An elderly woman receives an unexpected visit from the legendary Hang Tuah. Pari-pari, bunian, and other mythical creatures form friendships with humans—offering companionship, protection, and even love. Participating in the Unduk Ngadau binds a pragmatic university student to her culture in unexpected ways, while a lake in Sungeiway is briefly invaded by heaven.

A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic 2: Modern Folktale Retellings immerses you in a world that is both modern and magical, familiar and strange, as 14 Malaysian authors retell fairy tales and folklore from across Malaysia. Stir a little spoonful of magic into your tea, whether you’re from these shores or from far away.

A burong descends from Tansang Kenyalang in the midst of a dire catastrophe. A shapeshifter frees Kedah from the dreaded Raja Bersiong only to uncover a darker secret. A woman learns to channel her family’s food magic. A young huntress of supernatural creatures charts her own path of love.

This anthology of short stories offers fresh takes on Malaysian folklore and fairy tales, adds enchantment to the ordinary, and bursts with new, wonderful flavours. Stir a little spoonful of magic into your tea, whether you’re from these shores or from far away.

Penang, with its mix of old world charm and modern bustle, has captured the hearts of many — making it the ideal place for a little bit of romance. Bask in the sweetness of young hearts falling in love and cheer them on when circumstances stand in their way. Walk through the pain of broken relationships and rejoice at unexpected reunions. Whether you prefer it happy or bittersweet, straightforward or a little complicated, Love in Penang offers you 18 morsels of love in various forms.