Author: Tengku Zai

Going by the nickname Kuzai, the Kelantan native has spent 15 years in the wonderful world of publishing, formerly managing the beauty sections of glossies including ELLE and Harper’s BAZAAR. Now, Kuzai is the Editor of Zafigo. The wannabe runner is also mom to a feisty toddler, suffers from constant wanderlust, and really just works to eat, travel, and shop.
A Visual Guide: Jaw-Dropping Oases Around The World

A Visual Guide: Jaw-Dropping Oases Around The World

, July 8, 2022
Verdant, cool, and welcoming, these stunning oases around the world are everything you imagined they would be. And then some.
Bookmark These 4 New Hotel & Resort Openings For Your Next Holiday

Bookmark These 4 New Hotel & Resort Openings For Your Next Holiday

, July 7, 2022
For those of you who haven't seen the world outside your borders in a while, here are four new hotels opening throughout Asia to look out for in 2022/2023.
4 Reasons To Visit Malaysia’s First Speakeasy Spa: MIMONE Kepong

4 Reasons To Visit Malaysia’s First Speakeasy Spa: MIMONE Kepong

, June 20, 2022
Take it easy at Malaysia's first speakeasy spa – MIMONE Speakeasy Spa Kepong. A unique wellness concept, here are four reasons why you need to pay the space a visit.
Marina Mahathir On Tun M: The Apple Talks About The Tree

Marina Mahathir On Tun M: The Apple Talks About The Tree

, June 17, 2022
In this Father’s Day special, Zafigo Founder Marina Mahathir tells us about what went on behind the scenes when working on her latest book, The Apple and the Tree — a memoir about growing up as Tun Dr Mahathir’s daughter.
5 Of The World’s Most Underrated Cities For Good Food

5 Of The World’s Most Underrated Cities For Good Food

, June 16, 2022
Wherever we go, as Malaysians, we do need our fill of good food. And here are some unexpected places to find them.
No Boys Allowed: Book Your Next Spa Day With POP Neutral & Lax. Retreat

No Boys Allowed: Book Your Next Spa Day With POP Neutral & Lax. Retreat

, June 9, 2022
Local body care brand POP Neutral and women-only spa Lax. Retreat come together for a special treatment menu aptly dubbed The 'POP' up.
The Noob Mountaineer’s Guide To Training For Mount Kinabalu

The Noob Mountaineer’s Guide To Training For Mount Kinabalu

, May 29, 2022
Neither a hiker nor a climber, our Editor decides to go on the climb of her life anyway — scaling Malaysia’s highest peak, Mount Kinabalu. This is what she’s doing to train.
Zafigo x SIS: Changing Perceptions On Female Circumcision In Malaysia

Zafigo x SIS: Changing Perceptions On Female Circumcision In Malaysia

, May 23, 2022
Zafigo Editor, Tengku Zai chats with Sisters in Islam's Legal Officer, Ireeny Muzammel, about female circumcision. A form of female genital mutilation, why is it still so prevalent in Malaysia? Well, it's all about perception.
This Restaurant In KLCC Has A 3-Course Mediterranean Meal From Just RM75

This Restaurant In KLCC Has A 3-Course Mediterranean Meal From Just RM75

, May 22, 2022
Eat healthy (and perhaps even for free) at Maria’s Signature KLCC! Their three-course Mediterranean meals start at just RM75.
Watch These Documentaries To Feed Your Wanderlust

Watch These Documentaries To Feed Your Wanderlust

, May 9, 2022
Binge-worthy documentaries that’ll serve as a reminder that the world is indeed a huge and wonderful place, and that it’ll be waiting for you to explore once the COVID-19 pandemic eventually (and hopefully soon) dies down.
The Ultimate Mother-Kiddo Datecation: Shangri-La KL

The Ultimate Mother-Kiddo Datecation: Shangri-La KL

, May 8, 2022
Checking in to the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur proved to be the staycation and datecation of dreams for this Zafigo editor and her young daughter.
3 Things To Try At Urban Retreat Onsen Spa For Self-Care

3 Things To Try At Urban Retreat Onsen Spa For Self-Care

, May 6, 2022
Thinking of adding some self-care activities into your routine? Give one, if not all, of these treatments at Urban Retreat Onsen Spa a try.