Lifestyle

By Amir Asraf Lee Haze season is here again and this time, the smoke is not just outside your window. It is already inside your living room. Look outside today and you will probably see it: that flat grey wash where the skyline used to be. Dozens of Department of Environment monitoring stations across Malaysia have been sitting in the “Unhealthy” band for days now, and Johor’s stations. Larkin,...

By Amir Asraf Lee Thinking of giving your home a fresh new look in 2027? Before choosing between beige, green or that beautiful red you saved on Pinterest, you might want to see what Feng Shui says about colors for the year. In Chinese Feng Shui, colors are more than decoration. Different colors represent different elements and are traditionally believed to influence the energy and feeling of a...

By Amir Asraf Lee Scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube for entertainment is one thing. But what if your feed could also help you understand the Malaysian property market? Today, property content goes far beyond simply showing beautiful houses. Malaysia’s property creators are taking audiences inside luxury homes, explaining the buying process, discussing investment opportunities and sharing...

By  Amir Asraf Lee Malaysia’s unemployment rate is at a decade low. Young Malaysians are still struggling to find work they want. Both of those things are true at the same time, and that contradiction is the story of the future workforce. For young people entering work today, the question is no longer just “can I get a job?” It is “how do I stay valuable, build financial security and keep my...

By Amir Asraf Lee Managing money sounds simple until you actually have to do it. How much should you save? Should you invest first or clear your debt? What exactly is an ETF? Is buying a house a good financial decision? And how much do you really need for retirement? Fortunately, you no longer need to sit through a two-hour finance seminar just to understand the basics. A growing number of Malaysian...