Author: Priscilla Tawie

Take a Bao: The history of Chinese steamed buns

Steamed buns, or ‘bao’ have come a long way ever since its first inception during the era of the Three Kingdoms in 225. Since then, bao have undergone evolution, not only in China, but also in Asian countries such as Malaysia. Fluffy, delicious, cheap Steamed buns or ‘baos’ are one

Heeladina: A brand born out of passion

Every start-up has its story and it rarely begins with success. Nevertheless, with perseverance and hard work, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel. Starting with a meagre RM500, the sisters behind Heeladina worked their way up and constantly improve themselves to be one of the

Living in a silent world

Optimism brings a person to better place. Despite being diagnosed as deaf since his infant days, Azizan Nor Abdul Rahman remained positive. Through his positive outlook on life, he managed to overcome barriers with much love and support from his family. Understanding the deaf culture Being deaf is not an

Transforming hunger into hope

Held annually, the World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine movement sees participants around the world go for 30 hours of fasting while raising funds for the underprivileged. In Malaysia, the movement has helped communities such as the disabled, refugees, as well as the urban and rural poor, empowering them through education, skills training

Yacutha: Style sewn from experience

Yacub Taha created his brand Yacutha from the experiences he gathered being a fashion stylist. Exploring the world, traversing through different fashion industries, Yacub then decided to start his label in 2017 to put in place his designs and ideas. Fit for different occasions Experience is the thread sewn into

Ninja Van ― Delivering delight, one parcel at a time

Implementing a lockdown is necessary in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is undeniable that it can disrupt businesses throughout. Sharing on this topic, head of Ninja Van Malaysia, Adzim Halim details the challenges faced by the logistic company during and after the lockdown. Keeping up with the spike of

Dealing with Dementia

There are always two ways of dealing with a patient. One that is difficult for the patient, and another that is difficult for the caregiver. Despite the hardships, Shima Hussin shared what it was like taking care of her father after he was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. Adjusting to

Board games: A booming trend

Board games have been around for centuries. Back in the day, they were used to train individuals in different set of skills which can be useful in life, or simply to just pass the time. Now, it is a way of getting a time out from gadgets, wind down, and

A simple dinner made simpler

China has always been the centre of creativity with bizarre and visionary innovations. A new invention in the food industry is the creation of instant self-heating hotpot. As the hotpot now enters the Malaysian market, curiosities arise. Will it taste and feel the same as dining in a hotpot restaurant?

Jihan Muse ― Talks work-life balance

Some say it is the “most difficult job in the world”. Being a mother is no easy task, especially for a working mother. Actor-comedian Jihan Muse explains the importance of being available around the clock, both at home and at work. Time management is essential Juggling between work and life