Still smiling at 40

The universe of Playmobil’s cheerful little toy people is constantly expanding as it hits the four-decade mark.

A moving Christmas tale

Will the columnist make it into her new home before the Yuletide celebrations?

Salmon Gravlax

Bingeing on box sets

Look up a box set for a loved one or yourself this holiday season. Here are some picks from local record shops.

Turkey Pot Pie Filling

Bev’s Crust

Spanish artist Nacho Ruiz's tangle of lights

Spanish artist Nacho Ruiz has now been commissioned for a new light installation at Publika, Solaris Dutamas, in Kuala Lumpur.

Counting Christmases

Has Christmas been hijacked by commercialism? Or is there just just too much goodwill around to be picky and grouchy?

Walking the length and breadth of Rio

All eyes are on Brazil, especially after last weekend’s World Cup draw. This writer walks the streets, beaches, mountains and favelas of Rio de Janeiro – and bumps into a football legend along the way.

Penang Island Jazz Festival goes beyond boundaries

Penang Island Jazz Festival’s 10th anniversary edition reminded the masses of the appeal of an open-minded music policy.