Food memories are powerful. They’re often associated with feelings of warmth and comfort, which is why we tend to miss the flavours we grew up with: not always because of the dishes per se, but the emotions that we associate with them. For some, it can be the memory of waking up to the smell… Read More To All The Restaurants I’ve Loved Before
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Malaysian stand-up comedy producer Vinodh Menon found himself left in the lurch. There were no events to host, no shows to produce. But rather than sit around and wait for the situation to get ‘better’, Vinodh saw an opportunity for business: so he sets up an online bakery. Since it… Read More Looking For Custom Cakes and Sweet Treats? The Cakery Malaysia Has Got You Covered
It’s not easy to turn your passion into a business, whilst also spreading a positive message in the process. Meet the folks from homegrown creative Loka Made, as they highlight the beauty of Malaysia and its people, one inspiring artwork at a time. When Chong Fei Giap and Audrey Chew first thought of publishing an… Read More Loka Made: A Homegrown Creative Promoting Malaysia Through Art
While the company has yet to make an official announcement, local bookstore chain MPH seems set to shutter multiple outlets this weekend (June 6, 2020). Netizens have posted photos of clearing out sales and empty shelves in several locations, including MyTOWN Cheras, JB City Square, Kinta City and MYdin MITC Melaka. More are expected to… Read More The ‘Death’ of the Physical Bookstore? – MPH to Close Multiple Outlets Across Malaysia
What with travel and movement restrictions worldwide by the coronavirus pandemic, the hospitality and travel industry is undoubtedly one of the most impacted. But while many hotels struggle to stay afloat and running despite empty rooms and cancelled reservations, one company in Sabah is proving that it pays to diversify. Formed in 2007 in Kota… Read More How A Malaysian Resort Company Is Weathering The Coronavirus Pandemic
First published in EFY Magazine Vol.3 2016 Adapt, or lose out. This is the philosophy when it comes to marketing in today’s world, according to Celcom Axiata Berhad chief executive officer Dato Sri Shazalli Ramly. Speaking during the recent Asia Pacific Marketing Congress (Appies), he shared his insights on marketing in a fast-driven, rapidly changing… Read More Change or Be Changed: The Marketing Mantra in Today’s Business World
Avid shoppers and bargain hunters in Penang must feel like Christmas came early to town! The much anticipated Penang Design Village is finally open, and it promises bargain prices on branded goods, all year long. As the first outlet mall in the Northern Region, DV boasts some 150 shops over 25 acres of space, with brands such… Read More Penang Design Village – First Outlet Mall in Malaysia’s Northern Region
*first published on efy.com.my on January 6 2016 Jan 14 – 16 | 10am – 6pm | Matrade Exhibition and Convention Center | Did you know that Southeast Asia is expected to consume up to 28mil to 30mil bags of coffee by the year 2020? Now that’s a LOT of coffee! This is due to increasing… Read More Upcoming Event: Cafe Malaysia 2016
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