With just the help of watercolours, pencils and crayons, Beatrice Oh has long captured fans with her simple yet heartwarming drawings on social media, where it has left a lasting impression with its strong local…
This Skilful M’sian Artist Transforms Your Favourite M’sian Food Into Customisable Jewellery
Whether you’re a fan of miniatures or a food lover of Malaysia’s authentic cuisine, Ling’s design will satisfy your craving by her artworks made of polymer clay. Image via Facebook / TinyPinc Miniatures By transforming…
“Depressed, Disappointed, Mad” — M’sian Students in China Kickstart ‘Take Us Back To China’ Campaign As No One Helps Them
“We are depressed, disappointed, and mad at the same time as officials claimed that they’d assist us in getting back to China for our studies, but we have received nothing so far. They were all…
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Meet Andrew Loh, the Harvard graduate who’s bringing positive change one step at a time
Not everyone has the honour of calling themselves a graduate of two Ivy League schools, but Andrew Loh has certainly earned the right to do so. Born and raised in Kajang and Petaling Jaya, Andrew…
She left school at 18. Now she’s an up-and-coming artist living the ultimate dream
Karen Chok, who also goes by @daixykaren on her social media platforms, is a full-time Malaysian artist widely known for her vivid paintings in the forms of tapestries, fine art prints and even stickers. The…
Faith, not sight: How blindness from birth didn’t stop a young man from pursuing computer science
Imagine a world where the only thing you see, feel, and recognise is darkness. How would you feel about it? Will it break your resolve in living a normal life or spur you to reach…
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The future is here: 24yo UTAR student snags engineering award with groundbreaking RFID design
Tan Jiun Ian, a master of engineering science student at the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (FES) at Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) designed an ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tag…
‘Activewear for every body’ – Running a business around body inclusivity and mental health
In this era where awareness towards self-love is increasing in importance, brands are expanding their line of business to focus more towards inclusivity from every angle. We recently had the opportunity to interview Janice Yew,…
Muslim or not, this interracial couple showed us that true love knows no such barriers
Do you still remember a 27-year-old Singaporean Malay lady achieving fame on TikTok after a video of her memorising Chinese New Year greetings to wish her boyfriend’s mother went viral? If you don’t, take a…
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‘Do it if it’s what you’re drawn to’ Engineer now in agriculture shares why it’s totally okay to venture into a different work field
Many graduates will be able to relate when we say that our parents wish for us to work in the field related to our tertiary studies. However, that is not usually the case for most…
33yo architect who left lecturing job to sell children’s clothes has absolutely no regrets
“Why did you end up selling children T-shirts after completing your Masters overseas? What a waste!” This was one of the many comments that were thrown at 33-year-old Ariff Fadhlan Amin’s way when he decided…
Anything but the law: Graduate leaves behind legal career to set up lip-tastic business
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…
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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…