Bario, in the highlands of Sarawak, has all the qualities that should make it a premier eco-tourism destination. But a lack of proficiency in English among the locals has hampered efforts to promote the area to foreign tourists. One young woman, Rhonywn Hagedorn, is hoping to change that

The traditional coffee house has morphed into hipster cafes and bars offering everything rom designer coffee and pairing art with wine as F&B owners introduce new concepts to keep customers coming 

Accidents happen even in the safest of places. But when someone gets hurt while using a public facility or when in a public area, where must be some accountability

Wage earners prefer to be discreet about their pay packet. Most companies, too, treat such information with the strictest confidence. What is the rationale? Focusweek finds out 

Pet owners are going to great lengths to pamper their cooches and kitties, leading pet care industry to whip up creative ways to meet thier every whim and fancy

The depreciation of the ringgit has taken the bite out of the travel bug for many Malaysians. Fortunately for those who still love the occasional adventure in a faraway land but do not have a lot of money to spend, there is a way to see the world on a shoestring budget