#ThisIsLocal: It’s all about the chicken jerkies and salmon patties

Long gone were the days when pet treats were plain ol' cookies with no flavour. Since last year, local entrepreneurs have seemed to take a leap in the pet treats industry by creating something delicious and nutritious for our little furkids. Samantha Darlene Fernandez started her business, Treats Pawpin in June 2020 — inspired by doggo brand ambassador, Mia who has a …

#ThisIsLocal: Look good and feel good with FIT.CO

As Bella launched FIT.CO back in June, she received nothing but love and support from her peers, her family and even the public. As a 23-year-old entrepreneur, she founded this homegrown lifestyle and athleisure apparel brand during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) with absolute dedication and perseverance. The brand is a platform where women can get inspired to stay fit …

#ThisIsLocal: The Lemon Cheesecake Tartlets are to die for

Transforming our artistic impulses into a business could be full of bittersweet challenges. However, if you could turn your passion into a profession, you should just go for it. This Cheras turned PJ gal decided to pursue her passion for baking and started up Add On Bakery. Carmen Wong, the girl behind this online bakery, shared with us …

A thank you letter to my ex bestfriends

Strangers can become best friends just as easily as best friends can become strangers. Growing up, we always thought that having a big group of friends is essential to an active social life but we were dead wrong. Don't get me wrong, I'm always down to having a good time especially with the people I …

#ThisIsLocal: JIS KL changes the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur

#ThisIsLocal is a new series that covers only local beauty products, restaurants, fashion stores and more. Earlier this year, the world's first social lounge opened right in the centre of Kuala Lumpur and it's different from any other bars that you have been to. Founded in 2011 in Sapporo, Japan, the founder of JIS realised …