Interviews

Dive into debunked health myths with nutritionist Zhi Ling Lee in Zafigo's Chick Chat episode. Learn from her insights for a healthier you!

Travelling as a mom is never easy. We get some insight from a constant family traveller and business doyenne, Nadia Nasimuddin, on how she globe-trots with four kids in tow.

Wonder what happens to the clothes you give away? The sad truth is, a lot of them end up in open-air dumps and landfills, contributing to global carbon emissions. But it’s not a completely lost cause - you can make your own positive impact to help reverse this problem (no step is too small) by…

In another special episode of Hello Zafigo, we once again explore Downtown Kuala Lumpur, this time looking at the city through its art in a chat between host Marina Mahathir and artists Nawwar Shukriah Ali (Bono Stellar) and Suzy Sulaiman.

We’re rounding off Veganuary by having a chat with Elliz Azhar, better known as The Kampung Vegan, about her travel and epicurean adventures around the world.

Writer, producer, director, and a mother, Zabrina Fernandez does it all and more; and is still able to pursue one of her many passions – travel.

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.

Take a trip down memory lane with Dr Louisa Ponnampalam to explore the places she’s been to and the marine mammal conservation work that she does.

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women who #BreakTheBias. Starting with Aainaa Bahar, a young Malaysian pilot going places — literally and figuratively.

Aien Mokthar, who is the Founder and Chief Perfumer of OLFAC3, sits down with us for a chat about her aromatic journey into the world of scents.

Malaysia’s first certified KonMari consultant tells us how travels have sparked joy for her as she and her family explore the globe the KonMari way.

Former lawyer, influencer, and now boss babe to two Malaysian beauty brands, Naddy Rahman is both brains and beauty. Here, she talks about her favourite exploits worldwide as a young lady and now newly-married woman.

This World Cancer Day, we speak to the youth ambassador of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, Dr Choo Mei Sze, about how being a colorectal cancer survivor has changed how she sees travel and the way she now (re)discovers the world.

For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we spoke to Navi Indran Pillai and Dr Choo Mei Sze about living with cancer and the importance of never giving up the fight.

Discussing accessibility and sustainability in food, and what we can do to keep pushing women forward in the kitchen.

How do we assimilate contemporary designs while staying true to our rich culture and heritage in what we wear? We speak to Malaysian designers Maryam Mutalib and Fern Chua about making batik designs evergreen.

From Langkawi to Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur to Kenya, it goes without saying that Dr Amalina Bakri is a well-travelled woman. Here are her favourite destinations to head to when she’s taking a break from helping others.

The founder of Wanderlust + Co spills the beans on the destinations around the world that act as muse to her travel-inspired jewellery line. And some of them are (literally) out of this world!

With the Tokyo Olympics happening soon and COVID-19 still a major threat in many regions, how is Japan coping with these concerns while ensuring the games go on safely and securely? Koari Sasaki, who sits on the board for the Tokyo Organising Committee, gives us some insight.

Malaysians abroad are living their best lives – or at least a better summer – and we’re watching with green-eyed envy. From Seoul to Algarve, we get six women to remind us of what life is like with little to no restrictions.

Jet-setting across the globe for squash has given the former world number one, Nicol David, many unique opportunities to see the world. From glass courts overlooking Shanghai’s Bund to playing amidst Egypt’s pyramids, she shares her favourite destinations in and out of Malaysia with us.

We speak to eight women about their personal experience with COVID-19 vaccines to shed some light on how it affects our menstrual health. You’ll be surprised at how little information is out there, but hopefully together, we can be better informed!

A recap of our Hello Zafigo conversations, and all the outstanding guests who enlightened us with their travel stories and expertise.

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