As work and home increasingly blur, cafés and co-working spaces across Malaysia are emerging as modern “third places” – offering connection, comfort and community for a generation seeking spaces that feel more like home than home itself. Cafés, co-working and the search for belonging ON a weekday afternoon in Kuala
Malaysian fashion house, Tom Abang Saufi (TAS), celebrated 40 years of design excellence at the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The showcase highlighted heritage-inspired prints and modern silhouettes, blending Sarawakian tradition with contemporary style. Four Decades of Malaysian Fashion THE Islamic Fashion Festival, held in the splendid setting of
From the 98th floor of Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118 to the open steppes of Mongolia, Melinda Looi’s 2026 Chinese New Year collections – Looi Fu Hustle and Mellgolian – fuse cinematic flair, martial arts energy and nomadic spirit. The avant-garde designer’s showcase blends nostalgia, humour and couture, inviting guests to
VIMONO by Anastasia transforms authentic vintage Japanese kimonos into versatile, contemporary cardigans, blending cultural heritage with modern style. Each one-of-a-kind piece celebrates craftsmanship, history, and effortless elegance, making traditional garments wearable and relevant for today’s wardrobe. Where tradition meets contemporary style WHEN I was first approached to write about vintage
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,
