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Hearty portable pasta pie
WHERE would you guess macaroni pie originates from? Italy, or perhaps America?
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First large‑format porcelain slab facility opens in Kluang
A new RM420mil Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) manufacturing facility in Kluang, Johor, has positioned local tile maker Guocera Sdn Bhd as Malaysia's first manufacturer of large-format porcelain slabs.
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Long-term water security boost for mainland Penang
Mainland Penang is set to enjoy greater water security with Bank Rakyat financing RM167mil, or 80%, of construction costs for the Sungai Kerian water treatment plant (WTP).
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Chef brings Japan’s culinary heritage to life in KL
EVERY morning before 6am, chef Motomichi Takeno heads to the Chow Kit market in Kuala Lumpur to select the freshest fish and vegetables available for his kitchen.
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Korean rice wine enters Malaysia
ONE of South Korea's oldest traditional rice wine brands − Ji Pyeong Makgeolli − is now available in Malaysia through food and beverage company Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd (LHFB).
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Citycism
Trading reporting on local politics for big business
A LARGE part of my past 15 years at StarMetro involved pacifying disgruntled residents engaged in land-use or public infrastructure disputes, and sitting through heated town halls and local council meetings.
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Honouring excellence, inspiring the future
NINETY-eight graduates received their scrolls at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia's (NUMed) 13th Congregation Ceremony in Johor Baru.
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Hotel chain welcomes new executive chef
Bringing more than 15 years of international culinary expertise across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, Marco Erba has joined the St Regis Kuala Lumpur as executive chef.
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21 tonnes of waste cleared in Kg Pasir
A community disaster preparedness programme has removed 21 tonnes of waste from six villages and a housing estate while equipping hundreds of residents with the skills to respond to emergencies.
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PJ data centre not proceeding
A PROPOSED data centre in Section 9, Kota Damansara in Selangor, will not happen as the project consultant has withdrawn the application for planning permission.
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Fruity fun in store
A CAFE in a vanilla greenhouse. Glamping facilities offering overnight stays. A garden of rare fruit trees.
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Preventive measures ongoing to mitigate rockfall in Ampang
ON-GROUND inspections and mitigation efforts are being intensified in Taman Bukit Permai, Ampang in Selangor, following a minor rockfall incident earlier this week.
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MBI urged to halt construction of new road in Taman Saikat until concerns addressed
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has been urged to immediately halt the construction of a new road linking the "Friendship Park" development in Taman Saikat until concerns over project safety, river diversion and approval procedures are clarified.
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Views
Penang’s Monkey Beach park trail in deplorable condition
From DATUK AJIT SINGH JESSY Tanjung Bungah, Penang
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Electric beats, pink glow rock KL
Thousands of music lovers converged on the historic Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur as it transformed into an electric hub of entertainment for 988 FM's After Work Fest 2026.
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A decade of serving RM1 meals
MANY food vendors have raised their prices amid rising costs, but Aminah Awang of Kampung Raja in Machang, Kelantan, has maintained her RM1 meals for nearly a decade.
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Eating Out
A taste of Anatolian awaits
Shaped by its unique geography and location between Europe and Asia, Turkiye's cuisine draws inspiration from the civilisations and regions that have crossed its lands over the centuries.
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Food News
KL hotel offers trio of culinary experience until September
From now until September, a Kuala Lumpur hotel is offering three thoughtfully curated culinary experiences.
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Full steam ahead for school shirts
FOR many households, ironing school uniforms is a daily race against the clock.
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Gourmet awards introduces new taste category
The eighth World Top Gourmet Awards 2026 in October will see a new product-focused award category.
