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Malaysia · Singapore

Style, grooming and culture for men in MY & SG.

Written for how we live here: local prices, local weather, and zero pretending this is New York.

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Style · 7 min read

Accessories for Men: Watch, Belt, Glasses, Then Stop

The three accessories for men that earn their place in KL and Singapore, how to size and match them, and what to leave in the drawer. From RM80.

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Skin · 6 min read

Acne Treatment in Your 20s and 30s: What Actually Helps

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Fragrance · 6 min read

Lattafa Perfume and Cheap Scents That Smell Expensive

Man in his early thirties stepping out of an apartment block into bright morning sunlight

Skin · 7 min read

Anti-Ageing for Men at 30: The Realistic Starter Kit

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Skin · 8 min read

Back Acne: Why Gym Guys Get It and How to Clear It

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Hair · 7 min read

Barbershop Etiquette: Tipping, Talking, Showing Photos

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Style · 8 min read

Batik Shirt and Baju Melayu: Traditional Wear, Done Properly

Where are you at?

Starting from zero

No routine, no gym plan, no idea what fits. Begin here.

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Start hereHow to Become That Guy: The Complete Glow-Up, Step by Step

Full path · 11 parts

Sharpen up

You have the basics down. Now get deliberate about it.

Neatly organised open wardrobe with a short rail of shirts, folded tees and two pairs of shoes below

Start hereThe Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe for Men in MY & SG

Full path · 11 parts

Big moments

Wedding, first date, formal invite. Do not wing it.

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Start hereThe Ultimate Malaysian Wedding Guide for Men

Full path · 10 parts

Fix a problem

Acne, hair loss, BO, belly fat. The honest versions, sources included.

Start hereAcne Treatment in Your 20s and 30s: What Actually Helps

Full path · 14 parts

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Style & Wardrobe

Smart casual, office wear and occasion dressing for the tropics.

Skin

Sunscreen, moisturisers and routines built for humidity.

Hair

Cuts, styling and hair loss, minus the snake oil.

Fragrance & Body

Fragrance, body care and grooming below the collar.

Fitness

Training and nutrition that survive real schedules.

Culture

Film & TV, watches, cars and what's worth your attention.

Life

Money, dating, etiquette and adult skills.

The culture desk

Beyond the bathroom shelf

The films everyone will argue about, watches from RM500 to ridiculous, cars we'd actually buy here, and the gear in between. Opening this month inCulture.

Film & TV
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Cars
Gear

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