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Her PJ Studio Is Bringing The Popular Trend Of Self-Control Photography From Korea To M’sia

I don’t go to shoots very often but I dread whenever I have to because of how lengthy and formal the process of portrait-taking can be. It’s pretty draining. To overcome that, the concept of self-control photography was born. “Self-control photography is very big and trending in Korea right now. …

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Not Many Would Spend 6 Months Trying To Make Consistently Clear Ice—But This M’sian Did

“How come I never made ice that looks like that?” Ken would wonder upon seeing photos of how clear ice could make drinks look so sophisticated.  On top of looking good, clear ice actually has practical value to it, as its higher melting point means slower melting, which won’t over-dilute …

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With Contactless Payments On The Rise, This M’sian Co Addresses Its Need For Better UX

More and more businesses and their services are migrating online during the pandemic for survivability. But with the move likely being a rushed one, UX (user experience) is not on the forefronts of their minds. They just need to show customers their products, and customers should already be making purchases, …

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How Can Getting A Tattoo Be Less Scary? These M’sians Say Get Some Boozy Ice Cream First.

While I’ve never gotten a tattoo before, I can imagine the anxiety walking into a tattoo parlour, since a lot of them usually look intimidating.  When we covered Poking Duck a few months back, the tattoo artist shared that many of her clients said that they were more comfortable getting …

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5 Crypto Trends To Watch Out For In 2021

2020 was a year like no other. The year was chaotic, eventful and is finally drawing to an end. In the crypto sphere, 2020 was memorable as it hosted new record-breaking token prices and unprecedented industry news. With wider adoption and greater institutional interest, the digital assets and the blockchain …

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How Does AirAsia Food Stack Up Against GrabFood, Deliveroo And Foodpanda?

It is clear to see that the aviation industry has been badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, there was less than half the passenger traffic in the whole of 2020 as compared to 2019. Airlines around the world therefore have had no choice but to pivot in order …

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Grab Will Charge You A S$1 Fee If You Top Up Your GrabPay With Visa Credit Card From June 1

From 1 June 2021, a S$ 1 processing fee will be charged for GrabPay Wallet top ups made using Visa credit cards. The fee will only be waived for top ups worth S$ 400 and above. According to Grab, the new processing fee will be implemented to “cover the costs …

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2 Similar SS2 Restaurants, 2 Rebrands & A Family Feud—This Is Toast & Roast’s Story

Residents in PJ might be familiar with a little eatery in Chow Yang (SS2/6) called TnR by Sean & Angie. The humble restaurant usually has a short queue of customers waiting to devour their sweet, juicy char siew atop Hakka noodles (you may sometimes find me in the line too).  …

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What Will A Grab-Singtel And Sea Digital Bank Look Like When It Launches In S’pore From 2022?

[Disclaimer: Opinions are our own and does not reflect the actual features of the Grab-Singtel and Sea digital bank.] Last year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the grant of digital bank licenses to four winning applicants. It awarded digital full bank licenses to the Grab-Singtel consortium and Sea, as well …

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