Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Author: Vicky Fong

CNY 2025: Lights, lanterns, legacy

Chap Goh Mei is a festival that marks the end of Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. Before the close, writer Vicky Fong reflects on two key highlights of the season: the stunning Bountiful Blessings fish lantern installation at Kwai Chai Hong in Kuala Lumpur and a heartfelt community celebration in

Tuak Alus: Sarawakian Tuak made for the world

Tuak, a traditional rice wine cherished in Borneo’s Sarawak and Sabah regions, is not just a drink; it is a piece of heritage. With tips from his elders and experienced brewers, Raffly Langi refined his family’s recipe and has been promoting the drink at pop-up stores in Kuala Lumpur, where

Atelier Prive Melson- Harbin Fashion Week’s Popular Award

Harbin Fashion Week celebrates its 11th year as one of the most prestigious platforms for both emerging and established designers. Among the 34 international fashion labels showcased at the event was Atelier Prive Melson, a Malaysian brand by designer Melvin Ashley Shah. More exposure, more opportunities Harbin Fashion Week celebrates

Australia Day 2025

On January 22, the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur officially launched its anniversary year with an Australia Day celebration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic presence in Malaysia. The origins of this relationship stretch back even further, to December

Wear red this Chinese New Year!

THIS year 2025 in the Lunar Calendar will see three colours which are rich, intense, and aligned with fire energy to symbolise vitality.  They are Red, Pink and Purple which are recommended for Chinese New Year by Feng Shui masters who also mentioned that we must not wear black, white,

Taylor’s University: Shaping the future of fashion

Taylor’s University continues to set the benchmark for excellence in fashion education through its Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours) programme, offering students unparalleled international exposure in 2024. Developing the next generation of fashion leaders Taylor’s University continues to set the benchmark for excellence in fashion education through its Bachelor

Delphic Cultural Summit – Celebrating arts and unity

The Delphic Cultural Summit in Kolkata, brought together participants from 45 countries to promote arts, cultural education and global unity. Hosted by the International Delphic Council and the Delphic Council of West Bengal, the event showcased Bengal’s rich heritage through captivating performances, insightful talks and interactive sessions, while fostering connections

Style Series’ SL/AY Fashion Show Unearthing Next Gen Models

Style Series held a fashion show in mid-December at the Old Court House as the finale of their three-day intensive modelling workshop. The workshop, held in partnership with Runway Productions Malaysia, had a total of 45 participants ranging from 6 to 43 years old from all social backgrounds throughout Sarawak.

Miss CosmoWorld Beacon of international unity, empowerment

ONE of Malaysia’s most prestigious international beauty pageants, unveiled its 2024 event lineup at a grand press conference held at the Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil. With participants from 34 nations, Miss CosmoWorld 2024 is raising the bar in promoting beauty, talent, and cultural diversity on a truly global

Does AI Dream of Electric Mouse Deer?

Digital art is an artistic activity that incorporates digital technology into the creation or production process, or as computerised art that employs or interacts with digital media. In the month of October, a Digital Arts Festival was held in conjunction with the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2024 (IDECS 2024)