Tropical Living
Take a tour of this tropical courtyard bungalow, designed as a family oasis in the quiet enclave of Bandar Kinrara in Puchong.
Designed by MJ Kanny Architect, the home is reimagined from the ground up as a tribute to thoughtful design and tropical living, which artfully integrates indoor and outdoor spaces and creates a harmonious retreat for a family of three.
Also in this week’s newsletter:
- What Albertine Leo’s story teaches us about protecting girls’ safety in Malaysia
- Malaysia’s Olympic opening ceremony outfits by Rizman Ruzaini
- 12 awesome Olympic stadiums designed by acclaimed architects
- The subtle shift: How Korea’s top celebrities are embracing quiet luxury
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
What Albertine Leo’s story teaches us about protecting girls’ safety in Malaysia
While many of us are used to seeing gritty news headlines of crime and tragedy today, missing child cases still hit at something raw and painful within us all—sparking a collective call to protect society’s most vulnerable.
Here’s what we can learn about Albertine Leo’s story and protecting girls’ safety in Malaysia.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
Author, philanthropist and more: The many talents of Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia.
Yap Sue Yii of Komuniti Tukang Jahit on why she pivoted her business to work with low-income women.
14 powerful quotes from Asia’s elite athletes to spark the competitive spirit.
STYLE
Malaysian athletes to grace the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Rizman Ruzaini
As the world turns its gaze to Paris for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, our Malaysian athletes are set to proudly represent their nation at the opening ceremony on July 26, dressed in Rizman Ruzaini’s The Malaya collection.
MORE FROM STYLE
Moritz Grossmann: Embracing tradition in the 21st century.
The Sunshine Jeweller: Fred celebrates life and sunlight on the French Riviera in a sun-soaked campaign.
Parmigiani Fleurier expands the popular Tonda PF collection with a new platinum skeletonised model and Sport Chronograph models.
HOMES
12 awesome Olympic stadiums designed by acclaimed architects
From the monumental venues of past Olympics to the cutting-edge designs of Paris 2024, here are some of the most iconic stadiums crafted by the world’s most acclaimed architects.
MORE FROM HOMES
Bordallo Pinheiro’s quirky ceramicware and why they remain such enduring cult favourites.
Home tour: A dramatic brownstone home in New Jersey that feels like living among the clouds.
10 iconic home brands that became household names.
LIFESTYLE
The subtle shift: How Korea’s top celebrities are embracing quiet luxury
As Korea continues to exert its influence on global popular culture, we examine the shift towards quiet luxury among its biggest stars and the impact it has had around the world.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Malaysia Airports’ Licence to Win campaign returns with a million ringgit shopping spree grand prize.
The Lotus Emeya is now available for booking in Malaysia.
Meet Japanese girl band XG, which is redefining K-pop as X-pop.
AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | Sotheby’s opens its new maison at Landmark Chater, Central this weekend.
PHILIPPINES | How to help Typhoon Carina victims.
SINGAPORE | Dior brings its touring Lady Dior House exhibition to Singapore.








