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Having to be on a ‘free from’ diet usually means cooking for yourself. ALL THE TIME. Enough already! We want to be catered to, dang it!

It may no longer be May but we're celebrating women and women's health all year round! Zafigo readers still get to embark on a journey to better health with some exclusive discounts from our partner brands. Check it out!

From whimsical florals to edgy flash tattoos, get your first (or next) ink from these seven Malaysian tattoo artists who have individualistic styles!

This month has been quite the page-turner on the Busy Reading Books Podcast! We go on a tour of the Land of the Rising Sun, explore some prolific Latin American writers, and weigh the pros and cons of literary prizes and awards.

Indonesia is getting ready to welcome international tourists, and Malaysian police deny 'no cars past 8pm rumour that's been circulating – these and some more travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!

Today’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the things we’ve learned and also some pretty funny things that have happened to us on this shared journey through womanhood.

It’s been a year on, and so much uncertainty about our ability to travel lies ahead. Here’s to remembering why we love and continue to hope for it.

A recap of what we discussed during the fourteenth episode of Hello Zafigo. We talked about mental health accessibility in Malaysia, what it means to feel 'languished', the importance of having words to describe how we're feeling, and more.

Although Hari Raya has come and gone, it’s still too soon to forget (nor should we) the slew of significant life lessons learned throughout the Ramadan fasting period. From the perspective of a non-Muslim, here are five of the lessons learned from my try at fasting.

Birthday coming up but can’t go out the celebrate? Don’t fret; we got you! Don’t just drool over these insanely beautiful, too-pretty-to-eat cakes by seven renowned Malaysian bakers, go ahead and order them.

Let’s get that herd immunity! Here are all the things you need to know if you’re contemplating whether or not to register for phase 2 of Malaysia’s opt-in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine programme.

Vaccines, travel bans, and more COVID-19 travel updates – here's some travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!

Want a dining experience that transports you to another world? Explore these unique restaurants that are a symphony between the wonders of nature and culinary artistry.

Had your fill of typical Raya fare? Indulge in these modern takes of much-loved Malaysian classics from these contemporary restaurants.

Three square meals, endless snacks, countless hours of Netflix, and even more bubble baths later, I survived Malaysia's 10-day quarantine while seven months pregnant. Yes, my sanity is still intact, and here's how I did it.

There’s no need to choose between your faith or adoration for makeup with these six halal and locally-made beauty brands.

COVID-19 cases soar in the Maldives, New Zealand is exploring quarantine-free travel routes with other countries, and some other travel stories you may have missed this week.

Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, mental health patron for MIASA, and Lavender Tan, a clinical psychologist from The Mind speak to us about mental health and how to take charge, starting from within.

We debunk period myths and talk about period power and Bobble’s mission to end period poverty with Malisse Tan.

When I first went gluten- and dairy-free eight years ago, you’d be hard-pressed to find any choices besides sweet Asian-style soy milk or any gluten-free bread that crumbled like cardboard. Not anymore!

Indian cuisine might be well-known for its heat, but that’s not all it has to offer. These six delectable Indian dishes shine bright with their mild flavours and can be prepared without the need for any super fiery ingredients in your pantry.


To celebrate Women’s Health Month, Zafigo is giving you a chance to walk away with a self-care starter box worth over RM400 that will keep you healthy and strong body, mind, and spirit. Find out more here!

This is your weekly world travel news roundup, and oh what a week it’s been with Australia and Malaysia dominating this week's travel news headlines!

When we think of Chinese food, we can easily draw similarities between Malaysian-Chinese and Hong Kong cuisines. What subtle differences set them apart?