Aida Ahmad

1 day ago | thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad

WAGYU beef and foie gras in a sandwich is as decadent as it gets. As we took our seats at the marble countertop teppanyaki bar in Iketeru, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, a heady mix of anticipation and appetite hung in the air – all of it building towards that first bite of the Japanese sando. We knew what was coming wasn’t just food – it was theatre, indulgence and craftsmanship layered between slices of charcoal bread.

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad

A RECENTLY constructed flood retention pond at Taman Teluk Pulai, in Klang, Selangor is causing frustration among residents who say it has failed to serve its intended purpose. The pond located at Lorong Serampang 1 has not providng much-needed flood mitigation, they say. Earlier this year, StarMetro spotted a notice board by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) announcing work to establish a retention pond on a piece of vacant land in the neighbourhood.

6 days ago | thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad

Retired educator uses Star-NiE programme in Putrajaya workshop for 64 schoolchildrenA RETIRED teacher’s belief in the power of newspapers as a learning tool has led her to leverage The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education (Star-NiE) programme to offer interactive learning experiences. Chang Siew Juen led her first session as a language trainer for a Star-NiE student workshop in Putrajaya on Wednesday. The workshop was part of the Federal Territories of Putrajaya Education Department’s Reading Campaign.

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad

Experts help women better understand midlife hormonal changesIN a world where midlife often arrives quietly – yet carries seismic shifts within – a workshop on menopause, relationships and emotional resilience created a space for women to learn and share. Held at a bistro in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the event drew over 20 female attendees who gained insights to better navigate their health and well-being.

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad

IF I were to choose the last meal of my life, there are quite a number of favourites on my list, especially those comprising my mother’s heirloom recipes. It is near impossible to choose just one, but if I had to pick a few, one of those dishes would be nombu kanji – her version of the popular bubur lambuk. A savoury rice porridge often consumed for sahur and breaking fast during Ramadan, the history of nombu kanji’s wholesome presence dates back to South India.