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…
Voices Opinion Voices Opinion What’s missing in sexual harassment awareness campaigns? Male voices. Men need to examine how they are complicit in sexist culture in order to be true allies and not silent witnesses, writes Tiwin Aji November 15, 2017 Like with any good viral internet sensation, there has been some pushback against the #MeToo campaign. The “Me Too” concept was originally created…
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…
Voices Opinion Voices Opinion Think sexual harassment doesn’t happen here? Think again. In the wake of a Hollywood scandal that has sparked a global conversation about sexual harassment, Tiwin Aji writes about her own experience dealing with harassment in Brunei and abroad October 25, 2017 Recently, actress Alyssa Milano kicked off a flurry of #MeToo hashtags all over Twitter in a bid to demonstrate just how common sexual…
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),…