The ‘Artists in Nature’ art exhibition at the Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur, which was held from May 20 to June 6 this year saw over 100 pieces of art displayed by three eminent artists from Sarawak. Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, said, “It
You can search high and low throughout the land and beyond the shores for this particular dish. However, this one-of-a-kind concoction can only be found in Kuching. On the outside, it resembles pesto pasta, but the flavour is quite different. This is due to the use of the indigenous herb
TENUN Fashion Week highlights ASEAN’s weaving culture and demonstrates its fine fabrics’ incredible durability. The creativity and expression of crafts, culture, and fashion have captivated the people during the TENUN Showcase at The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur. It was an extraordinary day on May 19 for
A truly beneficial asset to enhance one’s dressing is a scarf. This timeless accessory is a must-have, even in a hot and humid country like Malaysia. Someone once advised, “Never leave home without a scarf.” Read on and find out why. Carlson is a Sarawakian artisan brand based in Kuala
The world’s longest zip coaster was launched in Penang in May 2022, proudly putting Malaysia prominently on the world tourism map. The 1.1-kilometre Zip Coaster, created by Escape Penang, which had also created history with its world’s longest water slide, has officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records. This
Children’s wear is no longer for mere functional use. Thanks to a new generation of discerning parents – those who want to dress their kids as they do themselves – children’s wear has begun to outpace that of adults in terms of growth. Children’s wear is no longer for mere
The Indonesian portions of Borneo boast endless resources and people with a strong sense of culture and creativity, such as this fashion designer and entrepreneur from Samarinda in East Kalimantan. Fanti Wahyu Nurvita has for the past 14 years been developing her brand ‘Hesandra Indonesia’ (HI). A few years ago,
With little knowledge of what lay in store, I attended a press launch by Astro recently that turned out to be a promo for a reality series premiering very soon. With a restaurant as the venue, the hint was that it related to dining. Stepping in, we were welcomed by
Kampung Pinggan Jaya is situated on the outskirts of Kuching and is now easily accessible by road, as compared to the past when it could only be reached by boat. Surrounded by nipah palm trees (Nypa fruticans), the small village community has developed an expertise in harvesting the nipah sap
Google this California-based artist and you will see an immediate pop-up of her painting bright poppy flowers and her nature-themed art, gracing homes and offices in the US. She is Lucy Liew, who happens to be the daughter of Dennis Lau, the outstanding monochrome photographer and amateur ethnographer behind the
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