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By ANN-MARIE KHOR and CARLOS RUBEN DOURADO Photos by MELISSA GAZALI brats@thestar.com.my UKULELES, blogshops and social media might sound like an odd combination, but these were the key ingredients of the very first social media fest here in Malaysia. With a ukulele open mic session and over 47 blogshops – each showcasing and promoting their […]
By CARMEN HONG and ANN-MARIE KHOR Pictures by DAROLD WONG brats@thestar.com.my THROUGH a self-enrichment programme and a mutual love for the arts, four different individuals – who barely knew each other two months ago – came together to make art and give back to the community. The inaugural exhibition, which was held at Wisma Dicklin […]
By ROXANNE LOW brats@thestar.com.my OVER the past few weeks, I have heard many discussions about the price hike of goods and services in Malaysia and how it will affect our lives. Well, I don’t blame people for feeling anxious because I believe that it would be a little difficult to adjust our lifestyles accordingly. In […]
By LAM KA-JHUN, MISTIKA IDRIS and TAN JEN LI brats@thestar.com.my IT’S a sacred part of football history that not many people get to see in person, at least not until now. And for those who have been in its presence, chances are, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We’re talking about the FIFA […]
By DENIELLE LEONG brats@thestar.com.my IN July 2011, performance artist Brian Lobel allowed a panel – of friends and random strangers – to decide if he should “keep” or “delete” any of his 1,355 Facebook friends after listening to a 60-second presentation on each friendship. Described as “the world’s most brutal game of friendship maintenance”, the […]
By JAYDEE LOK alltherage@thestar.com.my I guess I’m not crazy after all!” said Josephine Yee, 23. Coming from an Asia’s Next Top Model (ANTM) finalist and former pageant queen, you might say that’s a pretty bold claim – but Yee did get tested. Yee is one of two Malaysians, alongside freelance model Sheena Liam, 22, who […]
By JAYDEE LOK alltherage@thestar.com.my IF you’ve never heard of The Strypes before, that’s alright. They don’t expect you to know who they are, despite their ever-growing fan base. That’s because the four of them still see themselves as average teenagers, even though they’ve been jet-setting around the world for gigs – including a tour with […]
By DENIELLE LEONG brats@thestar.com.my FOR most privileged folks, Payatas is nothing but a dumpsite. However, for the families that stay there, it is home. Located in Quezon City, Manila, the Payatas district once bore a lot of potential. Sadly, rapid industrialisation turned the place from a promising agricultural spot into a 50-acre landfill. Basic necessities […]
By DENIELLE LEONG brats@thestar.com.my It has taken me forever to write this particular article. While I would normally blame lethal doses of procrastination and Candy Crush; this time, my mind has been preoccupied with something entirely different – my plans for the new year! This self-proclaimed (borderline) kiasu writer intends on accomplishing a lot in […]