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By KEVIN TAN alltherage@thestar.com.my MUSIC and fashion go hand in hand, which could explain why musician Afiq Iskandar is not only heavily involved in two bands but also owns a clothing brand and store. However, that is not the reason why Afiq dipped his toes in the fashion scene despite not having any interest in […]
By DANIEL SUBRAMANIAM brats@thestar.com.my HOW many times have you thought of an idea that could change the world? The best invention since 24-hour mamak stalls, perhaps? Now, how many times have you actually voiced out those ideas? Probably not as often as you hoped. I still remember my first assignment as a BRAT, […]
By JAYDEE LOK alltherage@thestar.com.my WHILE science and technology are crucial to drive a country to success, it is also important to ensure that its art and culture are not left behind. Thus cultivating artistic talent in young people, without compromising the science and technological edge, is necessary to ensure the growth of a balanced nation. […]
By INSYIRAH AMI and IVENA HON Photos by KEITH LIM TURNING 21 is a big milestone in many young people’s lives and for Ian Nathaniel, he wanted to make the celebration not only memorable for himself but for others as well. Instead of throwing a MTV Sweet Sixteen-style bash and partying like a rockstar, Nathaniel […]
By TAN EE LAINE brats@thestar.com.my ALTHOUGH money isn’t everything, it is still essential for survival in our world today – especially in light of the rising cost of living. Saving on my allowance was the first thing my parents taught me when they started giving me RM1 every day for recess when I in Standard […]
By DENIELLE LEONG brats@thestar.com.my LIKE many singer-songwriters, 20-year-old medical student Lynell Roderica Tong shied away from the idea of performing her original songs. That was until the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLpac) introduced the Song category to their annual Short+Sweet Festival to discover talented songwriters out there – an extension of what KLPac has […]
22-year-old German Jason Paul shares his life and experience as a world-class freerunner who has run across the top of buildings in over 30 cities around the world.
By TRISTAN TOH brats@thestar.com.my THERE are 16,000 kilometres between Buenos Aires and Kuala Lumpur, but yet the tremors caused by the 125th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in the Argentinian capital could be felt back home. Squash was once more snubbed a spot in the Summer Olympic Games lineup, coming up short in votes to […]
By SHARIFAH INTAN alltherage@thestar.com.my A group of teen girls in identical purple T-shirts suddenly broke into a choreographed dance to a Justin Bieber song in front of Pavilion KL. Soon, more people joined the group; boys, girls, young and old were dancing in unison to a cheering crowd. But this was no ordinary flashmob. The […]
By CHRISTINE CHEAH alltherage@thestar.com.my WHILE our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was visiting Google’s head office in the United States, touted as the “world’s best workplace”, we at R.AGE got our own Google office tour – right here in Kuala Lumpur. Now you’ve all probably heard how ridiculously awesome Google offices around the […]