Hello! This week, we celebrate National Pet Day by putting the spotlight on three Tatler friends and their furry pals. Pets don't just occupy the space in your home, but also in your heart. This is a sentiment shared by Valerie Ong, Hugh Koh, and Ally Mukhriz. Ong, for instance, loves her Shiba Inu because "it’s just lovely to have someone greet you enthusiastically whenever you get home.”

You'll also find pet-related stories in other sections. In Dining, we highlight five homemade pet food brands that deliver right to your doorstep. In Style, you'll find a list of luxury accessories to spoil your pets with.

Also check out our annual education guide and this year's theme is "Education as a solid foundation in life". We spoke to three university students on how they navigated life as a freshman, deep dove into the role of sports in schools to build a well-rounded individual, and provided a guide to planning a productive gap year, in case you're planning to take a break before making a decision about your future after graduation. To read these stories and more, click on this link.

Also in this week's newsletter:

• A converted terrace home with a distinctive pitched roof
• 6 trendy cocktail bars in Penang
• The first Malaysian women on Forbes' Billionaire List
• Chinese horoscope forecast in April 2023
  
  Cheers,
  Brian Cheong
  Digital Editor

Building a sustainable home that is energy-efficient and utilises resources with an eco-conscious mindset doesn't mean you have to compromise on the aesthetics. From a multi-generational family compound in Miri to the wabi-sabi home of an architect couple, an eco-retreat in Serendah set amongst an orchard, as well as an updated kampung house in Ipoh, these gorgeous homes wear their green credentials beautifully.

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A delicious Raya feast with a healthy twist? We're on board! Elliz Azhar is a household name in the local plant-based community and she frequently posts her mouthwatering recipes on her Instagram. On a mission to make plant-based diet accessible to anyone, the Kampung Vegan, as she's also popularly known, has created two new recipes—Jackfruit and Enoki Rendang, and Vegan Satay Ayam—for the festive season.

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Each year, Forbes releases an annual list of the world's wealthiest individuals. Eighteen Malaysians made it to this year's list, ranging from industry tycoons like Tan Sri Robert Kuok and Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan to newcomers such as William Teh (son of Public Bank founder, the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow) along with his sisters Dr Lillyn Teh, Lillian Teh, and Diana Teh—the first Malaysian women to be included on Forbes’ Billionaire list.

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When it comes to hotels, Bangkok is never short of options. From budget-friendly to ultra-luxe, the Thai capital has always been quite creative when it comes to its traveller's abodes; there's bound to be something that fits your need and taste. If you're a pet lover, or travelling with your furry friends, check out Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, a hotel in Langsuan district that celebrates creative expression with whimsical artwork, handcrafted textiles, and Instagram-worthy fixtures within kintsugi-inspired design and modern architecture. Plus, it welcomes pets without any additional charge.

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