Home cooking recipe: Herbed roast chicken and garlic mashed potatoes

How to make a moist, tender roast chicken? The secret lies in the brining. This recipe from Saravanakkumar Shanmugam shows you how easy it is.

Self-taught home cook pilot stays grounded in his family kitchen

Creating dishes with heart and the appeal of homecooking is what pilot Saravanakkumar Shanmugam looks forward to when he's flying all over the world.

Malaysian movies, directors win 6 awards at Norway Tamil Film Fest

The Tamilar Awards 2018 named 'Thottam' by director Arangkannal Raj and 'Suhamaai Subbulakshmi' from director Karthik Shamalan among the recipients.

'Tales From Amma’s Kitchen' serves spicy humour, colourful drama

Drama comedy production 'Tales From Amma's Kitchen' at KLPac presents 10 spicy tales about a lovable Indian mother and her colourful family.

Remembering 'APAzine', a true slice of Malaysian comics history

It’s been 35 years since the publication of 'APAzine', which provided a platform for Malaysian comic fans to share their artistic and creative talents.

Chetti Peranakan culinary staples

The Chetti Peranakans in Melaka have a strong culinary identity forged through generations of heirloom recipes like pindang ikan parang, urap kulit timun and sambal telur belimbing.

Teens taking "smart" pills are not making a smart move

Some adolescents turn to so-called smart or study pills to help improve their focus, but end up addicted to these illicit drugs.

I am addicted to substances for a reason