Although much medical progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, judgemental attitudes persist. Afia R Fitriati brings us the story of one woman doing her bit to change misconceptions and transform sufferers’ lives. For some, the thought of working with people who have HIV and AIDS may conjure sombre images of disease and death. But … Read more
This fashionable hijabi looks effortlessly chic in simple staple pieces. Spotted by Najwa Abdullah. A self-proclaimed fashionista, Mia Ben feels obliged to look stylish in her office. For her everyday outfits, she opts for the deep colors she considers the essence of her personal style, highly influenced by her love of jazz music. Inspired by Olivia … Read more
‘I super love vintage and occasionally I’m on the edgy side too,’ says Jezmine, who was spied by Zinah Nur Sharif. Jezmine Zaidan states that she’s on the quirky side of fashion. She loves playing with colors and pieces that have fun elements to them. This is evident in her outfits, which instantly light up one’s … Read more
Too awesomely quirky for words? That’s what Hidaya’s fresh take on fashion looks like. By Shea Rasol. Hidaya is a Javanese Indonesian born and bred in Malaysia. She currently resides in Japan, and we believe that’s where Hidaya’s quirky style began to evolve. While keeping up with trends is not Hidaya’s forte, she ensures that the … Read more
YANGON, November 3, 2013 (AFP) – A boat carrying almost 70 Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing sectarian tensions capsized Sunday off Myanmar’s coast, police said, leaving dozens missing in treacherous seas. The boat was believed to be taking the Rohingya from Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine to Malaysia, where thousands of members of the Muslim minority … Read more