April 2026 – Photo Scavenger Hunt
April 2026 – Photo Scavenger Hunt
April 2026 – Enak! Charlie’s Chicken Chop
Enak!’s latest makan trip took place at Charlie’s Cafe and Bakery on April 23rd, with 16 members and one guest attending. Having watched the video on this establishment fairly recently across most social media accounts, I jumped to click YES, I WILL ATTEND as soon as the email dropped into my inbox. Charlie’s, nestled in […]
April 2026 – Chinese Cemetery and Nanyang Volunteers Museum
April 2026 – Chinese Cemetery and Nanyang Volunteers Museum Tucked away in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kwong Tong Cemetery is far more than a burial ground — it’s a living archive of the city’s Chinese pioneer history, managed by six Chinese clan associations. On a morning walk through Zones B and C, you can cover […]
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 […]