Mr Sambad, Ipoh’s beloved apam balik maker
I was tapau-ing fried rice when I suddenly heard someone call out, “Alex!” Turning around,...
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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 Howie Chang, founder of Penang’s Forward College
Our current education system only prepares our youth in one way. It’s not wrong. Not...
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MJ, the brilliant barber that no AI can replace
MEET M.J. He cuts my hair every month. He is not worried about being replaced...
Ah Ghim, seamstress and living pearl of Penang
The young girl in the photo on the left is Ah Ghim. Twelve years my...
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...
Amir, battery shop entrepreneur who saved the day
It is always inspiring to meet a young entrepreneur in person. But I certainly did...