Danisha Nair

Malaysia’s weather could become significantly hotter over the coming year after the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warned that a potential Super El Niño may develop, with the strongest impacts expected between March and May 2027. While the forecast is no reason to cancel holidays, it is something both international visitors and Malaysians planning trips around the country should factor into their travel plans.

For many travellers, South Korea begins with Seoul’s bustling neighbourhoods, K-pop landmarks, and late-night street food. A new tourism initiative, the K-Chicken Belt Platform, is encouraging visitors to venture far beyond the capital by following one of the country’s most beloved comfort foods: Korean fried chicken.

When we think of Mount Everest, we often picture snow-capped peaks, freezing temperatures, and months of gruelling preparation. But for Malaysian mountaineer Margaret Chew, climbing the world’s highest mountain became something far more personal. It wasn’t simply about reaching the summit. It became proof that even after life’s darkest moments, it’s still possible to keep moving forward.