April has truly been a whirlwind of excitement and achievement for the Racket Boy team! Across four weekends, we embarked on a journey filled with unforgettable moments and meaningful connections. Four events over four weekends: a soft launch at the Popular Bookfest in KLCC, a grand launch at Gerakbudaya, the docufilm premiere at Tunku Abdul …
On Saturday, the 27th of April, 2024, the historic Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman played host to the premiere of Racket Boy, a docufilm that captures the essence Philip’s life as adapted from the autobiograpgy, Racket Boy: Where’s My Country? The auditorium radiated nostalgia and warmth, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening that left …
Racket Boy Docufilm Premiere in KL – An evening of celebration & reflection Read More »
Rare is the occasion when everything falls into place; so it was on the morning of Saturday 20/4/2024 when the microphone caused some mischief at the start of the programme at the Gerakbudaya bookstore in KL’s leafy suburb of Petaling Jaya. AND THEN how the stars aligned! Following a brief and witty welcome speech by …
Thank you, Malaysia for the charming launch of “Racket Boy” Read More »
The day began at 9 am, greeted by the warm Malaysian sun. With the Book Fest at KLCC Convention Centre on the agenda, anticipation filled the air. The RB book proudly found its place among esteemed companions in the Humanities section, poised to inspire readers just as Elon Musk and Tony Robbins have done. Before …
April is going to be ablaze with Racket Boy’s various Malaysia launch events! Bookstore chain Popular is celebrating its 100th anniversary, making this year’s18th edition of its BookFest even more special. Running from April 6 to 14 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with exhibitors from Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the …
As I wind up my Malaysia stop-over following the backshadowing of India from Delhi to Kerala, it becomes clear I carry the torch of Eastern values, principles and culture with dedication, more so in the realm of sports, particularly badminton, a sport close to Racket Boy’s heart. In the heyday of Racket Boy’s international badminton …
Racket Boy found himself on an unexpected medical journey in Kuala Lumpur. Feeling under the weather, he decided to pay a visit to an 82-year-old doctor, opting for a spontaneous walk-in appointment – a far cry from the rigid systems he was accustomed to in the West.What unfolded during his visit was a remarkable contrast …
Fellini, an Italian restaurant in Petaling Jaya, KL, owned by the charming Tony Anastasi from Lazio, witnessed a set of vibrant personalities sharing stories spanning generations. It was an evening that brought together a diverse group of friends with over sixty-five years of collective history and memories. As we gathered around the table, a blend …
It was Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and to commemorate the day there was a talk on the relevance of the great leader by a visiting Indian professor at the Indian Cultural Centre, KL. While Gandhi remains an enduring source of inspiration, India’s freedom fighter, activist and lawyer extraordinaire was himself inspired by several luminaries from the …
