A truly beneficial asset to enhance one’s dressing is a scarf. This timeless accessory is a must-have, even in a hot and humid country like Malaysia. Someone once advised, “Never leave home without a scarf.” Read on and find out why. Carlson is a Sarawakian artisan brand based in Kuala
The world’s longest zip coaster was launched in Penang in May 2022, proudly putting Malaysia prominently on the world tourism map. The 1.1-kilometre Zip Coaster, created by Escape Penang, which had also created history with its world’s longest water slide, has officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records. This
Children’s wear is no longer for mere functional use. Thanks to a new generation of discerning parents – those who want to dress their kids as they do themselves – children’s wear has begun to outpace that of adults in terms of growth. Children’s wear is no longer for mere
The Indonesian portions of Borneo boast endless resources and people with a strong sense of culture and creativity, such as this fashion designer and entrepreneur from Samarinda in East Kalimantan. Fanti Wahyu Nurvita has for the past 14 years been developing her brand ‘Hesandra Indonesia’ (HI). A few years ago,
With little knowledge of what lay in store, I attended a press launch by Astro recently that turned out to be a promo for a reality series premiering very soon. With a restaurant as the venue, the hint was that it related to dining. Stepping in, we were welcomed by
Kampung Pinggan Jaya is situated on the outskirts of Kuching and is now easily accessible by road, as compared to the past when it could only be reached by boat. Surrounded by nipah palm trees (Nypa fruticans), the small village community has developed an expertise in harvesting the nipah sap
Google this California-based artist and you will see an immediate pop-up of her painting bright poppy flowers and her nature-themed art, gracing homes and offices in the US. She is Lucy Liew, who happens to be the daughter of Dennis Lau, the outstanding monochrome photographer and amateur ethnographer behind the
Inspired by the stories of her ancestors who lived in the skies and on Earth, her new album is a journey of song through the cosmos; a song for the warriors who watch the mist rise on the morning of battle; a song of watching the clouds that indicate a
To contain the deadly Covid-19 pandemic in specific locations, the government announced an enhanced movement control order (EMCO), where all persons within the coverage area, whether locals or foreigners, are confined indoors while outsiders are barred from entry, with all entry points blocked. A necessary public health measure With the
Big-fashion brands and high street names worldwide are turning their production lines to meet needs arising from the Covid-19 crisis. Some are focused on masks while for others, its protective equipment and overalls for front-liners. In Malaysia, altruistic fashion initiatives are of a smaller scale but the efforts made are