Is this low-key our own version of Physical: 100? I tried Bomb Battle’s new outlet in PJ.
Remember last year when lots of local lifestyle content creators shared videos of themselves being blasted with colourful neon paint? That’s Bomb Battle, a digital interactive gaming experience in Berjaya Times Square. A few days ago, the company behind it, Mission Group Pte. Ltd. officially launched its second Malaysian outlet called Bomb Battle Elite. And […]
ZUS delves into the ready-to-drink sector with Malaysia’s 1st halal canned sparkling coffee
ZUS Coffee is introducing a new way for Malaysians to enjoy its coffee. Called COFFIZZ, it looks like your average canned coffee drink, but that’s not all. Rather, it’s carbonated. Dubbing the new product as Malaysia’s first halal canned sparkling drink, this also marks the homegrown coffee chain’s foray into the ready-to-drink sector. You may […]
This couple started a halal German sausage brand in M’sia that’s now a 20 Y/O family biz
When you think of sausages, the usual brands that come to mind are Ayamas and NutriPlus. You can find them in the frozen sections of most grocery stores, whether that be your local 99 Speedmart or Jaya Grocer. Perhaps a lesser-heard of brand is German Delicatessen. That, or I might just be out of the […]
Do you like working from home? Be careful, you’re 35% more likely to be laid off
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Remote work while in permanent employment has been on the rise ever since the dawn of the internet, but the past 3 years have seen a real explosion of the practice due to the pandemic that kept billions of us locked at […]
The tech dream is over. Why are IT companies so ruthless in laying off thousands of people?
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Not a day has passed since the beginning of 2024 without news of another major tech company planning to cut hundreds or thousands of jobs. According to the layoff tracking website Layoffs.FYI over 24,000 roles went on the chopping block already, and this figure keeps growing […]
How this global vape brand plans to expand in M’sia with the passing of our new vaping bill
[This is a sponsored article with LOST MARY.] According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022, the prevalence of youth using e-cigarettes or vape products rose from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022, marking a notable increase over five years. This trend raises concerns for adolescents and the nation, given that the […]
Why M’sian Pay Gap’s summit for “corporate slayers” is the best conference I’ve been to
Going into Malaysian Pay Gap’s Work Slayer Summit, I was geared up to have a long, exhausting day of work. Don’t get me wrong—all the talks, panels, and workshops sounded intriguing, sure. But it was a Saturday morning after a long week, and I was there with a goal to cover the event as a […]
Here’s the story behind PJ’s famous Kanna Curry House, the 48 Y/O banana leaf restaurant
Growing up, my family didn’t really frequent Indian restaurants as it just wasn’t to my mum’s palate. But when we did go out for Indian food, there would only be one place that my family returned to—Kanna Curry House. Established in 1976, Kanna Curry House is a notable name in the local banana leaf rice […]
Run by a dyslexic chef, this M’sian cafe raises awareness for the learning disability
When Nor Haslinda Mohd Hanafiah’s son Amer first got his dyslexia diagnosis, she didn’t fully know what it entailed. She confessed that she suspected he had lowered intelligence, but as it turns out, that wasn’t true. After the diagnosis, Haslinda began looking into the disorder, wanting to support her son as best as she could. […]
Going green with music: Here’s how bands like Coldplay are spurring sustainability efforts
If 2023 was the year of concerts, 2024 might be coming for that title, as many headliner tours will be held in Singapore over the next few months. One of the most anticipated concerts that set Singapore on fire was British rock band Coldplay, who added the city-state as one of their stops for their […]
How this M’sian brand is creating a healthier bread option using a 40 Y/O recipe from Penang
There’s sourdough bread, wholemeal bread, rye bread, and so much more. But have you heard of sprouted bread? To explain, sprouted bread is a type of bread made from whole grains that have been allowed to sprout before being milled into flour. This sprouting process involves soaking the grains in water until they germinate. The […]
MYStartup’s 3rd accelerator is offering up to RM1mil for finalists, now accepting applicants
“Entrepreneurs are like F1 drivers, and if they want to drive faster, they need their F1 team around them to make sure everything is ready and stable. Then, founders can drive much faster than they normally could.” That’s according to Ben Lim, the CEO of Nexea. To him, the “team” that entrepreneurs need to drive […]
Meet this S’wakian ex-engineer who has singlehandedly developed 35 games with 50+ mil plays
13 years ago, Sim YC was faced with a crossroads. To maintain his career would mean a stable income, but it would also mean being unable to be truly involved with his growing family. The alternative at hand was to follow his lifelong love and passion of game development. It is an industry that was, […]
Viral for their paint blasts, Bomb Battle launches flagship store in PJ with 4 new games
Today (January 24), Bomb Battle MY (Bomb Battle) officially launched its second digital interactive gaming experience called Bomb Battle Elite. Located in Atria Shopping Gallery, PJ, this new flagship store spans over 6,800 sq ft and is set to be the Bomb Battle brand’s largest outlet in Malaysia. Standing at about six times the size […]
The Samsung S24 Ultra comes with Galaxy AI and a 50MP telephoto camera, so what?
For the past week, I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as my daily driver, toying around with its suite of various AI-powered features. On paper, it’s clearly much more powerful and impressive than its predecessors, but just because it comes loaded with all these features, that doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily better in […]
From Lazada to Amazon: Here is a list of companies laying off in 2024, including in S’pore
Just when the worst seemed to be over, the doom and gloom from the past two years followed us into 2024, with companies such as Google and Amazon laying off hundreds of employees. In the tech industry itself, over 10,000 employees have been retrenched from 63 companies this year, excluding FMCG giants like Unilever. Here […]
Stickies Bar abruptly closes outlets, delays salary payments – employees spill the beans
[Editor’s note: This story has been edited to reflect Norman Then’s personal statement.] Singaporean F&B establishment Stickies Bar found themselves in hot water following reports that they have failed to pay employees their monthly salaries on time. Vulcan Post understands that many employees have experienced delays in receiving their monthly salaries and CPF since December […]
These M’sians opened a Shiba Inu-themed craft beer hall to spend more time with their dog
“Jo and I practically revolve our lives around Kura. From the places we choose to eat, to the activities that we do together. It is only natural for us to build a brand and our space around her as well,” May shared. Located in Bukit Damansara, KL, Kura’s Krafts is a pet-friendly beer cafe that […]
Does it pay to be loyal to your company in M’sia? We want your brutally honest opinions.
If you’ve been tuning into the news lately, you’ve likely seen some pretty devastating headlines about a number of unexpected layoffs happening at notable international companies. This includes names like Google, Amazon, Twitch, Discord, and even Singapore’s Lazada. Some have banded together to help those affected find new career opportunities, such as Lazada’s ex-staff members. […]
Taste is subjective, so we compared the top coffee chains in M’sia on price & accessibility
Over the years, many coffee chains have mushroomed across Malaysia. In one mall alone, we could have three, four, or even more coffee brands to choose from. In short, we’re spoilt for choice. So, to help consumers make an informed decision when it comes to choosing their brews, we’ve come up with this list of […]
3 yrs into their cupcake biz, this M’sian family started a weekend cafe in their own garden
The founding members of Grams & Griddle and their offerings
Tencent Holdings’ Riot Games lays off 530 employees globally, S’pore office also affected
Tencent Holdings’ Riot Games announced yesterday (January 22) that it is laying off 530 employees, or about 11 per cent of its staff globally, with its teams outside of core development seeing the largest impact. In a blog post that included a letter to employees from CEO Dylan Jadeja, the League of Legends producer acknowledged […]
Tune Protect launches flexi insurance with AI-recommended plans for M’sians on a budget
Tune Protect Life, the digital life insurance subsidiary that’s wholly owned by Tune Protect Group Berhad, introduced its FLEXIOne plan today. Targeting millennials and the Gen Z crowd, FLEXIOne is a flexible insurance solution covering life, medical, and critical illness. As the name suggests, this new insurance solution provides customers with the flexibility to mix […]
LTA backpedals on transition to SimplyGo, invests S$40M to preserve current system
[Update: Minister Chee Hong Tat has announced that the S$40 million would be borne by the government, and will be utilised to purchase new hardware, as well as to maintain and operate the older ticketing system. Adult EZ-link cards that are not SimplyGo or NETS FlashPay cards can continue to be used until at least […]
From takeoff to turbulence: M’sian low-cost carrier MYAirline’s rollercoaster journey so far
Back when MYAirline Sdn Bhd (MYAirline) was first launched, I recall many Malaysians being excited over the then-new low-cost carrier airline. After finding out that the majority of MYAirline’s top management and employees had previously worked for AirAsia Group, it fueled even more excitement. With a more competitive landscape, it provided customers like you and […]
S’pore could abort SimplyGo and make public transit free. It’s not the cost that prevents it
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Complaints about the SimplyGo system, which erupted following the announcement of the forced transition from EZ Link by June 1st of this year, must have made at least some people think: “Why do we even use these cards? Can’t the government just get rid of the […]
How to be a successful F&B entrepreneur, according to The Brew House’s founder
Recently, we got the opportunity to chat with Roger Hew, the founder of The Brew House and, more recently, Brew & Bake Boulangerie. While sharing his story, he also shared many interesting business insights that aspiring F&B entrepreneurs can learn from. Here are some of the pearls of wisdom from Roger. Quality can be localised […]
ASUS M’sia drops 2024 lineup of laptops combining AI, 16” screens & portability
The two big things for ASUS this year seem to be AI-powered features and 16-inch screens, regardless of whether you’re looking at their productivity or gaming-centric laptops. At the 2024 launch event today, ASUS spotlighted the Vivobook 16 (A1605), Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405), Zenbook DUO, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024), and TUF Gaming F16 (2024). With […]
Hands on with the RM6,799 Galaxy S24 Ultra that marks Samsung’s new era of AI
I haven’t spent long with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra yet, but I definitely already have some thoughts on the phone. Our spanking new S24 Ultra came in the Titanium Yellow, though it’s closer to a creamy white, really. Other colourways include Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, and Titanium Violet. There are also three online-only exclusive […]
The Parentinc acquires luxury maternity brand Motherswork as it eyes IPO
Parent-tech company The Parentinc, which operates media brand theAsianparent, announced its acquisition of Motherswork, a luxury retail brand for mum, baby, and kids’ products, for an undisclosed sum yesterday (January 18). The acquisition signifies a pivotal moment for The Parentinc as the company positions itself on a trajectory towards an initial public offering (IPO) by bolstering […]
