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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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When I think about sustainable carpentry, the first thing that comes to mind is reducing woodwork waste, which I assumed is something that just comes with time and experience. It wasn’t until I chanced upon Harith Ridzuan of The Green Factory who shared more about sustainable carpentry and how he …
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Little Nonya’s Cookies is a small side hustle that founder Anthony Tan started during his university days 14 years ago. Together with his mum, they baked pineapple tarts and other goodies out of their home kitchen during the Chinese New Year period. Their customers were mostly made up of family …
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The culture of renting goods or a service is arguably more popular in Western countries than it is in Malaysia, as shared commerce isn’t as widely accepted by the older generations here yet. When Huzaifah, Emir, and Hazim were studying abroad in Canada, they found that anyone could rent almost …
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A whiff of lavender carries me to a relaxing spa where I first got a facial, while the Chinese feng you jing oil takes me back on a winding drive up to Genting. Distinct scents can transport me to an exact moment where I first encountered it. The sense of …
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