The writer revisits Jalan Sin Chew Kee, a street near her first home in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting on how it has changed. Once a quiet row of colonial terrace houses, it is now a lively spot of cafés, restaurants, and design studios, blending the old and the new, much like
‘Am I Okay?’ is a community-driven mental health art exhibition by Miri-based volunteers that uses creativity, storytelling, and interactive experiences to help visitors explore emotions, spark conversations, and promote understanding across generations. Young artists spark national conversation on mental health through art IN a world where “I’m fine” often masks
THE English-Speaking Union (ESU) of Malaysia, renowned for organising the prestigious national public speaking competition for Malaysians aged 16 to 20 over the past two decades, proudly hosted the ESU International Conference Meeting (ICM) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur from September 29 to October 2, 2025. The conference brought together 30
With a renewed vision and a dynamic new team, MODA is redefining what Malaysian fashion stands for — one that celebrates inclusivity, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose among designers across the nation. New Chapter of Innovation and Inclusivity in Fashion Change is in the air at the Malaysian
In the quiet coastal village of Pasir Pandak, art, memory, and conservation converge through the Frugal Artist-in-Residence (FAiR) project – a collaboration between Malaysian and UK institutions that transforms local stories and environmental concerns into creative expressions of hope and renewal. Reviving a Coastal Heritage through Arts and Conservation PASIR
In a stunning fusion of haute couture and high technology, Malaysian designer Dr Fara Mas unveiled CYBER GLAM, a futuristic collection that blurs the line between the physical and digital worlds. Showcased at the iMSTYLO NFT event in Kuala Lumpur, the collection marks a bold new era where blockchain, innovation,
Kuching-born designer, Nasha Namara, and his label, Nasha Prive, stole the spotlight at Borneo Fashion Week 2025 with a bold, sustainable collection that fused Bornean heritage with urban edge – earning him the coveted Best Designer award. Sustainability in Style IN a dazzling showcase of creativity, culture and conscious design,
The M World and M Universe Grand Pageant 2025 lit up Kuala Lumpur with a celebration of global beauty, cultural pride and purpose-driven elegance — proving that modern pageantry is about more than crowns and catwalks. A New Era of Elegance It was a beauty pageant unfamiliar to me, yet
CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2025 returned in spectacular fashion, uniting art, fashion, music and design in a dazzling cultural showcase that reaffirmed Malaysia’s growing global creative presence. Weaving Sculpture, Performance, Storytelling into Couture CIMB Artober Art and Soul 2025 (CIMB Artober) made a dazzling comeback for its fifth year,
MALAYSIA’S Merdeka week is always a celebration of national pride and achievement. This year, that spirit was captured in an unexpected way: through the unveiling of a car that redefines luxury performance motoring. The all-new Bufori CS8 is more than an automobile. It is a bold statement that Malaysia can