The Butterworth Ferry’s Farewell is a poignant, lyrical story that follows a multi-generational Malaysian family as they take the final voyage of the iconic Sri Melaka ferry across the Penang Strait. As the aging vessel makes its last journey from Butterworth to George Town, Ah Leng, her husband Ah Tuck, their daughter Nana, and young grandson Eddy are enveloped in waves of memory, love, and...
"The Taste of Grandma's Asam Laksa" is a heartwarming children's story about Lily and Eddy, who embark on an adventurous quest through the vibrant streets of Penang to find the missing torch ginger flower, a crucial ingredient for their Grandma Bell's legendary asam laksa. Their journey, filled with unexpected encounters and helpful strangers, highlights themes of family tradition...
In 1985 George Town, a curious boy named Arjun builds a simple kite from his late grandfather’s forgotten design, unknowingly reviving a cherished tradition from Penang’s 1957 independence celebrations. With the help of his friends—Eddy, Anna, Lily X, Bell, Lily N, Emma, Hyuga, Pye, and Alexis—he uncovers the powerful story behind the layang-langit kites, symbols of freedom and joy. Together...
Mrs. Lee's eyes squinted in the early morning sun as she stepped out onto the porch of her small townhouse. The chilly spring air brushed against her cheeks, a gentle wake-up call that she hadn't felt in months. She tightened the knot of her blue and white striped apron around her waist and picked up her basket of freshly baked cookies, the sweet scent wafting around her. Her neighbor, Mr. Kim...
