Five years into their journey, Devan Linus and Donovan Ng churn out a 15-20% profit yearly from Malaysia’s first boutique hedge fund. Here’s how they beat the odds stacked against them. Even with prior knowledge of who they are, I’m…
Jan 11, 2018
Cedric Tzeuton’s hack to the digital media game with Lyo Media Network
The co-founder of Lyo Media Network has travelled across continents, industries, and dreams before arriving here to develop the region’s viral digital content network in four years. At 27, Cedric Olivier Tzeuton has seen his fair share of the world.…
Dec 30, 2017
#Throwback: A look at all our Inspire features of 2017
It’s a colourful year, to say the least, one that we are very proud to call our debut year as a title. In a few days, we will be bidding 2017 a fond goodbye. What a great year it has…
Dec 30, 2017
How Art of Tree carves new purpose while saving the world, one slab at a time
Sam Tan, Audrey Ooi and A.D. Rosewell Wilson tell their journey with Art of Tree – advocator of eco-responsibility turning salvaged timber into furniture. What started as a passion for natural art has become a way of life for…
Dec 19, 2017
Food stylist Trisha Toh proves that presentation is as important as taste with food
What is food styling and how is it different from food photography? Why is it even important? Trisha Toh explains all – and foodies better pay attention. Headband on and fuelled by coffee, Trisha Toh sits at the corner of…
Dec 14, 2017
Getting to know Bufori Motor, Malaysia’s answer to Goodwood’s Rolls-Royce
In the age of mass production, a Bufori – each bespoke with vintage inspiration– makes a lasting impression. The year is 1986, and Gerry Khouri is brewing what would soon become his life’s work in his backyard garage: a classic…
Dec 13, 2017
Have you met the world’s first bitcoin billionaires – the Winklevoss twins?
The twins invested US$11million on the controversial cryptocurrency back in 2011 and, with the latest surge in bitcoin value, have on their hands more than US$1 billion. Bitcoin just keeps proving naysayers wrong and reaching new highs by the week…
Dec 05, 2017
Aesthetics does not mean plastic: Dr Jason Yip of Astute Clinic tells all
With the increasing demand of aesthetic products and services in the market, Dr Jason Yip offers insight into the price of beauty for both practitioners and consumers today. In an age where media is becoming practically unavoidable, one industry that…
Dec 05, 2017
5 simple life lessons powering explorer Mike Horn from Pole2Pole
Mike Horn is on a two-year nautical journey from South to North poles – and this isn’t even his first time. Mike Horn might have flown under your radar your whole life – but now you’ve heard the name, you…
Nov 27, 2017
It’s official – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married!
Kensington Palace has released the royal announcement that the two are officially engaged. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle are engaged to be married. The Prince of Wales made this announcement this morning: His Royal…