Author: Vicky Fong

Student visa applications from Malaysia rebounded to pre-pandemic levels

Student visa applications from Malaysia in 2022 have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, reiterating the early recovery in international travel. According to VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, student visa applications in 2022 were 4 per cent higher than the volumes in

Creative minds unite

The Malaysian Official Designers Association (MODA) recently held an exclusive gathering at the Le Méridien Petaling Jaya. The special event gathered together distinguished guests and MODA members to celebrate Hari Raya as well as their wonderful journey in the fashion industry. MODA celebrates another milestone Many beautiful moments were captured during

Out of the ordinary

The avant-garde style Nasha Prive is a Sarawakian label that uses concepts and other elements from culture and the environment in a very innovative and artistic way. There are some looks that could seem very unusual or out of the ordinary, yet this is what makes them stand out. Nasha Prive

Museum Angkut

More than just a transport museum A look at the history of transportation Museum Angkut is the first museum in Southeast Asia to use transportation as its main theme. It was built to signal a deep appreciation for the development of the transportation sector both in Indonesia and throughout the

A JAR-RING LOOK

Amaratpal Donnie is making a statement with the material he uses in his creations. His unconventional style appeals to those who wish to stand out in a crowd. Turning sunshade into a fashion statement Making a statement — fashion designer Amaratpal Donnie follows his innate feeling to create a style that no

The designer behind the crown

Dara Kenyalang crown Inspired by culture and nature, Jonathan Yun, the maker and sponsor of the crown for Dara Kenyalang, tells us about the crown’s design and the steps involved in creating it. Designer looks to culture, nature for inspiration The Dara Kenyalang crown, which is made of sterling silver

Celebrating the Peranakan culture

An evening of elegance A Peranakan-inspired soiree was recently held at TAI TAI, a fine dining restaurant in Kuching, where ladies got to dress up in their fashionable Nyonya attire, sway to the rhythm of Peranakan music, take selfies and wefies, admire heritage jewelleries, and savour scrumptious Nyonya desserts. Choosing

The glitz kids

A child beauty pageant was recently held in the Klang Valley. The competition sees boys and girls of ages between 4 to 16 years old, dressed up in customised outfits, full makeup, and with fancy hairstyles, competing for the crowns. Posh kids grab limelight Child pageant was first proposed in

Distinctive world comes to life

Malaysia was chosen to be the first and only Southeast Asian country to play host to “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition which features numerous works from renowned American filmmaker Tim Burton. Comprised of approximately 540 works, “The World of Tim Burton” gives new audiences an opportunity to experience Burton’s

Hari Raya styles steal spotlight

CollabStore at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur has kicked off its shopping festival with some of the most spectacular names in Malaysian fashion. In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya, 10 designers showcased stunning and contemporary clothing for men, women, and even children in its “Riang Ria Raya Fashion Show”.