A 2016 Human Rights Watch study found that women are 12 times more likely to be retaliated against after reporting a sex crime than to see their assailant convicted. In the weeks after the New York Times published an exposé…
Oct 19, 2017
RIP Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay: A lookback at the YTL Legacy
The YTL Group came to life in 1955, as a small construction company dealing largely with defence and security installations. Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay, the executive chairman of YTL Corp and YTL Power International, has passed away on 18th…
Oct 12, 2017
Pink October: This is what fuels Aiesha Asmadi’s zest for life
Her story is one of grit and determination, but above all, this survivor’s new lease on life is guided by utmost appreciation for freedom of mind and body. Two kinds of people believe in the power of positivity – those who…
Oct 11, 2017
Men who stood up against Harvey Weinstein – but what about the rest?
Calling upon more men to do their part, McGowan posted a photo with the caption: “This is the girl that was hurt by a monster. This is who you are shaming with your silence.” As the sexual harassment allegations against…
Oct 10, 2017
‘Y’ Adam Levine is the perfect archetype for YSL’s new fragrance
From YSL’s position, Levine has an “infectious sense of humour” and “a stylish, music loving audience…ensuring a wide-reaching public and social presence.” Rock on. YSL Beauty welcomes @adamlevine , the new US fragrance ambassador for Y. As innovative and creative…
Oct 03, 2017
Unleashed: JomPaw’s solution for all pet owners and animal lovers
Together with co-founders and animal lovers Joanne Lee and Ngan Szu Mun, Agnez established an online pet lovers community that is the first of its kind in Malaysia – JomPaw. Any decent pet owner can relate with that dreaded feeling…
Sep 28, 2017
Here’s to the wild life of Hugh Hefner, cross-generational icon
“In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined a sweeter life.” Since the 60’s, he’s been the man everyone wants to be – surrounded by beautiful women in a mansion, making money off his own magazine and brand, perpetually…
Sep 21, 2017
Standing the test of time: Are luxury watches the new trophy?
Craftsmanship, exclusivity, and status define the Swiss watch landscape, but it is an incredibly human element that ties them together in modern appeal. SK Teh remembers his first ‘real’ watch well. It was a Baume et Mercier purchased when he…
Sep 20, 2017
Lee Sinje on acting and why MIFFest 2018 holds a special place in her heart
Lee Sinje shares why MIFFest is a festival that’s close to her heart, fuelled by a cause that made her who she is today. Lee Sinje doesn’t look like she’s aged a day since her breakout role in her…
Sep 12, 2017
Made in Malaysia: Cheong Jun Hoong’s road to glory
She shot to fame in a blink of an eye, but what will it take for Malaysia’s first world diving champion to make this journey count? Fresh off her FINA World Championships and SEA Games victories, national diver Cheong Jun…