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...
The Legacy of Arlen Ness: The American Avant-garde Motorcycle Designer
Arlen Ness. A name well-known throughout the motorcycle industry. Having pioneered the world of custom motorcycle builds. Known and acclaimed for his low-body bikes, outlandish paintworks and gold trims, it’s hard to not double-take an Arlen bike. They are undoubtedly...
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...
SneakerLAH x HUNDRED% x ASICS Malaysia Present: GEL-LYTE III “TEH TARIK.”
Following the success of the GEL-Kayano™ 5 OG “Nasi Lemak” (2019) and GEL-LYTE™ III “Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers” (2020), Malaysian streetwear store HUNDRED% together with SneakerLAH, Malaysia’s biggest sneaker event, as well as ASICS Malaysia, join forces to reveal yet...
The Himalaya Diaries: Part 1
Back in September 2014, Alison Sandra Murugesu, 43 then, decided to join her old friend Fadil Ali on a 2-week riding trip to the Himalayas. The troupe consists of 18 motorcyclists (17 Malaysians and 1 local guide), Alison was the only female rider. Below We spoke to...
A Proactive Step Towards Realising Ambitions In The Malaysian Medicinal Cannabis Space
Solution Group Berhad has finalised the formation of a new subsidiary called Solution Medicinals Sdn Bhd or SOLMED. In line with its mission to realise ambitions in the Medicinal Cannabis space, SOLMED has recently inked a partnership agreement with Bioarc Asia Sdn....
TIMEZONE Partners With TOPBOI CITIZEN & KIT WOO To Stylishly Launch KOMONO MALAYSIA
Last week, Common Affairs attended the KOMMUTE KOMONO show – an astonishing evening with more than 150 selected guests. At the show that witnessed Timezone partnering with the radical minds of Topboi Citizen and Kit Woo, guests were treated to an experiential journey...
Kumar Hit It Out Of The Park Once Again With His Stellar Comedy Production ‘ROWDY KUMAR’
ROWDY KUMAR, the comedy extravaganza starring the indomitable Kumar drew its curtain last Sunday after a five-night sold-out show which include Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and an epic three nights finale at Zepp KL (the show played to a full capacity on its final night in...
SEED(PODS) 2022 – An Ultra-Modern Jewellery Collection Sprouted From The Collaboration Between Nelissa Hilman & WASIS Studio
Nelissa Hilman and WASIS Studio have collaborated and recently launched their jewellery collection called SEED(PODS) 2022. Influenced by the cycle of seasons and the theme of renewal, inspiration for the collection was drawn from seed and seed pods including seeds of...