MALAYSIANA

MALAYSIANA Malacca’s historical past is alive today because of the continuing efforts to preserve its historical sites and buildings – an important commitment as a World Heritage Site.

MALAYSIANA To commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2011, The Star published a coffee table book honouring its “hotshots” or photographers. (27 Photos)

MALAYSIANA Banana leaf rice is Indian in origin and its finger-licking goodness is loved by all communities in Malaysia.

MALAYSIANA Vegetarians will love Malaysia as they have easy access to a variety of cuisines from the different cultures that understand and welcome the vegetarian diet.

MALAYSIANA The Hainanese are famous for their unique cuisine, coffeeshops and restaurants. But are changing times signalling the end of a tradition?

MALAYSIANA A time for family reunions, the lion dance, firecrackers, mahjong, mandarin oranges and giving/receiving ang pow, the Lunar New Year – or Chinese New Year (CNY), as it is more commonly known in Malaysia – highlights some of the most fascinating aspects of Chinese tradition and rituals.

MALAYSIANA A black-greased man, clad only in equally greasy, black underpants, creeping into a room through an open window that is the image many have of the Orang Minyak.

MALAYSIANA The  netherworld is not exclusive to the dead, at least not for Master Kek Eng Seng who claims to have ‘visited’ Hades under the guidance of his spiritual teacher.

MALAYSIANA Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, and it is during this holy month that Muslims are enjoined by the Qur’an to fast.