk joining in recently for the most part. It ranks 6th on AppStore now, just right behind WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger and other big names, with over …
Read More »Seated In A Refurbished Heritage Lot, This 83 Y/O Baking Shop In Penang Draws New Crowds
What tends to give a city its character and a sense of community to me, is its rich history. Located on Carnarvon Street, Penang is a heritage building that’s been around since the late 1800s. Once a bookstore and an electronics store even longer ago, the abandoned store held a …
Read More »Frying Up A Storm: How S’pore Zi Char Brand WOK HEY Grew To 27 Outlets In 4 Years
Zi char, loosely translated as “cook fry”, refers to Chinese home-style dishes that are stir-fried. From egg fried rice to noodles, this popular method of cooking is well-represented across both hawker centres and restaurants. As zi char lovers, the founders of local F&B takeaway kiosk WOK HEY saw an opportunity …
Read More »So This M’sian App Lets You Get A Car Wash & Vacuum For RM1/Day, But Here’s The Catch
I’m always on the lookout for cheap car washes with vacuum services while pumping petrol. Of course, it would be cheaper if I just spent a weekend doing it myself, but getting drenched in dirty soap water isn’t how I’d want to spend my free day. Noticing the expensive rates …
Read More »GrabPay Funds Can Now Be Transferred To Local Bank Accounts, PayNow Users, Selected E-Wallets
From today (Feb 8), GrabPay users can transfer funds out of their GrabPay wallets to bank accounts and other e-wallets in Singapore, with no fees involved. According to a press release from Grab, the features will be rolled out progressively to GrabPay users. Previously, one of the qualms many had …
Read More »From ScamShield To LifeSG: A List Of Useful S’pore Gov’t Apps That You May Not Have Heard Of
From booking a sports facility to accessing our CPF statements, it seems that we have a plethora of apps that serve citizens’ needs. A search on the App Store reveals 20 over apps that allow us to perform transactions online without having to head down and queue up at the …
Read More »Sending Your Fam & Friends These Healthy Chicken Bone Broths Is Peak Caring This MCO2.0
Author’s Blurb: I used to think broths or soup noodles were sick people’s food as a kid. As an adult full of worries and anxiety now, one bowl of it never fails to soothe me. From its warmth to the fragrant flavours, it’s my first suggestion every time I’m asked, …
Read More »Why This Team Spent RM1mil To Launch Yet Another Car Insurance Renewal Site In M’sia
Being able to renew your car insurance and get road tax quotations online, amongst other things, is not a new concept in Malaysia. In fact, we have several players already such as MyEG, AutoRoadTax, and Bjak, for examples of sites focused on auto insurance specifically. So why did digital marketing …
Read More »We Sent Our Poop To US To Understand What’s Going On Down There… In Our Gut, We Mean
I like to pride myself on my fast metabolism, but I’ve also noticed that I tend to have gut issues more easily than most. There was a time when it got pretty bad that I even decided to buy prebiotic pills to see if they’d help. DNA health kits aren’t …
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