Tag: Penang


  • From Death Row to Vanilla Fields: A Malaysian Redemption Story

    From Death Row to Vanilla Fields: A Malaysian Redemption Story

    From Death Row to the Farm: A Second Chance in Penang Henry Wong, 32, is not your typical farmer. He wears multiple hats at Kairos Agriculture (KA) in Permatang Pauh, Penang, balancing hands-on vanilla cultivation with the demanding rhythms of a busy farm café. His journey from a troubled past to a forward-looking agribusiness is…

  • From Death Row to Vanilla Greenhouse: The Remarkable Journey of a Malaysian Farmer

    From Death Row to Vanilla Greenhouse: The Remarkable Journey of a Malaysian Farmer

    Turning a Second Chance into a Vanilla Venture In Permatang Pauh, Penang, a unique farming story unfolds at Kairos Agriculture (KA). Henry Wong, a 32-year-old vanilla farmer, wears many hats as he tends to the delicate vanilla orchids while also guiding the farm’s cafe operations. The journey from a life shadowed by a death-row stigma…

  • Death-row to vanilla farmer: Henry Wong’s Penang journey

    Death-row to vanilla farmer: Henry Wong’s Penang journey

    From hardship to harvest: a life redirected Henry Wong, a 32-year-old Malaysian, is reshaping a life once constrained by the law into a story of resilience and renewal. Based in Permatang Pauh, Penang, Wong now spends his days cultivating vanilla at Kairos Agriculture (KA) and overseeing a bustling farm cafe that welcomes visitors with home-cooked…

  • Cheah Trust’s Jalan Kelawai Land Sold for RM130 Million

    Cheah Trust’s Jalan Kelawai Land Sold for RM130 Million

    Overview: A Prime Penang Plot Changes Hands A landmark property transaction has surfaced in Penang, with the trust of the late tycoon Cheah Leong Keah reported to have sold a 2.32-acre land parcel on a prominent Jalan Kelawai corner site for RM130 million. The sale, first reported by The Edge Malaysia Weekly covering the January…

  • Cheah Trust’s Prime Jalan Kelawai Land Sold for RM130 Million

    Cheah Trust’s Prime Jalan Kelawai Land Sold for RM130 Million

    Prime Jalan Kelawai plot fetches RM130 million A key asset belonging to the Cheah Leong Keah Trust has reportedly been sold for RM130 million. The 2.32-acre parcel sits on a prominent corner of Jalan Kelawai, a street known for its luxury residential and commercial appeal in Penang. The sale underscores the ongoing appetite among developers…

  • Miriam Yeung in Penang: Christmas Hot Spot Revealed This Year

    Miriam Yeung in Penang: Christmas Hot Spot Revealed This Year

    Penang’s Christmas Glow Attracts a Global Star When it comes to sun-filled holiday escapes, tropical Penang is proving itself a magnet for celebrities seeking a warm Christmas. Hong Kong singer and actress Miriam Yeung, 51, recently shared a relaxed, sun-kissed moment with her followers that has fans buzzing about her Christmas plans. The post shows…

  • Miriam Yeung in Penang: Christmas Spotlight on a Sunny Malaysian Holiday

    Miriam Yeung in Penang: Christmas Spotlight on a Sunny Malaysian Holiday

    Miriam Yeung’s Christmas post goes viral with a Penang twist Hong Kong singer and actress Miriam Yeung is making headlines this Christmas season, not for a lavish holiday party in her hometown, but for a relaxed, sun-soaked Christmas in Penang, Malaysia. The 51-year-old posted a cheerful image from a bright, outdoor setting, sending warm wishes…

  • Miriam Yeung Sparks Christmas Clues: Is Penang Her ‘Super Hot Spot’ This Year?

    Miriam Yeung Sparks Christmas Clues: Is Penang Her ‘Super Hot Spot’ This Year?

    Hong Kong star Miriam Yeung fuels Christmas speculation Christmas Day brought a wave of curiosity from fans as Hong Kong singer-actress Miriam Yeung posted a relaxed, sun-kissed birthday-season photo from an unfamiliar city. While many celebrities choose snowy destinations, the 51-year-old’s festive posture suggested a different kind of holiday mood — warm, breezy, and very…

  • Penang Fire: Man to be charged in mother and sister deaths

    Penang Fire: Man to be charged in mother and sister deaths

    Background of the Case In Penang, a blaze that tore through a rented residence at Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar on December 10 left two women dead — the man’s biological mother and his adopted sister. The incident has prompted a police investigation that has progressed over the past weeks, culminating in a planned court…

  • Penang Fire Case: Man to Be Charged in Mother and Child Death

    Penang Fire Case: Man to Be Charged in Mother and Child Death

    Background of the incident A fatal fire at a rented residence in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar, Penang, has prompted a legal proceeding that underscores the seriousness of the tragedy. On December 10, investigators believe the blaze led to the deaths of a mother and her adopted child, triggering a police investigation that has drawn…