March 2025 – An Unnecessary Woman
March 2025 – An Unnecessary Woman An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine Review by Monica Kochar The book club meet for March 2025 was held on 28th of the month at my home. Though only 5 members attended physically we had email responses from Kathy and Christina which added significantly to the lively discussion. It […]
March 2025 – Before the coffee gets cold
March 2025 – Before the coffee gets cold Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi A small group of 7 us met at Jay’s home on Friday, March 28th, to discuss; Before the Coffee gets Cold’ The book is set in a strange underground café called Funiculi Funicula in Tokyo. In this café customers […]
March 2025 – Oceans that SPEAK, IAMM
March 2025 – Oceans that Speak, IAMM “Oceans That Speak”- what an intriguing title for an exhibition at the Islamic Art Museum Malaysia (IAMM). MCG Events organized a tour of the exhibition on Wednesday, March 15. Puan Marina from IAMM, was our amazingly knowledgeable and willing guide. The sub-title throws more light on the subject, […]
March 2025 – Laguna Filipino Restaurant
March 13th Enak Xtra – Laguna Restaurant Violet Dorall and Keats Markandu took the lead in planning and organizing this event, ensuring that everyone enjoyed a truly memorable gastronomical afternoon celebrating Filipino cuisine. Their meticulous efforts created an immersive experience filled with delicious flavors and cultural appreciation. To kick off the event, Violet delivered a […]
March 2025 – A Nyonya and her jewellery
March 2025 – A Nyonya and her jewellery Mrs Lily Yew is a Nyonya who is passionate about her Peranakan heritage, especially about kebayas, sarongs and vintage jewellery. On 5th March at Warong Old China, she kindly shared her knowledge of Peranakan jewellery pieces which were specially made for the Nyonyas and Babas of yesteryear. […]
February 2025 – Ketupat weaving
On 27th February 2025, a ketupat weaving workshop was organised by Explorers Out and About. Hosted by fellow Explorer, Intan Zaihana, the workshop was conducted by Mazni Zainal whose ketupat weaving skills were handed down from her grandmother and mother. A total of 16 members attended the workshop. It was a challenging class but we […]
February 2025 – The Siege Within
February 2025 – The Siege Within On the last Friday of February – the 28th – both the MCG Book Groups met at Nisha’s home to discuss the recently released “The Siege Within”, by local author Leslie Lopez, a timely look at corruption in Malaysia. This yearly joint gathering is always something to look forward […]
February 2025 – Bombay Street Food
Bombay Street Food by Nisha Dobberstein On the 13th of February, we had the pleasure of indulging in an exquisite Bombay Street Food feast, thoughtfully curated by Nisha in her stunning residence. A heartfelt appreciation goes to our gracious host, whose meticulous attention to detail elevated the experience—from the beautifully presented dishes to the charming […]
February 2025 – The Secret of the Moon
February 2025 – Secrets of the Moon The Secret of the Moon A concise historical overview into aspects of the sacred month of Ramadan. Our Guest Speaker on February 18th was Ms Emna Esseghir from Tunisia. Emna is a Malaysian Cultural Group member who lectures at both the Museum Negara and Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala […]
February 2025 – Thaipusam
February 2025 – Thaipusam The MCG guided tour of Batu Caves on February 10th with Sean Liew took place one day before Thaipusam, the day when the star Pusam is at its highest point during the full moon of the Hindu month of Thai. During Thai, devotees make vows and fulfilling pledges to Lord Murugan, […]