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 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…
Sep 08, 2017
Made in Malaysia: The Rojak Projek
When a graphic designer, photographer and architect merge their love for Malaysia, food, and creativity, born is a movement of love, unity and pride for our nation and people. In a culturally rich and diverse nation such as Malaysia, it…
Sep 06, 2017
Made in Malaysia: KitaKita
Four women with a uniting passion for Malaysian arts, culture and crafts set an inspiring example of what it means to be Malaysian – and proud. Sauntering into KitaKita’s store in Bukit Damansara one morning, we find ourselves in an…
Aug 17, 2017
Bill Gates gives $4.6 bil to charity – the largest donation of the year
Gates donated 64 million Microsoft shares worth $4.6 billion (RM19.8 billion) to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in June. Bill Gates is not just the world’s richest person – he’s also the world’s biggest philanthropist, at least so far…
Aug 17, 2017
Othman Mirzan’s small step for family is one giant leap for Ski Malaysia
Meet the person who represented Malaysia at the Alpine World Ski Championships and Asian Winter Games this year – Othman Mirzan, our nation’s first alpine ski racer. This year, there were two Malaysian representatives at the Alpine World Ski Championships.…
Aug 09, 2017
How Roen Cian turned passion for football into his own business reality
He’s known as the entertainment and F&B guy, but Roen Cian has diversified his portfolio with The New Camp – football fields for the masses. It’s a sunny Monday and Roen Cian is in his element. Strolling up to one…
Aug 08, 2017
Meet the man who briefly dethroned Jack Ma as China’s richest man
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…