One of them includes Malaysian lecturer Chern Ein Oon of Universiti Sains Malaysia, who was awarded for her contribution in the science, technology and digital field. Nine young female talents across Southeast Asia have been conferred the first ever Women…
Mar 28, 2018
Q&A: Watch trends to look out for, according to industry professionals
SK Teh (The Hour Glass), Stéphane Belmont (Jaeger-LeCoultre) and Charris Yadigaroglou (MB&F) weigh in on what to expect this coming year. With SIHH and Baselworld behind us, we’ve gained a certain insight on what leading watch brands are bringing to…
Mar 22, 2018
#PressforProgress: Bella Kuan, the multi-dimensional digital woman
What started out as a teenage hobby has become a lifestyle career for Isabella Wong, better known to her 115k Instagram followers as Bella Kuan. One of the largest feminist issues in the digital age is still the unrealistic portrayal…
Mar 14, 2018
What to watch to celebrate and remember the life of Stephen Hawking
Acclaimed physicist and celebrity scientist Stephen Hawking died at his Cambridge home, leaving family, fans, and an illustrious, well-documented life. Stephen Hawking has breathed his last at 76, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hawking’s contributions to…
Mar 13, 2018
#PressforProgress: Zamaera raps to the beat of feminism
Rapper/singer/songwriter Zamaera on music, feminism and her message to the world – and it’s one that everyone, regardless of gender, needs to hear. Don’t mess with a girl who shows up to an interview rocking chunky hoop earrings, track pants…
Mar 09, 2018
Jack and Pony Ma are the first Chinese billionaires to make Forbes’ top 20
China’s power-horse duo share a cumulative net worth of US$84.3 billion based on the Forbes Top 20 list, making them the richest men in Asia. Forbes has revealed the world’s top 20 billionaires of 2018, and for the first time,…
Mar 08, 2018
#PressforProgress: Valerie Ong’s spirited road to CEO with KIP Group
KIP Group CEO Valerie Ong talks promotion, property, and passion, and what she’s taking from each to carve her own path. ‘Do what you love and you won’t have to work a day in your life’ – you’ve probably heard…
Mar 06, 2018
Is cycling the new golfing? Young professionals weigh in
We asked two avid cyclists about their love for the two-wheeled, seated sport. Here’s what Ewan Abas and Mark Raine had to say. As young professionals rise to positions of power, their shared interests understandably change. The golf green has…
Feb 28, 2018
Meet Nicholas Wong, the Malaysian who swapped sun for snow
Having grown up amidst mountains in Ipoh, Nicholas Wong found his biggest love amidst more mountains – a sharper, faster, colder kind– in the French Alps. The first thing you’ll notice about Nicholas Wong is his affable charm, underscored by an…
Feb 26, 2018
5 reasons you should upgrade to craft beer
German beer is great, but don’t you thirst for something different? Most bars start out with a group of people who want an ideal spot to drink together. That’s certainly the story of the cousins behind Taps Beer Bar. Coming from…