I recently went to my office toilet, and it smelled like petai (stink beans). I knew who the culprit was because one of my colleagues was having petai during lunch. The petai dish she made had the whole pantry smelling like the dish itself. I also noticed that every time I take a 3 in…
It’s a great achievement, indeed! The Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur (IWCKL) has made history by being officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for organising the “Largest Walkathon Against Violence Towards Women”, with 1460 participants joining the event. The achievement was celebrated during the Orange The World Walkathon 2025, part of…
The average lifespan of a Japanese is 84-85 years old – one of the highest in the world. The reason is simple – healthy living. Last week, over work, I met a young Japanese lady who is married to a local Malaysian and she told me that she likes to cook and eat at home….
The official launch of Aurea Skincare was an exciting event held at Cafe Marais, The Starhill KL. What made it even more memorable was the collaboration with arif.atelier on a weekend bag and a special fashion presentation, plus the collaboration with Cafe Marais on “coffee rave”. The fashion presentation by arif.atelier added a stylish edge…
My friend was recently telling me about her breastfeeding escapades. One day, when her daughter was 4 months old, she had a very bad craving for durian. So, she bought a box and ate about 10 pieces. A few hours later, post breastfeeding her daughter, her daughter’s mouth smelt like durian. She was surprised and…
All over the world, so many of us absolutely love Cartier’s emblematic panther. For the festive season, Cartier reimagines its panther — this time, in her most playful form yet. The Maison’s iconic feline returns as a mischievous group of baby panthers who bring magic and joy to 13 rue de la Paix, the birthplace…
Not always. High cholesterol is just a risk factor of heart attack. Typically, over a period of time, cholesterol gets dislodged in arteries and causes plaque. However, this is not applicable to everyone. Over a wedding dinner, I found out that my dad’s cousin brother had calcium deposits blocking 98% of his arteries. His cholesterol…
When I was 8 years old, a friend of mine got her period. She was a tall, broad chested and fit young lady. Everyone in class was talking about it as it was too young for a girl her age to start her menstrual cycle. Since she was young, she used to stain her clothes…
If you’ve never tried vegan food before, you should do it now. The place to head for is By Age 18, if you are keen on an experience you’ll enjoy and remember. The dining scene in Kuala Lumpur has welcomed a revolutionary concept straight from Kagawa, Japan. More than just a restaurant, this establishment, located…
Leslie Variyan, the Malaysian fashion designer and creative director of the label VARIANTE, is a staunch supporter of breast cancer awareness, especially during Pink October. For over a decade, Variyan and the brand have actively collaborated with organizations like Pink Unity, a women-led focus group for cancer survivors under the National Cancer Society of Malaysia…
