PeaceBeUponYou (PBUY) was established in mid 2011. The idea started off as a project for self-improvement and development within a small and large context. The former involved the cultivation of good qualities in one’s character, and the latter was an...
Malaysians need no introduction to the legendary Pasar Lokein (Lokein Market) which is strategically located at Memory Lane in the old school town of Ipoh, Perak. It is the most famous pasar karat (flea market) in the country and often...
The Gasket Alley is a curated space housing all of the above, with a huge knack for cool parties from time to time. Founded by a free-spirited group of friends in 2015, this brick-and-mortar space has since been a trove...
The Great Fire in Ipoh in 1892, spurred the Chinese community to organise their own fire brigades, under the guidance of William Cowan, the Assistant Protector of Chinese. During the early years, firefighting was a voluntary job with each shop...
