Borneo Restaurant and Bar is more than an eatery – it tells unique stories of friends who forage together and artisans who create for their community. Sheela Velappan remembers her first encounter with the kacangma herb well. From her animated…
Aug 22, 2019
How to master your mind and design the life you want, according to life coach KarFei Cheah
Here are 5 kickstarter ways to start becoming your best self that can be practiced from anywhere and everywhere. When there’s a will, there’s a way, so the saying goes. Finding the will isn’t the hardest part – it’s the…
Aug 21, 2019
Return to Roots: How Fern Chua’s batik brand blossomed from thorns in her side
A major accident planted the seed for Fern Chua to learn batik, but it’s far from the only obstacle that both challenged and fortified her journey as founder of FERN Batik. Though rare, blessings can come in the most life-threatening…
Aug 14, 2019
Return to Roots: How Alena Murang is keeping Kelabit culture alive through music
Sarawakian artist and musician Alena Murang wants to keep our Malaysian identity alive by vocalising her pride in her Kelabit-Dayak roots the way she knows best: through music. In 2017, it was reported that 80% of 136 languages used in…
Jul 24, 2019
7 things to know about Lashana Lynch, first female 007
All the facts about the latest British action star to break barriers and expectations. Lashana Lynch’s star is rising fast. With the recent confirmation of her role as Agent 007, she will make history as the first black, female M16…
Jul 17, 2019
8 ways Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on in the world today
In light of what would be his 101st birthday on 18th July, we look back on 8 ways the late South African leader has changed the course of history. Nelson Mandela is a name that needs no introduction. Images of…
Jul 15, 2019
Meet Maya Hawke: 8 facts about the breakout star of Stranger Things 3
Though her parents are celebrated actors Ethan Hawke & Uma Thurman, this 21-year-old came into her own in the acting world after dropping out of Julliard. Stranger Things’ hit third season has made it Netflix’s most streamed show, and likely…
Jul 10, 2019
Meet the Mars: The world’s third richest family with a net worth of $90 bil
Here’s how they built their family-owned confectionary business, from the man who started it all to his heirs that have carried on his legacy to the tune of $90 billion. While a significant fraction of the world’s richest individuals secure…
Jun 19, 2019
10 celebrities and Instagram influencers who started their own fashion label
Take a look at among the most prominent A-listers and social media influencers who have started clothing brands below. One may expect A-listers and social media “super” influencers to spend most of their off-duty hours lounging around in celebrity homes,…
Jun 11, 2019
Rihanna is named the world’s richest female musician
And you can bet she work, work, work, work, work-ed really hard to get here. Forbes has named singer, designer and entrepreneur Robyn Fenty, better known as Rihanna, the richest female musician in the world with a net worth of…