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Lifestyle Desk | The Ledger Asia 8 November 2025 – When National Geographic crowned Penang the second-best island for food in Southeast Asia, the news wasn’t just a…
Kuala Lumpur, 12 October 2025 — What begins as a ban on booze at official functions may be expanding in Malaysia’s unique religious tapestry. After a public outcry…
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 September 2025 – Malaysia’s homegrown coffee chain ZUS Coffee is set to make its debut in Pakistan and Morocco by the first half of 2026,…
Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, with experts estimating that people drink about 2.25 billion cups every day. For many, it is the essential…
HONG KONG, 19 September 2025 – The humble mooncake, a centuries-old delicacy rooted in Chinese tradition, is undergoing a dramatic reinvention. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Asia’s billion-dollar…
McDonald’s has its golden arches, Burger King has its flame grilled patties, but Malaysia has something the world cannot copy. The Ramly burger. Messy, saucy, wrapped in an…
Malaysia’s café culture is reinventing itself in 2025 with bold new flavors on the menu. From Kuala Lumpur’s hipster alleys to Penang’s heritage streets, three ingredients are taking…
In Malaysia, mornings begin with a ritual that is both comforting and energizing—breakfast. For many, the first meal of the day must be hearty enough to fuel long…
Few dishes evoke as much nostalgia and debate in Malaysia and Singapore as Bak Kut Teh—a rich, fragrant pork bone soup that has travelled through centuries, regional borders,…
Spit roasting—skewering meat on a turning spit over fire—stands among humanity’s most enduring culinary traditions. Historians like Ken Albala point to its deep roots, with food scholars noting…
