What I’ve Learned
Dina Zaman
In our May Meaning of Life Issue, we sit down for an interview with a writer and novelist who has stirred our minds for years. Dina Zaman has penned books - including the much talked-about I Am Muslim - and is a columnist for The Star under the title "The Writer's Life". Having provoked many thoughts with her ideas on what it means to be a Malaysian, we sat down and chatted with her about our reading habits, Facebook, and the freedom of the press. Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
May 16th, 2012
What I’ve Learned
Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
In our May Meaning of Life Issue, we sit down for an interview with one of the country's most avant-garde spiritual leaders. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche is a lama who founded the Buddhist organisation Kechara, and can count living on the streets, being scouted for acting roles, and modelling as just some of the more unusual parts of his past. So it's no surprise we wanted to sit down with him, and hear his thoughts on Madonna, Steven Seagal, and his role as a spiritual leader. We have included special soundbites from our interview, so listen away! Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
May 10th, 2012
What I’ve Learned
Patrick Teoh
In our May Meaning of Life Issue, we sit down for an interview with the man who has been with us from the start. Patrick Teoh has made a name for himself as a radio DJ, and now, as a blogger and all-round opinion giver and shifter. He is also the man who pens our "Thousand Words About Culture" column. Here, he shares about growing up, radio nowadays, and Malaysians in general. We have also included special soundbites from our interview, so listen away! (Warning: expletives used.) Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
May 8th, 2012
What I’ve Learned
Alec Baldwin
In our May Meaning of Life Issue, we chat with the main man of TV. Alec Baldwin's career has come full-circle, and he's enjoying life on the small tube. He tells us more about politics, the Oscars, and his career. Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
May 7th, 2012
Features
Godfrey Gao
In our May Meaning of Life Issue, we sit down for an exclusive chat (and shoot) with one of Asia's most wanted models - Godfrey Gao. He’s on the ‘A’ list in China and Taiwan, and a star who’s done what few other Asians celebrities have done—become a global icon for Louis Vuitton. But the half-Malaysian model/actor is about to take a gamble that could take him even farther or perhaps stall his career. Is the reward worth the risk? An excerpt from our story: Read more
May 4th, 2012
What I’ve Learned
Tommy Hilfiger
In our April Funny Bone Issue, we get deep into the style and sensibilities of fashion icon and impresario Tommy Hilfiger. The man behind his self-named empire, we chatted with him about his airplane, other designers he admires, and Mick Jagger. Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
April 30th, 2012
Profile
The past, present and future of Malaysian comedy gallery
For our April Funny Bone Issue, we embarked on one of our most ambitious projects yet. On one hand, we wanted to write a comprehensive story about what tickles the funny bone of us as a country. And on the other, we wanted to capture all the relevant movers and shakers of the comedy scene in their most informal and outlandish. Thanks to our amazing team, we did both. Read more
April 10th, 2012
What I’ve Learned
Margaret Cho
For our April Funny Bone Issue, we talk to a woman who has gone through much, and has come out with an untamed passion (and a wit to boot). Margaret Cho is one of the most outspoken comedians in the circuit today, and has done amazing impersonations (like this one for 30 Rock). We chatted with her about bullies, her childhood, and Justin Bieber. Here are seven choice quotes: Read more
April 2nd, 2012