Dr Chong Hon Yew, Penang’s most eminent star gazer
“Star Gazer, meet Navel Gazer.” It took me a moment before ET Tan ’s cheeky...
Alex
Alex 
Mr Sambad, Ipoh’s beloved apam balik maker
I was tapau-ing fried rice when I suddenly heard someone call out, “Alex!” Turning around,...
Uncle Ch’ng of Red House, Universiti Sains Malaysia
The man who refuses to retire. At an age when many are taking it easy,...
Meet Deyong, hairstylist extraodinaire of Penang
For the last 15 years, Andrew Ong of Ipoh has been my hairstylist. He’s been...
Meet my Dad, unsung hero of schools
My 81-year-old dad just schooled me in emotional intelligence with a WhatsApp message. “Ah Yun,...
Robert Maidin, more to this Penang street musician than meets the eye
I was waiting for hubby to get his sea coconut, when I heard the sweet...
Belle Tan, the baker who made 300 attempts to get the perfect croissant
When I first stepped into Le Dux on a girlfriend’s recommendation, I didn’t have overly...
Kalam Pie, ex-army founder of Jungle School of Gombak
The first thing you notice about Major (R) Kalam Pie is his woven rattan headgear...