Author: Elizabeth Tai
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How I use social media, and why Mastodon is still No.1 for me
There’s something inherently combative about Western social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The people there often seem mean-spirited, and the overall experience feels hostile. Chinese social media can be better due to stricter moderation policies, but you have to choose the right platform to dwell in.
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Public transportation in my neighbourhood and I have electric car envy
Light rail transits, walkways, BRTs, public busses … I’m really grateful that my area has all these and I am not forced to be car dependent.
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Gearing up for Chinese New Year with a day of shopping at Sunway Pyramid
Today I’m grateful for: a) Malaysia’s abundance of good food b) The efficient public transport in my neighbourhood c) The ability to buy pricey bakkwa to treat my parents!
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Weekend Tales #8: My favourite things of 2024
I was wondering who in the world would be interested in my favourite things. But then I realised that one of them could actually save your life, so here am I sharing it. Siti the kitty She’s a little bite-y, but we have this little ritual where, each time she sees me, she’ll let out…
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My experience ‘going paid’ on Subastack in 2024
Last year, I activated the option for readers to pay me on a lark, and was surprised by what happened despite my very low expectations.
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I love Malaysia. I also resent it.
It’s complicated. A bittersweet letter to Malaysia on Malaysia Day. 📧 Subscribe to read the post. Subscription is free.
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5 more reads from Asia
The results of my painstaking digging of the interwebs for your reading pleasure.
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Malaysians stunned by Kuala Lumpur sinkhole
Like many Malaysians, my eyes are glued to news a sinkhole that swallowed a woman in the middle of the capital. 📧 Subscribe to read the post. Subscription is free.
Elizabeth Tai 