Style Spied: Sweet Shahirah

Shahirah Elaiza comes from the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but she has been living in South Island, New Zealand for the last seven years. Her passions include the topics of Islam and humanity, reading, writing, and watching documentaries. It goes without saying that Shahirah is also an ardent lover of fashion. As a … Read more

Style Spied: Over the Moon with Munira

Quoted by this 23-year-old: “I’m an aspiring architect, a starving artist, an impulsive writer, a full-time dreamer and a nerd. I’m a creature of the night, and I’m always dreaming of tales and poetry like most artists and writers. I’m dedicated to my art, and writing is very important to me. I dream I draw, … Read more

Fathiiah Hamzah: Lightbringer for Children with HIV/AIDS

Although much medical progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, judgemental attitudes persist. Afia R Fitriati brings us the story of one woman doing her bit to change misconceptions and transform sufferers’ lives. For some, the thought of working with people who have HIV and AIDS may conjure sombre images of disease and death. But … Read more

Style Spied: Mia Ben from Malaysia

This fashionable hijabi looks effortlessly chic in simple staple pieces. Spotted by Najwa Abdullah. A self-proclaimed fashionista, Mia Ben feels obliged to look stylish in her office. For her everyday outfits, she opts for the deep colors she considers the essence of her personal style, highly influenced by her love of jazz music. Inspired by Olivia … Read more

MOCAfest 2015: Brushing up on calligraphy with Ruh al-Alam

This designer and visual artist constantly evolve his work to push out of tradition and embrace modern influences. British-born Ruh al-Alam was raised in the UK by his Bangladeshi parents. Trained as a traditional calligrapher, his deep passion for graphic arts led him to experiment with design and typography. Together with designer Peter Gould, Ruh … Read more