Monday, 1 September 2025

Author: Vicky Fong

Tangoo dazzles with ‘Venus Ascendant’ at Fashion Week

Sarawak-born designer, Moses Law, and his partner, Eric Yeong, unveiled Tangoo’s latest collection, ‘Venus Ascendant’, at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2025 with a dramatic showcase that blended fashion, performance, and mythology into an ethereal celebration of beauty and transformation. Myth, Movement and Modern Glamour THIS year’s Kuala Lumpur Fashion

KLFW 2025 opens in style with ‘songket’ revival

Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2025 opened in striking style with a collaborative showcase led by heritage textile house Sofia Iman, reimagining Malaysia’s traditional ‘songket’ for a modern, global audience. Heritage Reimagined, Style Redefined AFTER a successful showcase at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2024 in its purpose-built show space on

Sarawak Malay Cultural Heritage Preservation Festival

NUANSA SENI VOL. 6 A night of tradition, fashion and cultural pride came alive at Nuansa Seni Vol. 6 in Kuching, as designers, performers, and community leaders came together to celebrate and preserve the rich heritage of Sarawak’s Malay culture. Tradition Meets Modern Elegance An evening of cultural pride and

An ode to memory and brokenness

In ‘Me, Then Blue’, artist Alice Chang reimagines centuries-old porcelain fragments from a shipwreck into striking works of art, inviting viewers to embrace brokenness as beauty. The exhibition at Lai Lai Art Gallery is a quiet yet powerful meditation on memory, heritage and resilience. Fragments of Blue‘Me, Then Blue’ at

WHODUNIT at Round Tower 1886

An immersive evening of mystery, theatre, and fine dining took over Kuching’s historic Round Tower 1886, as the Delphic Arts and Culture Association Malaysia staged WHODUNIT — a captivating dinner theatre experience that left guests guessing between courses. Serving Up Drama and Dessert in Kuching’s Historic Round Tower In a

Art of Speed 2025: Bigger, bolder, and full throttle

Malaysia’s premier custom culture event, Art of Speed, returns in 2025 with its biggest edition yet – blending high-octane automotive showcases, cutting-edge streetwear, global guests, and live music into one unmissable lifestyle festival at MAEPS, Serdang. Malaysia’s custom culture giant shifts into high gear IF you’ve ever attended an Art

Little Cottage – Where nature nurtures

In a quiet corner of Kuching, a unique preschool is redefining early childhood education by reconnecting children with nature. Founded by a mother on a mission, Little Cottage blends academic learning with outdoor exploration – nurturing young minds through soil, sunlight and soul. Learning in Leaf and Light GROWING up,

Kuching’s Forgotten Treasure

Tucked away behind overgrowth and nearly forgotten by time, Kuching’s Old Nurses’ Quarters is more than just a decaying post-war structure—it’s a rare window into Sarawak’s architectural, social, and healthcare history. As calls for its preservation grow, this quietly dignified building prompts a deeper reflection on what progress truly means.

Hanif Arip Sarawak’s Rising Star in Mandopop

With a steady hand and heartfelt vision, Kuching-born Hanif Arip is quietly carving out his place in the Mandopop scene. From his soulful Mandarin vocals to a cinematic space-themed music video, the rising singer’s second single, 时空裂缝 (Tear in Space-Time), reveals both artistic ambition and a deep-rooted pride in his

Journey to Sungei Asap: A glimpse into Sarawak’s indigenous heartland

Deep in Sarawak’s interior lies Sungei Asap, home to one of the state’s smallest and least-known Indigenous communities — the Ukit. Their longhouse, Uma Ukit, recently gained national recognition for its handcrafted rattan wall, a stunning testament to tradition, unity, and artistry. A Longhouse Like No Other Upon arriving in