Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Fancy a cooking challenge? Nasi Ambeng is nothing short of a feast This Javanese-Malay dish is emblematic of the rich cultural amalgamation of Malay cuisine January 21, 2018 With infusions of aromatics such as kaffir lime, turmeric, ginger, galangal and lemongrass in the air, the Malay cuisine is the result of…
Winnie Wisdom Columns Winnie Wisdom Columns Some Winnie Wisdom for 2018 Resolutions? They may not be for everyone, but the dawn of a new year is always a good time to take stock of your life January 3, 2018 Happy New Year to all you awesome readers of The Scoop! I thought I’d take a break from answering questions and do a…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Pulut kunyit and ayam rendang — food fit for a celebration With the holiday season upon us, Zulaikha Ishak shares the story and recipe behind her favourite celebratory dish December 25, 2017 Years ago when I was younger, I recall a fond memory when I was visiting my grandparents in the sweet town of Gadek,…
Winnie Wisdom Columns Winnie Wisdom Columns Dear Winnie, I think my best friend’s boyfriend is cheating. Should I tell her? Meddling in a friend's relationship is often a no-win situation, says Winnie December 20, 2017 Dear Winnie, I hate my best friend’s boyfriend. I’ve never gotten on with Zul. Initially, I thought I hated him because I was…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Why ‘daging rebus merah’ is the perfect one-pot dish A rich beef broth combined with chilli, tomato and tarragon, has all the makings of a classic Malay stew December 10, 2017 Across the internet and the world of recipe books, there are pages and pages dedicated to days-long projects and complicated recipes that result…
Winnie Wisdom Columns Winnie Wisdom Columns Dear Winnie, I’m losing my job yet strangers on the internet are telling me to ‘lighten up’ People on the internet can be mean. You can’t control what they are going to say, only how you respond November 29, 2017 Dear Winnie, I was browsing through social media and I came across a meme that was making light of the fact that the…
Winnie Wisdom Columns Winnie Wisdom Columns Dear Winnie, my best friend is dating the guy I love. How do I move on? Heartbreak can be all-consuming but sorrow should only be a visitor, not a constant companion, says our advice columnist November 8, 2017 Dear Winnie, I’m 21 and just feeling unloved at the moment, when I know it’s not true. I have reached a point in…
Not That Kind of Doctor Arts & Culture Columns Not That Kind of Doctor Arts & Culture Columns Dr Kat reviews: ‘Mystery at Bagshot Manor’ and ‘Aftermath’ Brunei's theatre scene is burgeoning, and our columnist reviews two recent local productions October 23, 2017 The weekend saw two very different (and differently-priced) offerings from Brunei’s performing arts community. The Brunei Amateur Dramatic Society (BADS) in collaboration with…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food When the nostalgia for Malay desserts evokes the sweetness of home This week in 'Cinta Melayu', our food columnist writes how a simple steamed banana cake tempered her aversion to traditional desserts October 17, 2017 Trifle, custard tart, rhubarb pie, tiramisu… Ah, I feel the saliva pool in my mouth. On the other hand, bubur cha-cha, bubur durian,…
Winnie Wisdom Columns Winnie Wisdom Columns Dear Winnie, I’m 30 and single. Should I let my family arrange my marriage? In this week's 'Winnie Wisdom', our advice columnist talks about battling the stigma of the 'pitiful single woman' October 11, 2017 Dear Winnie, I’m 30 and unmarried. Needless to say, my mother is thrilled. She recently approached my auntie in Malaysia (without my knowledge),…