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CHRIS M.J. believes the world needs more smiles, laughter and joy. With that in mind, he started a YouTube spot called The Khabar Baik Show early this...

ADAM PHONG is a firm believer that creativity is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration. His edgy talent and hard work can be seen in the impressive piec...

I would like to act in more screen roles. I have been a stage actress for the last 10 years. I am more comfortable on stage. But I want to come out of my comfort zone and that is the reason I accepted the role in Twilight. When you move into a different medium, it will sharpen your acting skills. I am always looking for a new platform where I can grow and become a better actress. Did you always want to be an actress? I loved watching movies and television shows as a girl. The way that the star...

Burning ambitions Lavannia Kumar was at a low ebb in life until a childhood passion for art reignited her feelings, thoughts and stories Lavannia says art lets her express herself. YOU should pursue goals that set your soul on fire. That belief is like a beacon for Lavannia Kumar in her quest of self-discovery. Like many millennials from a well-off background (her father is a lawyer, and her mother a housewife), job stability was not at the top of life’s checklist for the business managem...

Zombie pandemic Director Ray Lee is planning a sequel to horror flick Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie, which made waves at international film festivals Lee believes films can unite us at difficult times. - Pictures courtesy of Ray Lee GOOD storytelling is never held back by the language barrier. The universal appeal of Malaysian-made horror movie Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie is attested by awards from seven countries – Sweden, Russia, France, Greece, Canada, Singapore and the US. The film...

Colours of happiness Adlyn loves vibrant colours. - PICTURES COURTESY OF ADLYN SOFEA Blushing Like I ‘m Tweety Bird. Garnet 2017. The Bucket Hats series called Worry Hat. EVERY visual artist has a signature style. For Adlyn Sofea, the vibrant, perky colours of her artworks have become her stock in trade. “My colours look friendly, bring joy to my audience and represent strength,” said the 22-year-old Shah Alam-based artist. Besides being fearless with her use of playful colours...

More than eye candy Ernest loves to dress up and pose in front of the camera. – Pictures courtesy Ernest Ashoka Sutton Ernest ERNEST Ashoka Sutton enjoys modelling because it allows him to express himself. The 21 year -old hunk was scouted last year in the Malaysian capital where he works as a barista and assistant manager. He has posed with some of the best known fashion brands within a short time. Ernest is at ease with the camera. Since 17, he has been posing, out of fun, for friend...

Late bloomer Naturally-talented artist Yong Hui Lin took up a formal course and has won several awards with her tradition-inspired paintings Yong has been drawing and painting since young. – Pictures courtesy Yong Hui Lin Blessing 11. (left) Welcome To Jalan Tun HS Lee. Guardians. Yong wants to be a full-time artist. HER heart has been in art since childhood. But as Yong Hui Lin grew up, her mind told her that it could not offer a stable livelihood. Realistically, she decided tha...

A story of death & hope Film director Khairi Anwar and film producer Tan Meng Kheng talk about their first feature film, Mentega Terbang WHAT happens to us after we die? The Malaysian film Mentega Terbang boldly delves into this subject. The plot centres on 15-year-old Aishah, who has a difficult time dealing with the fact that her sick mother is slowly dying. Eager to know if she will connect with mother again after death, Aishah begins exploring her own faith as well as that of her friends...

Dancer’s dream Nur Syahidah says she cannot imagine her life without dance. - Pictures courtesy of Nur Syahidah Hazmi DANCE is almost life itself for Nur Syahidah Hazmi. “I can’t live without dance,” declares the 21-year-old artiste. She is still on the last lap of a three-year dance diploma course, yet has already made her presence felt in the performing scene. Last year, Shah Alam-born Nur Syahidah began to collaborate on a dance project with well-known Korean choreographer Eun Me...