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New Scoot flight from Changi Airport to Subang using Airbus A320 aircraft from September, giving travellers a faster option to Kuala Lumpur

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New Scoot flight from Changi Airport to Subang using Airbus A320 aircraft from September, giving travellers a faster option to Kuala Lumpur

SINGAPORE: Travellers heading towards Kuala Lumpur will have an alternative option come September after Scoot announced on Thursday (Jul 18) that it will operate a new flight route to Subang, Malaysia.  The new route between Singapore and Subang will start on Sep 1 and will be operated by Scoot’s Airbus A320 aircraft. The low-cost subsidiary of … Read more

Singapore leads Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 long list with 8 entries, while Hong Kong has 4

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Singapore leads Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 long list with 8 entries, while Hong Kong has 4

“Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year,” said Emma Sleight, Asia’s 50 Best Bars head of content. “With … Read more

Opinion | When an ancient Chinese voyager tried durian, and the rise of Malaysia’s cultivars

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Opinion | When an ancient Chinese voyager tried durian, and the rise of Malaysia’s cultivars

I met a couple of friends I know from Hong Kong in Malaysia last week. One of the highlights was us polishing off two really good durians in Petaling Jaya, the city next to Kuala Lumpur. Well, it was a highlight for the two Malaysians and one Singaporean in our group. Our long-suffering Australian friend … Read more

39 fall ill in gas leak at Kuala Lumpur airport

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39 fall ill in gas leak at Kuala Lumpur airport

KUALA LUMPUR: A gas leak on Thursday (Jul 4) at an engineering section of Kuala Lumpur’s international airport saw 39 people fall ill, a Malaysian emergency services official said. “A total of 39 victims suffered from dizziness and nausea,” local rescue officer Muhammad Nur Khairi Samsumin said in a statement. He added that 24 victims were discharged, 14 others were at … Read more

Water supply disruption in Kuala Lumpur

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Water supply disruption in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Parts of Kuala Lumpur is facing a water supply disruption due to a temporary shutdown of the Bukit Nanas Water Treatment Plant (Bukit Nanas WTP) on Friday (June 21). The disruption occurred following an increased colouration in the treated water at Bukit Nanas WTP, which is currently under investigation. “We are mobilising alternative … Read more

MWL, Malaysia to host largest int’l conference of Asian religious leaders

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MWL, Malaysia to host largest int’l conference of Asian religious leaders

The Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office, in partnership with the Muslim World League (MWL), is set to host the largest international conference for religious leaders in Asia. The event, titled “Promoting Harmony Among Followers of Religions,” is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, on Tuesday, May 7. It is expected to welcome about … Read more

Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown: what to eat, drink and do in reborn area full of new restaurants, shops and bars

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Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown: what to eat, drink and do in reborn area full of new restaurants, shops and bars

Walking through Chinatown’s maze of narrow streets, the shophouses may still look half abandoned – paint peeling, facades overrun by tropical vegetation – but it is a different story inside, where stripped-back industrial interiors have been turned into cutting-edge spaces for coffee bars, speakeasies, restaurants and boutique hotels. A street in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Photo: … Read more

Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect

PUTRAJAYA: One man was severely injured in a shooting incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 arrival hall on Sunday morning (Apr 14). Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said that during the incident that occurred at 1.30 am, a man fired two shots with one of the shots hitting a local man … Read more

Where a Hong Kong culinary institute director goes for roast meat, dumplings and a quiet meal with friends

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Where a Hong Kong culinary institute director goes for roast meat, dumplings and a quiet meal with friends

Swede Per Henrik Jonsson is the programme director at the International Culinary Institute (ICI), in Pok Fu Lam. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Working as a chef and culinary educator has taken me to many countries, but I grew up in Dubai and Athens, so Mediterranean and Middle Eastern hospitality has been ingrained in me … Read more

‘Everybody here eats like a king’: chef of Beta in Kuala Lumpur on Michelin star, elevating Malaysian food and losing 40kg

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‘Everybody here eats like a king’: chef of Beta in Kuala Lumpur on Michelin star, elevating Malaysian food and losing 40kg

In addition to running Beta, he is moving his first restaurant, Skillet, to a new location, while planning a third and fourth concept to debut very soon. Tham at the unveiling of Malaysia’s Michelin stars in 2023. Photo: Beta “I’m still learning, but I try to be here every day even though we’re working on … Read more