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…
May 10, 2017
Motherhood in the Digital Age: Tengku Chanela Jamidah
Tengku Chanela Jamidah is arming her children against online threats and more through lessons and examples for a good head, guided by a strong moral compass. Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world, where long late nights,…
Apr 27, 2017
Firestation: The gym that started from a single equipment
“It started with just drawing pictures…before you know it, we have this massive product line and the whole idea to build a gym from the ground up.” The first thing we realise as soon as we step foot into Firestation…
Apr 25, 2017
Why Victoria Beckham’s OBE is worth sitting up and paying attention to
The title recognises not only her service to the fashion industry but also her charity work that spans nearly two decades. Last week, Victoria Beckham, the fashion designer and ex-pop singer formerly known as Posh Spice, received her OBE at…
Apr 14, 2017
The Healthy Food People’s cheat sheet to being healthy and still eat your char koay teow
Sisters Sara and Zara are on a mission to help us eat our favourite foods (even local streetfood!) better, one meal at a time. Like most of us, Sara Tan and Zara Jane Tan Abdullah, the sisters behind The Healthy…
Mar 27, 2017
Sheena Liam’s embroidery art proves she is more than just a model
These days, Sheena Liam is shedding her title as Asia’s Next Top Model and increasingly relating to a whole different agenda: art. Sheena Liam may be spending weekends in Christmas Island when she’s not doing shoots for Bulgari in Germany,…
Mar 14, 2017
#WomenInCharge: Nikola Hassan of Avant-X
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8th, we speak to a few women bosses who are fearlessly taking on the business world. Nikola Hassan is the founder and managing director of Avant-X, a boutique PR agency that specialises in brand…