From mushroom materials to pineapple pleather. Plastic is slowly but surely killing our planet. An estimated 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced, used and discarded since its introduction in the early 1950, with an astonishing 60% of that…
May 23, 2018
Robinsons Kuala Lumpur opens up a whole new world of shopping for everyone in the family
Robinson’s flagship location in KL houses 500 brands across 200,000 square feet of space, 110 of which are exclusive to Robinsons Kuala Lumpur and 65 making their Malaysian debut. Kuala Lumpur has always been a colourful shopping destination within the…
Feb 21, 2018
First Scoop: The Hour Glass Malaysia Lunar New Year 2018 celebration
8 February, 2018 Way Modern Chinois Restaurant The Hour Glass Malaysia Lunar New Year celebration (swipe left for more) The Hour Glass got a head start on the festivities this year, ushering cheer and prosperity on the 8th day on…
Dec 27, 2017
5 ways to light up your New Year celebration in the city
Whether you’re looking to dine, party, pamper, or unwind with the family, here’s where you can ring in 2018 with the best views of Kuala Lumpur fireworks. Amid cries of ‘Where did the year go?!’ and ‘Time sure flies’, most…
Dec 20, 2017
Hilton KL sold to Le Méridien owner to the tune of RM497 million
This amount is not even close to the asking price of RM780 million to RM880 million put up back in April. What’s in the stars for Le Méridien and Hilton KL? Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel – one of the city’s…
Nov 30, 2017
5 reasons co-working spaces are the future of offices
Roen Cian, Timothy Tiah, and Stephanie Kong paint a picture of just why co-working spaces are on the rise for among the modern Malaysian workforce. Last month in New York, WeWork became primary owners of the iconic brick-and-mortar Lord &…
Nov 24, 2017
A new venture: Brands branching out from original industries in 2017
This year, we’re seeing a lot more brands picking up on this trend, whether due to popular demand, the need to stand out, or a marketing strategy to improve declining sales. Brands venturing into new industries and deviating from the…
Nov 13, 2017
Blockchain technology 101: How to build a cryptocurrency
“Be sure that your coin is either the first in that area or has something very unique in its approach that differentiates it from other coins.” According to a report by the Dentacoin Foundation, the cryptocurrency industry raised over $3.25…
Nov 03, 2017
One billionaire is produced every five days in China
UBS/PwC Billionaires Report 2017 shows just how China’s number of billionaires surpassed that of the United States last year, and what this means for Asia. Last year, China gained 67 new billionaires for a total of 637 nationwide. This puts…
Oct 23, 2017
How the Victoria & Albert Museum manages its impressive portfolio
Head of Business Development and Licensing Lauren Sizeland shares how she identifies opportunities and nurtures relationships to maximise the best of V&A’s intellectual property. Established in 1852, the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in London is the world’s largest museum…