Her World Malaysia - March - April 2020

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THE EVOLUTION OF ONE WOMAN: From bedroom rapper to Golden Globe winner, there’s no telling what Awkwafina is on to next.
IT’S IN MY DNA: DNA testing is all the rage, but is it worth your money?
THE ESSENCE OF MALAYSIAN CUISINE: What is it that makes our local fare so special and inimitable?
SOLO PLUS ONE: Apps to help you find like-minded female travel companions.
I CAN’T HELP BUT STEAL... An honest account of a young woman who was addicted to stealing.

Feet-Stompingly BEAUTIFUL

Known for their bold and bespoke shoe line, Cipela, founder Hidayah Hassan and managing partner, Dr Shasa Aziz, speak from their hearts about building a show-stopping empire centred on feet fashion.

3 mins

Beatrice by Definition

Couturier and costume designer Beatrice Looi shares with Nadhirah Othman her journey, the state of the fashion industry and tips on finding your personal style.

4 mins

MAKING BEAUTY SUSTAINABLE

Using only natural ingredients from the Amazon forest, Natura is a great example of what clean beauty stands for.

2 mins

THE EVOLUTION OF ONE WOMAN

WE’VE SEEN SO MANY YOUTUBE PERSONALITIES MAKE IT TO THE BIG SCREEN, BUT A BEDROOM RAPPER BECOMING THE FIRST ASIAN AMERICAN TO SNAG A BEST ACTRESS AWARD AT THE 77TH GOLDEN GLOBES? THAT’S NEW. AWKWAFINA (OR AWKWARD-FINA AS SEEN IN HER TWITTER BIO) IS THE BREAKOUT STAR WHO LEFT AN ICONIC FOOTPRINT IN THE EVOLUTION OF ASIAN REPRESENTATION IN FILM.

7 mins

IT'S IN MY DNA

The world seems to have gone into a DNA testing frenzy as millions are signing up to get insights on who they are. Here, we show you what to expect if you sign up for one and help you decide if it’s well worth your money.

10+ mins

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

2019 winner of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Fellowship, Dr Lim Way Foong is determined to bring a ‘healthier light’ into the lives of everyone. Her ‘fall down seven times, get up eight’ story will inspire and move your heart.

6 mins

I CAN'T HELP BUT STEAL…

She didn’t have a difficult life to begin with. Blessed with stable financial support, getting her hands on things she needed was never a struggle for her. Yet she was deeply addicted – to stealing.

3 mins

Apps That Make Travelling Solo Exciting!

Travelling solo can get lonely. Now, a crop of innovative apps and online communities means you can meet up with like-minded women travellers for tours and activities.

4 mins

Healthy And Nutritious Seafood From Norway

Packed with nutrients and easy to cook, find out how Norwegian salmon and Fjord Trout can promote a healthful diet.

2 mins

South Korea: WHERE THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE

There’s never enough time to explore this land of the morning calm. From history to culture, South Korea is welcoming and it pulsates with energy and vibrancy. LORRAINE CHAI lays out some of her favourite photo-taking spots in the country that never sleeps.

4 mins

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Her World Malaysia Magazine Description:

HER WORLD is Malaysia’s first local English women’s magazine that features issues relevant to women. It seeks to inform and inspire on every topic from relationships to interior design, parenting, money, health, recipes, books, beauty and fashion.