Category: Features
Three French missionary nuns founded the Convent Light Street Penang Oldest Girls School in Southeast Asia. The Sisters arrived in Penang on April 12, 1852. Sister Gaetau, Sister Appolinaire, …
Check out these 8 Chinese New Year Lucky Foods with lucky symbolism for prosperity to eat during the festivities! Malaysians eat individual food or dishes for their symbolism during …
ZafigoX 2017 breaks barriers with the first Asian women’s travel and empowerment conference, which is part of GTF 2017. Every woman has a story to tell at ZafigoX to …
The Women’s Journey Thailand 2017 Campaign was launched with a gala welcome reception on 1 August 2017 at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home in Bangkok. The event was attended …
Explore the world of AVATAR in the “AVATAR: Discover Pandora” exhibition is at The Mall Bang Kapi shopping complex in Bangkok, Thailand. Upon its release in 2009, James Cameron’s …
For newcomers to Malaysia, there are countless things that make Malaysians unique. From our habits to our food obsessions, we have our own set of quirks and cultural traits. …
E&O Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Marks the Start of the Festive Season in Penang. The annual E&O Hotel Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 1 kicks off Christmas …
We at Smart Dory are celebrating our very first contest and we are extremely excited. It is dubbed as a SmartDory Easy Peasy Contest #1 and to make it ‘easy …
If you’re a nature lover or photographer, macro photography in Penang will take you on a fascinating journey into the tiny world of insects. Xpression, a tight-knit group of …
I met Dallan through work, and he mentioned that his dad, Frankie Cheah, is on the motorcycle ride of a lifetime with some old friends. “Would you like to …
Aishah Afandi spoke to Swiss architect Sandra Garder and software engineer Markus Elmer who travel the world in their VW Volkswagen Vanagon camper. Sunrise over the Big Blue Marble …
Travel magazine columnist and Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter Chairperson B L Khoo is a true blue Penangite and a “MAKAN” King. Like the rest of the …
Family Style Roast Pork with five-spice powder and Shaoxing wine seasoning is the secret ingredients for home chef Eelynn Koay’s recipe. Eelynn writes and shares with Smart Dory her …
Many people struggle to sleep at night without realizing that unresolved guilt can contribute to their insomnia. Understanding the Link Between Insomnia and Unresolved Guilt They may feel anxious …
Orang Asli Temiar – Orang Asli means “original people” or the “aboriginal people” in Malay. The official term used for the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia. Orang Asli Temiar (Temiar) …
Contemporary indigenous artist and activist Shaq Koyok, 29, is passionate to the core of his love of the natural environment and surroundings. Born a Temuan, in an ‘Orang Asli’ …
Rock To Run 2015 was the first event I covered that got me thinking hard. What began with Eric Clapton’s guitar has turned into something bigger than anyone imagined—a …
How Baking Can Help with Depression and Improve Mental Health Many people don’t know that baking can help with depression. Teh Healinghart Centre Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Doreen Teh shares …
Many students’ false beliefs make them feel pressured and stressed about being number one all the time. Teh Healinghart Centre Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Doreen Teh, shares this insightful story. …
Sarawakian ballroom dancer Khim Ho started dancing as a child, fulfils her dream and finds success as a dance instructor in Kuala Lumpur. Khim Ho started ballroom dancing at …