Helping Hands

Smart, practical tips to help women travellers handle air rage, difficult passengers, and stressful flight situations with confidence and calm.

Make your travels through Malaysia more meaningful with these conservation experiences, creating memories that genuinely matter.

Yearning to be part of something bigger than yourself? Here are some ideas for how you can volunteer your time in and around Kuala Lumpur.

Despite many roadblocks, a network of organisations is working to support refugee communities, and you can contribute by getting involved.

Starbucks Malaysia’s ‘The Bearista Project’ showcases local artists through life-sized Bearista designs, blending art and coffee to enrich communities.

Make a difference this Pinktober with your purchases, breast checkups, and event participations. A little awareness goes a long way!

Shopping is commonly referred to as ‘retail therapy’ but did you know that shopping can help not only yourself, but others, too? What you spend your money on can impact society and the environment! Luckily, there are many Malaysian brands creating positive change.

Our Malaysian trans siblings share what Transgender Day of Visibility means to them, what allies can do to support their trans friends and their hopes for Malaysia's future.

These five Malaysian mental health apps will give you the much-needed support as we navigate through the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The best part? They’re either affordable or free.

To support and recognise the efforts in raising awareness for men’s health, The RuMa Hotel and Residences are collaborating with Truefitt & Hill. Parts of the proceeds from their special November Afternoon Tea will be donated to the National Cancer Council Malaysia.

This October, it’s time to think pink and show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by doing these six things with friends, family, or even just yourself.

As we all try to make it through a global pandemic with our sanities intact, here is a list of free resources available for Malaysians to keep your own mental health in check.

Looking for worthwhile ways to help organisations and people in need? Here are a few ways you can do your bit to help – all while staying safe at home.

Besides turning to Grab or Foodpanda for all your lunch and dinner needs, why not order from smaller, independent businesses that may need your support now more than ever?

The world gives you so much as a traveller, but what are you doing to give back

A Pink Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, sweaters by Alia B. x Sofia Haron, wellness workshops with Supparetreat, Estée Lauder skincare, and Bobbi Brown lipsticks are just some of the things you can do or buy to support breast cancer NGOs this month.

How does a weekend of sunbathing on remote pristine beaches, no phone connectivity, and quality time with turtles sound?

We spoke to Joel Low, the Director and Clinical Psychologist of The Mind Psychological Services and Training for helpful and healthy advice on how we can look after our mental health during the Movement Control Order.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, EPIC Homes has launched a community service initiative called Malaysian Women Unite, which aims to highlight the importance and need for a healthier and more sustainable society.

Airbnb and the Bahamas National Trust are offering five participants the life-changing opportunity to take time away from the everyday grind to live in an ecological oasis with the Bahamas Sabbatical.

In Asia, specifically the developing countries within Asia, opting for ethical travel can have a huge impact.

Adrienne Lee is a consultant for Tourism Cares who spoke on career opportunities the tourism industry provides for women, the lengths independent organisations go to provide transferrable skills, and benefits for its volunteers.

It’s all fine if you’re comfortable with volunteering abroad by yourself. However, if you’re slightly concerned...

Want to try your hand at something to give back to society?