The morning sun really hits the hardest without caffeine in the bloodstream. I shielded my eyes with a single hand and squinted hard; left, right, left, and again, between two lanes. Several motorbikes zoomed past me, snapping me out of my concentration. I was in Brickfields where I was meant to meet someone. I looked for the likes of a wet market, just as I was told to. This was not supposed to be difficult, yet there I was, confounded and above all, in dire need of coffee.
A limber figure with a pair of bright yellow, knee-high rubber boots promptly appeared from the sun’s glare. It was my first time meeting Harenthiran Pulingam. “Call me Haren”, he said, wearing a wide smile and a tonne of confidence as he led the way. It was his area and he knew it well. At 38, Haren is a market vendor by day and a principal Indian classical dancer at Sutra Foundation by sundown. Outside his dancing profession, he helps run his family business of over two decades selling a variety of meat and fresh produce in a back alley wet market.
“My day starts as early as three in the morning every day,” he said as he skillfully cleaned a fish at his makeshift stall under the protective shade of several brightly coloured umbrellas. “About 20 years ago after I completed my STPM, I decided to help my parents because they were struggling with the business. I gave up on taking my Bachelor’s Degree but that didn’t stop me from dancing.”
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FACING THE PROBLEM, APPLYING THE SOLUTION
British skincare brand Facetheory has landed in Sephora Malaysia.
A STEP CLOSER TO PARIS
Bistro Léa is Kuala Lumpur's latest destination for wholesome, classic French fare
The Rearing Horse meets the Celestial Dragon
Porsche Malaysia unveils the Taycan S-Turbo Celestial Jade, a one-off model part of the legendary Sonderwunsch programme
The Story Of Luxury
KOK LAI CHING, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA & PACIFIC AT EDRINGTON, PURVEYOR OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S FINEST SPIRITS, AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING TO THE PREMIUM OFFERINGS SHE OVERSEES.
The Future Will Be Pixelated, Probably
What are the implications on one's lived experience as online life is rife with meaning and possibilities?
Perfectly timed slam dunk
Seiko introduces two limited-edition timepieces, to celebrate the rising passion for basketball in Southeast Asia with a blend of bold style, technical precision, and a nod to the brand's enduring heritage.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Way up high, Felix Pantone and Zenith are coming together again for yet another stunning horological collaboration.
SANTOS DE CARTIER: A NEW ERA
ORIGINALLY A WAY OF INTERTWINING THE CARTIER BRAND WITH THE DARING SPIRIT OF AVIATION, IT NOW STANDS AS AN ICON OF LUXURY AND ELEGANCE.
A LEGACY IN TIME
This year's P-Day, a global gathering of Panerai enthusiasts, was organised in Kuala Lumpur for the first time. Augustman took the opportunity to speak with Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué and Paneristi co-founder Paddy Conway to find out more about this annual assembly.
REACHING FOR THE STARS
A tribute to the past, with a modern twist-Omega reimagines the iconic, space-travelling Speedmaster CK 2998 for the contemporary collector.