In today's Instagram-era, it's hard not to feel a little #FOMO (fear of missing out) when scrolling through the lives of celebrities and social media influencers. They've got the fame, the looks, and enough money to live the kind of life that some can only dream of. But while many of them may seem detached … Continue reading Small Town Stars: Famous People from Kajang
In recent years, trendy eateries and artisan coffee shops have made its way into Malaysian culture. These ‘hipster cafes’ have revolutionized the standard shop-lot businesses — restaurants and cafes are no longer just places where you go to satisfy your hunger, but rather transformed into spaces for socialising and productivity while also fulfilling your cravings (and … Continue reading Top 3 Must-Visit Cafes on Kajang’s MKH Boulevard
The Kajang of present day is a border town of advancing modernity. Day to day, the loud tempo and multiplicity of the locals growing economic, occupational and social life is almost constant and almost everywhere. From the smoothly flowing rhythm of the MRT, to the steady chime of continuous 'dings' at the town's local Family Mart, … Continue reading People Stories: Kajang Through the Years
The Price of Sustainability Sustainable and ethical fashion is the latest wave to hit the fashion industry – changing the game for the mass-production of clothing and influencing the way that major clothing brands manufacture and market their products. Currently, Adidas is the latest company to join the eco-friendly trend, partnering with Willow Smith to … Continue reading Kajang Thrift Stores: Give Back While Shopping in these Small Town Gems
As is the case with many postcolonial communities, many among our country are excited to rush towards 'modernity'. Unfortunately, we have been conditioned to assume that what is 'modern' cannot exist alongside that which is cultural or 'kampung' ― and so modern architecture in Malaysia is largely mechanical and industrial in appearance, devoid of any … Continue reading Beyond Grandfather Stories: Kajang’s Heritage Center
Food is an important part of culture. In fact, some dishes are so closely associated with specific communities, places and cultures that they eventually become synonymous with their locations of origin – consider for instance the well-known ‘Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice’, ‘Penang Laksa’, or even ‘Mee Kolok Sarawak’. Over time and through the practice of … Continue reading The Ultimate Kajang Satay Showdown
When I think about everyday public life in Kajang, I think about Cendol Tokong. Located in between the humble, old, and independently run ‘Galeri Warisan’ or Kajang Hulu Langat Heritage Centre; and the new Stadium Kajang MRT Station, which looms over the town square as a visual symbol of the multiple transformations that Kajang has … Continue reading Eating Together in Difference: Kajang’s Cendol Tokong
The Kajang Standard 