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I can’t remember every single thing I used to eat there, but I do recall a favourite chicken rice stall and some solid popiah. The place was always packed -- students, office workers, nearby residents, everyone seemed to end up there. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/05/ol-sko…

A "viral video" from 1960s Malaysia featuring a group of Orang Asli and a giant serpent! Credit: Michael Rogge

The last time I found myself back in the Pontian district was in 2013. We were already in Johor Bahru, and on a whim, I thought -- why not take a drive, revisit some old memories, and introduce the fam to a different side of Johor? districtsinmalaysia.blogspot.com/2026/04/28-pon…

Pulau Pangkor bukan sahaja terkenal dengan pantai yang memukau dan suasana tenang, tetapi juga sebagai rumah kepada salah satu masjid paling unik di Malaysia — Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat...  anakgenx.blogspot.com/2025/12/4-perk…

I’m especially moved by the panels that list those who perished in Malaya. As a Malaysian, it strikes a personal chord -- a reminder of how lives from across the world were intertwined in conflict, far from home.  anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/perths…

Terletak indah di tebing Sungai #Sarawak di #Kuching, Masjid Terapung muncul sebagai salah satu tarikan baharu yang memikat hati pengunjung dengan gabungan keindahan seni bina dan suasana yang tenang. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/3-perk…

For decades, local people forgot it was even there, slowly reclaimed by jungle and time. It was only in 2020 that a group of hikers stumbled upon the concrete structure and cleared the surrounding area, revealing a piece of Miri’s forgotten infrastructure anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/hidden…

Taman Botani Perdana bukan sekadar taman rekreasi, tetapi juga sebuah pusat biodiversiti yang memainkan peranan penting dalam pemuliharaan flora serta menyimpan nilai sejarah yang tersendiri. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/4-fakt…

The first time I set foot in Kuala Pilah was back in the late 90s. It was a short work trip, but my colleague and I still managed to squeeze in a couple of local sights -- one being the Ulu Bendul waterfall, and the other, Istana Seri Menanti. Read: districtsinmalaysia.blogspot.com/2026/04/27-kua…

Oh man, this was Minang food at its glorious best. We fell hard for the rendang, ayam bakar, and tauhu telor -- rich, flavourful, and absolutely tingling on the taste buds.  Read: anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/ol-sko…

Memori Anak Gen-X #12

For anyone fascinated by Malaya/Singapore colonial history, there’s actually quite a lot on screen to explore. I’ll admit I’ve been more or less obsessed with these stories for the past couple of years, and I’ve managed to watch most of what’s out there. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/01/what-t…

On this day in 1959, Tunku Abdul Rahman attended the world premiere of Mahsuri at the Cathay Cinema in Alor Star -- marking a proud and rather unique moment in Malayan history. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/on-thi…

Nama Damansara sebenarnya mempunyai dua kisah asal usul yang menarik. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/tahuka…

Held along Jalan Klang in Kuala Lumpur, the 43rd MAHA ran for four days and drew an impressive crowd of around 150,000 visitors. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/150k-m…

On this day in 2016, Khairul Idham Pawi etched his name in history by winning the #Moto3 race -- an unforgettable moment for Malaysian motorsport. anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-vict…

Hari ini kita raikan ulang tahun ke-80 -- penyiar yang membesar bersama negara, dari era radio gelombang awal hinggalah siaran digital. Baca lagi: anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/04/80-tah…

Memori Anak Gen-X #11

I remember him as approachable and genuinely curious, even asking about Malaysia and what life was like on this side of the world. Back then, he was at the peak of his career -- respected, intense, and admired by fans everywhere. Read more: anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/03/meetin…

Long before apps, online carts, and same-day delivery, folks in Malaya were already getting a taste of “modern shopping”. Really! anakgenx.blogspot.com/2026/03/did-yo…