What better time to watch a documentary on our nation or savour the distinctive flavours of our local cuisine than Merdeka Day? This year, it’ll be a different kind of Merdeka. For the first time ever, Malaysia will be observing…
Aug 09, 2018
All the glitz and all the glamour from the Crazy Rich Asians’ premiere
From arriving in flashy sports cars to parading in diamond-adorned gowns and jewellery, these stars sure know how to steal the spotlight. It has taken 25 years for Hollywood to feature a film comprising an all-Asian and Asian-American cast, so…
Aug 08, 2018
NJWA talks artistic rebirth, upcoming tour, and finding her musical soulmate
The Malaysian songbird’s three-track, self-titled EP celebrates musical freedom and experimentation with an ethereal, neo-soul sound – that she’s extending to stages throughout the country. Late last year, Najwa Mahiaddin announced her new musical identity: NJWA. “I wanted a moniker…
Aug 08, 2018
Keep up with your wellness goals at sea on board Oceania Cruises
Ready for total mind-body rejuvenation? Working out while traveling can be tricky. On one hand, we should really make up for all that extra indulgences, but on the other, there are so many new experiences waiting to be uncovered! Good…
Aug 07, 2018
Pangkor Laut Resort – uncompromised privacy on an island of its own
As much as it is billed as a romantic destination, it is just as idyllic for the single person looking for a slice of personal paradise. Luxury comes in many forms but true luxury that many a top dollar can’t…
Aug 07, 2018
First look inside W Kuala Lumpur with general manager Christian Metzner
“We’re very colourful and loud – it’s all about music, design, fashion and fuel.” New hotels have opened left, right and centre in Kuala Lumpur in recent months – perhaps faster than we have time to visit. Trust us when…
Jul 30, 2018
8 most impressive first-class cabins in the world
This encompasses more than just cabin space and amenity kits. Long-haul travellers can definitely appreciate exclusive airport lounges, well-equipped airports and sumptuous in-flight dining. But what makes the travelling experience all the more seamless and swanky is outstanding, first-class airline…
Jul 26, 2018
Tanjong Jara Resort: Surrounded by nature, steeped in tradition
Hidden away in a small village begetting its name on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the resort affords a mirror to the timeless local heritage.
Jul 24, 2018
5 easy ways to heighten your energy levels and be more alert
It’s as easy as breathing, literally. We’ve all been there. It’s about 2pm and we hit a mid-afternoon slump especially after that lunch we thought was modest but in hindsight, wasn’t quite so. Your eyelids start to feel heavy and…
Jul 24, 2018
Your motivation for luxury spending can be linked to political belief
New research proves conservative or liberal leanings can provide insight on consumer tendencies – and it all falls back on ideological premise. While it’s no secret the luxury industry is built on status, new research proves political leanings can provide…