March 2026 – The Stone Woman
March 2026 – The Stone Woman Exploring the Last Days of the Ottoman Empire The Stone Woman is a historical novel by Tariq Ali, set during the waning days of the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. It was a small group of 7 that met to discuss the book at the RSGC. At […]
March 2026 – The Long Road from Kandahar
March 2026 – The Long Road from Kandahar The Long Road from Kandahar is a reflective novel that goes beyond what you might expect from a story connected to war. At its core, it follows a young boy Raza, whose life has been shaped by conflict, displacement, and the search for identity. As he moves […]
March 2026 – Enak! Yoshifuku
I had the opportunity to dine at Yoshifuku Japanese Dining on March 23rd Enak! session hosted by MCG member Kyoko Hidaka. Overall, it was an amazing and well-rounded experience that highlighted both quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Seventeen Enak! members and their five guests enjoyed the specially curated meal priced at RM80. The meal was […]
March 2026 – Seri Negara
March 2026 – Seri Negara The Malaysian Culture Group recently visited Seri Negara, a historic residence that reflects a profound layer of Malaysia’s colonial and post-independence history. Bringing together participants from Malaysia and around the world, the group shared a common interest in understanding how places shape national identity. Part of the Carcosa Seri Negara […]
March 2026 – Malaysia’s Natural Heritage
March 2026 – Malaysia’s Natural Heritage MCG members enjoyed a very informative and fascinating presentation by biologist and Malaysian Nature Society volunteer Yannick Tatin about Malaysia’s natural heritage. Yannick took participants on a wonderful tour of this biodiversity hotspot, home to 20% of all animal species and one of the world’s oldest rainforests – 130 million […]
February 2026 – The Daughters of Madurai
February 2026 – The Daughters of Madurai The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar This is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores trauma, identity, and the complex emotional bond between mothers and daughters. Set between Madurai, India, and Sydney, Australia, the story follows Janani and her daughter Nila as they navigate emotional […]
February 2026 – The Henna Artist
February 2026 – The Henna Artist The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Ten of us met at Ket Ti’s home on 27th February to discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Surinder, who was scheduled to lead the session, was called away on urgent business. However, she had circulated her questions earlier, and Nisha used […]
February 2026 – Buka Puasa
February 2026 – Buka Puasa On Saturday, 28th February, a group of MCG members gathered at Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz — affectionately known as Masjid Bulat (“bulat” meaning “round,” after its distinctive shape). The mosque was built in 1977 in Seksyen 14, Petaling Jaya, and Explorers met for a Ramadan Buka Puasa experience. We arrived […]
February 2026 – Chinese Woodblock Printing
February 2026 – Chinese Woodblock Printing Chinese New Year has many fun traditions – one of them is to decorate your home with woodblock prints to celebrate the New Year. On 25 February, MCG members had the run of the woodblock printing workshop at Lostgens. After an interesting presentation about this tradition, which dates back to the […]
January 2026 – Thaipusam
January 2026 – Thaipusam On 30 January, MCG members followed photographer and expert guide Sean Liew to discover how devotees in Malaysia celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community here. After witnessing the ablutions at Batu River followed by prayers and preparation of offerings, MCG members accompanied the devotees on their journey […]