Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Vicky Fong

CIMB Artober Art and Soul 2025: Malaysia’s most stylish art affair returns

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,

Bufori CS8 Malaysia’s Handcrafted Super GT

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

Discovering Bakun and the soul of Sungai Asap in Belaga

Exploring the heart of Sarawak, this trip to Bakun Dam, Mebong Cove Villa, and the historic Uma Belor Leo Dian longhouse reveals stunning landscapes, warm local hospitality, and rich Kayan traditions. From serene lake views to traditional homestays, it’s a journey that uncovers the beauty and culture of a home

Dreamweaver the Musical Weaving Culture with Magic

Sarawak’s first homegrown musical theatre, Dreamweaver the Musical, has made its mark in Kuala Lumpur with a sold-out opening at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre. Featuring an all-Sarawakian cast, real songket weavers on stage, and original music by Jon Smith, the production weaves heritage, artistry and storytelling into a

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