Not to worry, Jack swiftly regained his spot in the same afternoon. On Monday, China briefly had a new name topping its rich list. The spot, long warmed by that of Alibaba’s Jack Ma, was momentarily taken over by Ma…
Jul 21, 2017
Valiram chairman Datuk Jethanand Utumal passes away at 78
He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 6.30pm (July 19, 6.30am, Malaysian time) in New York City, surrounded by loved ones at 78 years old. In 1955, a young boy at the tender age of 16 was thrust into…
Jul 20, 2017
Why Dr Renard Siew will not give up on planet and people
Armed with in-depth knowledge and grassroots experience, this young eco-warrior wants to change the way we approach sustainability. Renard Siew is a dreamer and fighter, but above all, he is a nature lover. This becomes immediately apparent as he sits…
Jul 17, 2017
5 things that make Roger Federer’s win at Wimbledon 2017 so amazing
He is the first man in history to lift the title eight times, and he did so without dropping a set. The Wimbledon Championships of 2017 is a memorable one for its men’s singles champion Roger Federer. He is the…
Jul 12, 2017
Suit up with WJ & Co.: Artisanal menswear from head to toe
In a country like ours where artisanal menswear is a relatively new concept, WJ & Co. stands out as a retail bearing top-notch, international artisan labels at a great value. When you can’t find something you want from local stores,…
Jun 29, 2017
The changing tides of Timothy Tiah’s entrepreneurial journey
10 years after Nuffnang, Timothy opens up about the influence of family, work satisfaction and a thirst for change leading up to his exciting new venture, Colony KL. All good things must come to an end – this timeless…
Jun 22, 2017
The beauty of Hari Raya as told by a Muslim convert: Siu Lim
Hari Raya has been the highlight of Siu Lim’s year for the past 14 years, made doubly meaningful with the challenges she’s overcome in her choice to embrace Islam. Hari Raya. The simple mention of it brings to mind many…
Jun 21, 2017
The beauty of Hari Raya as told by a Muslim convert: Zara Jane Tan Abdullah
Zara is doubly excited for Hari Raya this year as it would be her son’s first Raya. Whether it is the food, the precious family time or the new baju rayas, everyone looks forward to different things come Hari Raya…
May 31, 2017
Zcova is making genuine, ethical diamonds an affordable right for all
Malaysian brothers Low Ziwei and Low Ziyin are on a mission to educate people about jewellery and to develop the local design community through their brand, Zcova. It is no easy feat starting a jewellery business from scratch, let alone…
May 11, 2017
Motherhood in the digital age: Shaine Wong
Shaine Wong shares real-life tips on coping with motherhood and the criticism that comes with laying it out in the digital world. When Shaine Wong started posting photos of her first child, Jacob, on Instagram four years ago, little did…