tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27452940101664975302024-03-16T15:08:07.043+08:00The Malaysian LifeAbout Malaysian life and other storiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger743125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-7719774915156005342011-08-08T20:03:00.003+08:002011-08-08T20:10:18.668+08:00Hungry Ghosts Capture On FilmAccording 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 conducted prayers at about 12.30am on the first day of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-43744703288283610622011-07-26T04:41:00.000+08:002011-08-05T01:17:29.245+08:00Time Is MoneyMoney can buy time - this is Patek Philippe’s Platinum World Time costing USD4 million. It is one of the most expensive watches in the world.Please post your comments.Look at the other watches here.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-88777498245024399982011-07-17T21:48:00.000+08:002011-07-18T18:35:36.190+08:00The Botak Chin Story
Botak Chin (real name, Wong Swee Chin), probably Malaysia's most notorious gangster in the 1970s, was born in Kuala Lumpur in 1951 to a family of 12 people. His father worked with the Malayan Railways and they lived at the Malaysian Railway quarters next to the Caltex station in Jalan Ipoh. Read Botak Chin's biography here: Botak Chin Malaysia's Robin Hood. You won't find this information on Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-20331013672077121592011-07-05T15:06:00.007+08:002011-07-05T15:33:28.267+08:00Con 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 Malaysian Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-32132845933638075312011-07-03T13:34:00.007+08:002011-07-03T14:40:41.773+08:00Regulating Traditional MedicineIn 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.DespiteUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-67293807704530933992011-06-26T17:34:00.003+08:002011-06-26T17:49:20.792+08:00Frog Porridge In KLThis 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 in a clay pot. Its simply Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-90402759273648531122011-06-13T20:57:00.000+08:002011-06-13T14:01:24.442+08:00The "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 good fortune.
Kaffir Lime (limau purut) and pomelo (the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-65662234664839754282011-06-01T02:09:00.000+08:002011-06-03T04:11:45.939+08:00Malacca's Baboon HouseHolland Street used to have plenty of abandoned, old and dilapidated houses. When Song Luo Zhe, 30, and his friends stepped into the old house at No. 89 Holland Street two years ago, he was amazed by the beauty of the house and decided to rent it without any specific reasons.He did not expect himself to successfully rent the building, as there were two other people vying for it.Spending four Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-83059375873772890272011-05-26T06:18:00.004+08:002011-05-26T06:25:55.236+08:00Tasty Steamed Fish HeadDo 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 and medium industrial area.It is located off Jalan Sungai Besi, south of the city Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-27931532671854660252011-05-23T05:51:00.000+08:002011-05-26T06:28:52.380+08:00Latin American Fest Sizzles Up KLThe 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 of delicious Latin American flavours.Please post your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-12368979591337672802011-05-15T04:41:00.000+08:002011-05-26T06:30:51.985+08:00Tibetan Dzi Beads Rush In MalaysiaAccording 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 from ill luck, prosperity, wealth, good health and ward Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-56058530081681734232011-05-07T05:44:00.000+08:002011-05-26T06:31:18.659+08:00The Forgotten RattanwareBATU 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-50633898060342901272011-04-26T05:38:00.004+08:002011-05-26T05:42:38.030+08:00Valuable Special GeckosKUALA 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 geckos.This kind of geckos has a huge demand in the Chinese and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-56107487734379394322011-04-26T05:05:00.000+08:002011-05-26T05:20:13.336+08:00Divorce Club Striving To Save MarriagesPENANG: 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 assistance to divorced Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-75163557233436535552011-04-18T05:24:00.003+08:002011-05-26T05:35:36.096+08:00Toilet Bowl RestaurantRecently, 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 restaurant chain's four branches Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-20085938703908913472011-04-12T05:10:00.000+08:002011-05-26T05:20:58.799+08:00Fila Brasileiro, World’s Most Aggressive Dog BreedSITIAWAN, 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 seen in Malaysia, but Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-43893005697306976092011-03-26T04:51:00.002+08:002011-05-26T04:57:47.326+08:00Sampan WeddingTELUK 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 April 1982 and they sailed on the sampan across Sungai Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-1067282679536383072011-03-26T04:51:00.000+08:002011-05-26T04:54:56.996+08:00Sampan WeddingTELUK 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 April 1982 and they sailed on the sampan across Sungai Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-87339322729658030762011-03-08T21:42:00.003+08:002011-03-08T21:46:22.315+08:00Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Autobiography LaunchedAfter 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 Judiciary, his Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-70404918443467373082011-03-08T20:49:00.005+08:002011-03-08T21:59:05.926+08:00Showing Off, Malaysian StyleThis 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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-23593825547486086942011-02-02T04:59:00.001+08:002011-05-26T05:01:51.899+08:00RM10,000 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 was too heavy, the fisherman and his mates Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-88410693296191286152011-01-17T19:19:00.003+08:002011-01-17T19:32:33.656+08:00Malaysian Maid In Hong Kong Wins RM12 Million LotteryCiting 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 Leong was reported saying Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-18109191285590083092011-01-12T00:32:00.001+08:002011-01-12T00:33:09.006+08:00Ipoh's SecretIpoh'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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-19564317928170830362011-01-12T00:06:00.004+08:002011-01-12T00:08:54.003+08:00Super KiasuMaximum security - 7 locks and a spanner. One can never be too careful living in Kuala Lumpur these days.Please post your comments.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745294010166497530.post-42297611627772374262011-01-09T21:31:00.007+08:002011-05-26T03:07:24.743+08:00How To Make A Powerful Chicken Ginseng SoupThis is a secret recipe given to my friend by her great great grandmother from Penang. You won't find this recipe anywhere else, so take note. This soup will increase your virility, improve your vitality, rejuvenate your body and calm your mind. Some people claim that it can even make a dead man come alive. Yes, its that powerful. However, please note that this concoction is for men only. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3