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Malay Mail
14 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Malay Mail
The story behind a simple bowl of noodles at PJ SS3's Restoran 33
PETALING JAYA, June 2 — Throughout my years of writing about food, I have come to realise it really goes beyond just the taste of the food. Behind each bowl or dish that we're served, there's always a story, whether it's happy or sad, as it represents someone's life story. Like this bowl of noodles — blanketed with nuggets of minced pork — served with a bowl of clear broth, fish balls and pork balls. It looks ordinary. In fact, it's probably too simple, making me wonder if anyone would make a beeline to this stall to eat this, but somehow it's become a bowl of noodles I really don't mind driving back to my old neighbourhood to relish again. In this crazy world where outlandish meals like overflowing bowls of curry mee jam packed with all kinds of ingredients go viral for its abundance rather than the taste of the curry, where does this bowl of noodles stand? It took me sometime to figure out which stall served the noodles so use this as a reference point. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi For this stall owner, a woman known as Chew, it's her heritage, passed down from her parents who operated this stall about 50 years ago. Back in the old days, this stall offered beef noodles with a minced meat topping. It came with beef broth, where handmade beef tendon balls, soft tendons and tender beef accompanied the noodles. Sadly, that skill for making those beef tendon balls was lost after the older generation passed away. When the mad cow disease struck, the stall pivoted to cleverly tweak their recipe, serving pork with a similar seasoning as the topping and using chicken broth paired with commercially sourced fish balls and pork balls. Each bowl is accompanied by this light broth (left) with fish balls and pork balls and the all-important homemade chilli sauce (right) with calamansi lime juice. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Once operated by Chew and her sister, she is now on her own as her sibling has decided to hang up her apron. She gallantly continues business in the morning at this coffee shop in PJ SS3. I must admit I didn't even know of this stall's existence despite residing in SS3 as a child, until I read about it on social media. Don't knock her food despite its minimalist look. My small bowl (RM8) with loh shue fun and those minced pork bites was demolished in no time; the empty bowl a sign of supreme satisfaction. Chew spends time to drive flavour into her minced pork, slowly cooking it in a sauce until it's a dark brown and tender. 'Sang mee' is the preferred choice for noodles with the regulars. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Try it with sang mee or egg noodles, a crowd favourite, as those al dente strands are a perfect pairing with the topping. Drizzle that deep red homemade chilli sauce over your noodles for an added punch. Its mellow spiciness has just a slight zing, thanks to calamansi lime juice versus those who use vinegar for a sharper piquancy. One may think the broth is flavourless judging from its light look but don't be fooled. Previously using beef in their offerings, the stall pivoted to offer pork instead, tweaking the seasoning to suit their customers' tastes. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Brewed from pork bones and chicken carcasses, it's naturally sweetened making it a great pairing with the fish balls and pork balls. These may not be home made but the pork ball isn't overloaded with fillers and has a distinct meaty flavour. Even the two types of fish balls are good with a slight bounce. The big size for the noodles is RM9, which is an upgrade for the noodles of your choice rather than the topping. Out of all the numerous coffee shops that dot this neighbourhood, this place tends to have sparse offerings and was famous for its chap fan for lunch but that stall owner has recently retired. It's right behind the super popular Sin Chew Chicken Rice at Restoran New Pom Pom. This coffee shop was popular for its economy rice stall and is found just behind Restoran New Pom Pom. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Pork Noodle Stall Restoran 33 2, Jalan SS3/35 Taman Universiti, Petaling Jaya Open: 6.30am to 12pm. Closed on Sunday. *This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. **Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Commissioner McGrath raises 'SkinnyTok' concerns with TikTok CEO
Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, has held an online meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew. In a statement, Mr McGrath described it as a constructive meeting during which a number of items were discussed including data protection and data flows, consumer protection, the Commission's plans for a Digital Fairness Act, the protection of minors online, and plans for a European Democracy Shield. The Commissioner also raised the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', the social media hashtag which promotes often dangerous advice on weight-loss and dieting. "I raised with Mr Chew the dangers posed to minors in particular by the social media hashtag SkinnyTok," Mr McGrath said. "I reaffirmed that the protection of minors online is a top priority of the European Commission and there are clear obligations on all social media platforms to ensure children are safe online." The risks associated with TikTok's algorithms are already part of the investigation opened by the European Commission against TikTok in February 2024. This investigation is specifically addressing TikTok's mitigation measures in relation to harmful algorithmic recommendation, including in relation to eating disorders. "For his part, Mr Chew said TikTok is taking the matter very seriously and is engaging with Commission officials in the context of the application of the Digital Services Act to ensure the required mitigation is in place," Mr McGrath said. "This is a live investigation which will take its course in the normal way but I felt it was important to reiterate the Commission's strong stance on child protection," he added. In a statement to RTÉ's Morning Ireland, TikTok said it has "strict rules" against dangerous weight loss behaviours on its platform, and the app offers several wellbeing resources, ways to connect with experts. It added that for teenage viewers, some content with harmful body ideals is age restricted.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Girl in hospital, as parents charged with child abuse
Facing the judge: Chew (right) and wife Mak being escorted by police to the Sessions Court in Balik Pulau, Penang. — Sin Chew Daily BALIK PULAU: A 12-year-old girl, believed to be abused by her parents who have been charged in court, is receiving treatment in hospital. The Year Six pupil, who suffered physical injuries, has been placed under the care of her grandmother. Chew Kok Wan, 47, and wife Mak Wai Peng, 49, claimed trial when the charge was read before Sessions Court judge Ahzal Fariz Ahmad Khairuddin, here yesterday. They are accused of committing the offence at their high-rise residence in Bayan Lepas at about 7.30am on May 18. The charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 deals with abuse, neglect, abandonment or exposure of a child in a manner likely to cause physical or emotional injury. If convicted, the couple face a fine of up to RM50,000, a jail term not exceeding 20 years or both. Deputy public prosecutor Lim Jin Hong urged the court to set bail at RM20,000 for each charge and wanted them to report to the nearest police station every month. 'I also request that the accused be ordered to refrain from disturbing the victim and surrender their passports to the court,' he said. Lawyer V. Parthipan pleaded for a lower bail, saying his clients risked losing their jobs if they are absent from work if remanded. Chew works as a factory supervisor with a monthly salary of RM5,500, while Mak is a project manager at a factory earning RM7,000 monthly. 'Despite their combined income, the husband supports his elderly mother and their 15-year-old son who is in secondary school, besides servicing their car and housing loans. 'The wife recently had initial surgery for ovarian cancer and requires ongoing treatment at a private hospital,' he said. The judge set bail at RM10,000 each and ordered both accused not to disturb the victim or prosecution witnesses until the case is concluded. The court also ordered them to surrender their passports and report to the nearest police station every month. Mention was fixed for July 1. The couple posted bail.
The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Pantai Hillpark residents bag nearly 2,900kg of recyclables in three months to win competition
Devakumaran (second from right) receiving the award from Benetello (right). With them are Chew (left) and Rosli. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star COMMUNITY spirit and a commitment to the environment have helped residents of a Kuala Lumpur strata property emerge as champions in a recycling competition. Pantai Hillpark Phase 5 residents collected 2,894.6kg of recyclables over three months, earning them the top spot in the Strata Recycling Competition (KL Edition) under the #MyHomeRecycling campaign. Management corporation (MC) chairman P. Devakumaran credited the residents for their consistent efforts and teamwork. 'We decided to participate in the programme as we noticed that we had a lot of recyclables that were being discarded. 'We joined the programme around September last year and the response has been very good. 'There were some teething issues but we managed to sort these out,' he said during a prize presentation event. Devakumaran added that the competition was a good way to promote recycling within the community while generating a small income. He said proceeds from the sale of recyclables were shared between the MC and cleaners. The competition was organised by Riiicycle Tech Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the non-governmental organisa- tions (NGOs) Malaysian Recycling Alliance (Marea) and GreenWeive. Supported by SWCorp Wilayah Persekutuan, the contest aims to promote recycling among residents of high-rise and strata properties. These residents are encouraged to trade in their recyclable items for redeemable vouchers using the Riiicycle app. Riiicycle founder Chew Chin Huat explained that the competition was designed to encourage awareness by offering incentives to participants. 'We want to turn recycling awareness into action through an infrastructure-knowledge sharing approach. 'In our first phase, we approached strata properties in Kuala Lumpur to participate, and now, we have about 15 properties on board. 'Entering phase two, Riiicycle aims to scale the initiative further by inviting more strata communities and high-rise residential areas to take part in this collective environmental effort.' He added that top recyclers would be awarded every three months. Between January and April, a total of 25,838.66kg of recyclables were collected from the city's high-rise residents. Marea chief executive officer Roberto Benetello emphasised the NGO's role in driving the transition toward a recycling ecosystem by promoting circular economy practices and supporting the adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). 'With EPR, the responsibility for managing packaging waste falls on the companies. 'This approach not only helps protect the environment but also supports the development of a circular economy. 'Recycled packaging is transformed into secondary products, which helps reduce the need for raw materials,' he said. Benetello added the goal was to keep raw materials in circulation for as long as possible as a way of minimising waste and promoting more sustainable consumption patterns. A prize presentation ceremony was held to award participants as well as recipients of a lucky draw. Cash prizes totalling RM3,500 were awarded during the ceremony. Also present were Lembah Pantai Federal Territories Residents Representative Council (MPPWP) sub-zone 3 chairman Rosli Ishak and representatives from SWCorp.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore shares fall amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.2%
The benchmark Straits Times Index fell 0.2 per cent or 6.82 points to 3,875.60. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - Shares on the Singapore bourse ended lower on May 26, even as regional markets ended mixed. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent or 6.82 points to 3,875.60. Across the broader market, decliners edged out gainers 268 to 220, after 894.4 million securities worth $751.7 million were traded. The top gainer on the index was in-flight caterer Sats, which rose 2.3 per cent or seven cen ts to $3.05. The biggest blue-chip decliner was offshore and marine specialist Seatrium. The counter slid 1.4 per cent or three cents to $2.04. Genting Singapore was the most actively traded counter by volume, with 30.3 million shares worth $21.3 million traded. The counter fell 1.4 per cent or one cent to $0.70. Markets across the region ended mixed. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.4 per cent while Australia's ASX 200 ended flat. South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 2 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively. In view of the mixed Asian markets, Mr Paul Chew, head of research at Phillip Securities, said the US administration's 'constant flip-flops' in tariffs and policies will keep any business exposed to America hesitant to invest in inventories or capacity. 'The ever-present threat of tariffs only raises the risk premium of any manufacturer exposed to the US markets, especially semiconductor companies,' said Mr Chew. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
