Bluemolly was officially launched recently with an event that witnessed the attendance of KL’s best, out to give support to this much talked about new makeup brand. Since its website went live last December, Bluemolly has picked up a steady following of discerning...

Andre Malraux
“Culture is the sum of all forms of art, of love and of thought, which, in the course of centuries, have enabled man to be less enslaved.”
THE CAMBODIAN JOB
Sitting at a table in a restaurant in the vicinity of Angkor Wat that seems to be the preferred gathering spot for Tuk Tuk drivers, our tour guide, Wasty, gave us the lowdown on what will happen next after our much-needed late lunch break. “Next we will be visiting,...
Suria KLCC Group Ushers In The Year of The Rabbit With A Record-breaking Installation
To usher in the Spring Festival, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination will kick-start the Year of the Water Rabbit in a grand way with Malaysia’s Biggest Rabbit Replica made of Gold Coins, as certified by the Malaysia Book of Records 2023. This magnificent...
“Sack Tap” – Photo Essay by James Lontoc Delves Into The Ballsy Topic of Tumor & Masculinity
In January 2023, COMMON AFFAIRS had a chance to take a trip to one of Southeast Asia's longest-running international photography events, the Angkor Photo Festival & Workshop (APFW). The event is an annual international photography festival that takes place in...
British Council Supports New Arts & Culture Collaborations And Partnerships Between The UK & South East Asia
British Council has announced recipients of its 2022 Connections Through Culture grants, supporting UK and South East Asian cultural partnerships to develop digital, face-to-face and hybrid artistic projects. This £210,000 programme of grants supports new connections,...
Year of the Rabbit: Chinese Zodiac Sign Predictions For 2023
This article was written for and initially published by Augustman.According to the Chinese Zodiac, also known as ‘Shengxiao’, we are all assigned a powerful animal – ‘Shuxiang’ – depending on the year we are born based on the Luni-Solar calendar that has close ties...
BEHATI Redefines Traditional CNY Wear With Its Sleek ‘BUSANA CINA’ 2023 Collection
Defining the new theme ‘cyber-retro’, BEHATI presents a traditional contemporary ready-to-wear collection that is futuristic in concept, and nostalgic in style. BEHATI’s creative director Kel Wen went way back into Qing Dynasty and way front beyond centuries at the...
Zainal Abidin Is All Set To Thrill Music Fans For A Special New Year’s Eve Show At The BEE, Publika
We are merely five days away to usher in the new year and Malaysia’s musical legend, Zainal Abidin (also Datuk Zainal Abidin or simply Zainal), casually dropped a surprise announcement that he will be performing at The Bee, Publika this New Year’s Eve, 31 December...
Behold The Earthy Vibrations of ‘Rentak Bumi 2.0’
In an attempt to close the year in style, three of Malaysia’s prominent dance companies, Dua Space Dance Theatre, Sutra Foundation and DiDance have collectively and in their own unique ways proven that arts and culture will always have a place in the hearts of...
Jaguar TCS Racing Reveal I-Type 6 The Most Advanced All-Electric Jaguar Race Car Ever
The Jaguar I-TYPE 6 Video by JaguarJaguar TCS Racing have today revealed the Jaguar I-TYPE 6, designed and engineered to compete for the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the innovative all-electric motorsport category moves into a new Gen3 era. The...