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 […]
January 2026 – The Lion Women of Tehran
January 2026 – The Lion Women of Tehran This month’s book club discussion focused on The Lion Women of Tehran, a moving and thought-provoking novel that left a strong impression on our group. The story prompted rich discussion around the lives of Iranian women, the depth of female friendships, and the courage shown through quiet […]
January 2026 – Majapahit
January 2026 – Majapahit Majapahit by Herald van der Linde Majapahit is a historical account of one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful empires, told in a way that is surprisingly readable for a topic that includes dates, kings with very long names, and lots of political drama. The author admitted that he took a lot […]
February 2026 – Enak! Extra Al-Halabi
Enak! Xtra @ Al-Halabi Gourmet Restaurant I heard some Enakers today say that they had never eaten this kind of food before and I heard others say they had been regulars at this restaurant for years. After today I think we’ll all join the latter group! Mr Al-Halabi and his lovely wife Nagam are from […]
January 2026 – Pre-CNY Yu Restaurant
The Wonder Girls have done it again!!……. organised an incredible pre-Chinese New Year Luncheon held at the Yu Restaurant in The Gardens Mall on 22 January 2026. The Yu, with its award-winning chef, is one of the pork-free fine-dining restaurants in the Oriental Group. A special menu priced at RM80 per person, including taxes was […]
January 2026 – Sentul Heritage Walk
It was a cool, calm morning as Explorers set out on their walk through the neighbourhood of Sentul. Collaborating with the team from Sentul Then And Now (STAN), 13 members with guides Fred, Joelynn and Choo gathered at Sentul Depot for a brief introduction. We then crossed to the other side of the KTM Sentul […]
January 2026 – Enak! Extra Emilia Romagna
Authentic Flavours from Emilia Romagna, Italy This special Enak! Extra event was hosted by Maria Danilina at her lovely residence at the Community Events Hall in Desa Park City. All the 12 members who had signed up were escorted by Maria to the venue at 12:15 noon. Keats Markandu made a short introduction of the […]
November 2025 – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
November 2025 – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See Lisa See’s historical novel Lady Tan’s Circle of Women tells the story of Tan Yunxian, a woman who defies 15th century Chinese convention to become a doctor. The narrative is framed by the aphorism, “No mud, no lotus,” emphasising […]