The pandemic, for most, affected people negatively and disrupted lives. For the 26-year-old Ivor Lim Xian Z though, it was a window of opportunity to pursue what she truly loved. Alicia from WeirdKaya had the…
Delving into the minds behind Kongsi Raya – the most anticipated film this CNY!
As Malaysian Chinese throughout the country celebrate Chinese New Year with their loved ones, our very own local film industry has a special gift for everyone in the form of a movie specially made for…
A Close Call with Death at KL Tower: A M’sian’s 2-Hour Life-saving Encounter with Suicidal Man
Yesterday, social media was abuzz with news of a young man who attempted to throw himself off the KL Tower Sky Deck but was saved by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). And this…
‘Refugees are just like us!’ Supporting those living within our borders with equality and compassion
According to statistics from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there are about 178,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia as of January 2021, with thousands more still not accounted for. Most…
26yo M’sian to continue old school hair salon business founded in 1978
Noticing the absence of hair salons catered to men during the 70s, Irene Lim pioneered in establishing the first and only male salon. Located in the heart of Sentul, Irene Unisex Saloon was established in…
‘It isn’t just an idea. It’s a way of life’ A couple’s journey in spurring M’sians to embrace sustainability from within
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word “sustainability”? Is it a world where futuristic ideas beyond your imagination take root? An idealistic state where only wealthy individuals can…
Netizen urges Penangites to support uncle who struggles to make RM20 a day by selling ais kacang
GEORGETOWN – As Malaysians are slowly easing into a different kind of normalcy, there are still many who are struggling to stay financially afloat. A Facebook user named Koay Sa shared about her visit to…
Young M’sians beat eight countries to emerge as ASEAN champs with disaster relief solution app
A group of young Malaysians made the nation proud after they were crowned champions in the first-ever AHAckathon organised by ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre). Throughout the 48-hour hackathon,…
Wingless pilot in the pandemic: Young Malaysian looking forward to leave the tarmac
The global pandemic has impacted many businesses, especially the travel industries. Among them, Aviation took a particularly heavy blow as international travels where passengers are enclosed in an aircraft were perceived as a COVID-19 cluster…
‘Hi guys, hari ini saya nak share-kan…’ 23yo award-winning chef breaks cultural barriers by introducing Chinese recipes in Malay
With his bright small and energetic attitude, you know your eyes are in for a feast as you watch him recreate local dishes in simple steps. “Hi guys, hari ini saya nak sharekan… …” is…
“There is no life without art, and my life is full of my cats.” Full time cat-mom, part time artist
Yasmeen is a Malaysian artist and a cat-mom of three. She specialises in portraits and her paintings translates personality and temperature into shapes and colours.
From a burnt-out auditor at a Big Four firm to becoming a DJ/YouTuber: The best decision I’ve ever made
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life back in high school. I only knew that studying accounting was something fancy as it guarantees a stable job that would ultimately please my parents.…
24yo Johorean shares why he chose to become a veggie seller at Pasar after graduating from uni
Growing up in an Asian culture, it is typical for our parents to push us to become doctors, lawyers and whatnot. Go to Singapore, can earn more money.” Whether we liked it or not, many…
Thinking of studying in China? Hear what this local YouTuber has to say about it!
Studying overseas is an exciting prospect for freshies out of high school as they are eager to see the world beyond their backyard. But as the saying ‘sailing into uncharted waters’ goes, leaving a life…
M’sian burger seller offers free meal to two boys who were drinking piped water by the street
KUALA LUMPUR – When Hafiz saw two little boys scooping piped water to their mouths along the street, his heart broke for them. Photo by Hafiz Fizzainal Hafiz, who runs a food truck at Padang…