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Feature Article on SBSinternational.org

by andrewkooman on February 7, 2010

Check out this great write up about yours truly, Ten Silver Coins: The Drylings of Acchora, and the forthcoming Disappointed by Hope at sbsinternational.org

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Behind the Scenes of Disappointed by Hope

by andrewkooman on January 6, 2010

I’m pleased to say that Disappointed by Hope: Migrants and Refugees in Search of A Better Country, the forthcoming book from YWAM Malaysia and Raise Their Voice Against Injustice is approaching the finish line. We’re nearing a final edit.  Yesterday I spent much of the day going through the incredible photography of Jonathan Kwok, the [...]

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Makan in Ipoh: Duck, Chicken, Pork and Snake

by andrewkooman on November 9, 2009

Yes.  Snake.  The taste isn’t surprising.  It’s meaty and solid, not unlike chicken, filled with fish-like bony vertebrae.  But I stayed away from the skin.  Been spending some quality time with Vietnamese migrant workers.  A roommate of one caught a python in a fishing net and fried it up. Pork rice.  Simple, somewhat fatty.  Quite [...]

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Beef Kway Teow & Banana Leaf

by andrewkooman on November 5, 2009

It’s been a few weeks since I documented some of the dishes I’ve had the exquisite privilege of indulging in while in Penang. Beef Kway Teow Soup from the Penang White Coffee Shop in Georgetown, Penang White Coffee (from the same place… go figure, right?). Banana Leaf from Arati’s (Complete with Pappadam and Kopi Ais). [...]

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Webcast Contents: – Portion of the sale of each print and ebook to go toward a fantastic cause – Malaysia Release of Ten Silver Coins – Canada/ US ebook and print book shipment date – Update on Malaysia Migrant/Refugee publication Location: Botanical Gardens, Penang

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Malaysia Release of Ten Silver Coins

by andrewkooman on November 2, 2009

I’m excited to announce the Malaysian Launch of Ten Silver Coins: The Drylings of Acchora. Sunday 15 November, 2009 @ PenHOP in Penang (see poster for address) Featuring: – A Reading and Books Signing by the Author – Music from Malaysian Recording Artist Josh Yeoh – Door Prizes – A Preview of the Upcoming Publication [...]

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