Women’s Aid Organisation turns 40: Meet its 4 millennial directors advancing Malaysian women's rights
As the Women’s Aid Organisation celebrates four decades of empowering women, we sit down with its four millennial directors who are hard at work in advancing Malaysian women’s rights and hear from them regarding the struggles in helping survivors of abuse and ending gender-based violence in Malaysia.
Also in this week’s newsletter:
- How former gold medallist Sarina Sundara Rajah advocates safety for Malaysian athletes
- Take a tour through a home in Penang tailor-made for a toy collector
- Key takeaways from the 2023 Malaysian state elections
- Why Clé de Peau Beauté is saying that your skin is intelligent
Cheers,
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
Ex-gold medallist gymnast Sarina Sundara Rajah is making a stand for the safety of Malaysian athletes
Sarina Sundara Rajah, President, Safe Sport Malaysia (Photo: Azman Ghani)
Having faced sexual harassment as a teen, this ex-national gymnast now advocates comprehensive athlete safety against abuse via her NGO, Safe Sport Malaysia. We speak to her about her experiences, advocacy and thoughts on the landscape for female athletes in Malaysia today.
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Previously from Mercedes-Benz Romania, Amanda Zhang now takes the helm at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia as CEO and president.
From Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Deepika Padukone, we look at the top desi queens slaying it on social media, with a collective following of nearly 400 million on Instagram alone.
Trip.com’s CEO Jane Sun discusses her pioneering policies that reflect her mission to run a company that not only cares but also puts gender equity at its core.
HOMES
Take a tour through this home in Penang tailor-made for a toy collector
An elegant mancave designed by Chaos Design Studio for a home in Penang (Photo: TWJPTO)
Penang-based Chaos Design Studio has brilliantly redesigned a townhouse in Penang to reflect its owner’s passion for action-hero figurines and comics. Take a tour through this modern and sophisticated living space that resonated with the couple and their daughter.
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Whether industrial and raw or decorative and polished, these artistic cafes in Penang blend history and innovation to create an immersive coffee experience.
Planning a trip to Japan in fall? Check out these beautiful hotels perfect for you to enjoy the country’s stunning autumnal foliage.
Take a tour through this stunning six-storey townhouse in Shenzhen that conveys the owners’ refined taste through thoughtful art curation and design.
LIFESTYLE
What we learned from the 2023 Malaysian state elections
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at a campaign rally (Photo: Twitter/@anwaribrahim)
In the aftermath of the 2023 Malaysian state elections, a nuanced picture of the country’s political landscape has emerged. We take you through the key learnings and issues moving forward with experts on the issue.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Fans of classic Volvo cars will not want to miss Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Makers of Tomorrow’ exhibition happening in Bangsar Shopping Complex from now till August 20.
Oppo recently concluded the regional leg of its Inspiration Challenge 2023 and 5 teams will now advance to the finals to stand a chance to win a significant grant.
Discover the ultimate hassle-free ski experience at Club Med premium all-inclusive ski resorts scattered across the globe from Europe to Japan.
STYLE
Your skin is intelligent, says Clé de Peau Beauté
Thai actress Diana Flipo appreciating the digital painting by Refik Anadol in collaboration with Clé de Peau Beauté (Photo: Clé de Peau Beauté)
A new scientific discovery from the Clé de Peau Beauté laboratory reveals and visualises a skin gene network that is intelligent and has its own five senses. Find out how this development contributes to Clé de Peau Beauté’s proprietary blend of ingredients.
MORE FROM STYLE
Adam Hershman, vice president of APAC and Middle East for Tumi shares his biggest travel tips.
Here are the best luxury watch accounts to follow on Instagram for fun, insights and expertise.
From minimalist flats to Barbiecore-style ballerinas, this year’s biggest shoe trend comes in all forms.
AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | From Gin Fest to Ritz-Carlton wellness journeys here are 10 Hong Kong events you do not want to miss this August.
SINGAPORE | Poke Theory’s sibling founders share how they built one of Singapore’s most popular poke chains.
PHILIPPINES | Philippines Senator Mark Aguilar Villar shares his thoughts on the use of technology and his goals for the coming years.
