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Hidden Drops and Viral Hauls: The Malaysian Beauty Brands Gen Z Americans Can't Get Enough Of
Food & Culture

Hidden Drops and Viral Hauls: The Malaysian Beauty Brands Gen Z Americans Can't Get Enough Of

Forget Sephora. American Gen Z is hunting down Malaysian beauty and fashion brands through TikTok rabbit holes and Instagram saves — and what they're finding is blowing up their routines. We went deep on the indie labels, the origin stories, and why this wave of Malaysian creativity is hitting different for a generation tired of the same old shelf.

Flex, Adapt, Deliver: How Malaysian Professionals Are Rewiring American Work Culture
Tech & Innovation

Flex, Adapt, Deliver: How Malaysian Professionals Are Rewiring American Work Culture

A growing wave of Malaysian professionals and entrepreneurs in the US is quietly challenging the rigidity of traditional corporate culture — and their American colleagues are taking notes. From Silicon Valley startups to mid-size firms in the Midwest, the Malaysian approach to business is earning serious respect. TellMe Malaysia spoke to some of them to find out how it all works.

Why American Gen Z Can't Stop Laughing at Malaysian Memes (And Honestly, Same)
Food & Culture

Why American Gen Z Can't Stop Laughing at Malaysian Memes (And Honestly, Same)

Malaysian internet humor — equal parts chaotic, multilingual, and deeply specific — is quietly becoming a Gen Z obsession in the US. From durian discourse to kopitiam chaos, here's why the funniest corners of the Malaysian internet are landing harder than anyone expected.

We Asked Malaysian Americans to Tell Us Who They Really Are. Here's What They Said.
Food & Culture

We Asked Malaysian Americans to Tell Us Who They Really Are. Here's What They Said.

Malaysian Americans are tired of being flattened into a single story — the model minority myth, the exotic food ambassador, the perpetual foreigner. In their own words, a generation of Malaysians living in the US is pushing back, reclaiming their narratives, and demanding something more honest.

From Kuala Lumpur to Your For You Page: Malaysian Creators Are Owning the Internet
Tech & Innovation

From Kuala Lumpur to Your For You Page: Malaysian Creators Are Owning the Internet

A new wave of Malaysian digital creators is racking up millions of followers across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram — and American audiences can't get enough. We dig into what makes this generation of storytellers so magnetic, and why the US digital landscape is proving to be their biggest stage yet.

The Malaysian Fingerprint on American Pop Culture Nobody's Talking About
Food & Culture

The Malaysian Fingerprint on American Pop Culture Nobody's Talking About

Behind some of America's biggest pop songs, film productions, and viral cultural moments, there's a quiet but undeniable Malaysian influence at work. We go behind the scenes to uncover the producers, songwriters, and artists from Malaysia who are reshaping US entertainment — even if their names aren't on the marquee.

Malaysian Founders Are Quietly Reshaping Silicon Valley — And America Is Just Starting to Notice
Tech & Innovation

Malaysian Founders Are Quietly Reshaping Silicon Valley — And America Is Just Starting to Notice

From Penang to Palo Alto, a new generation of Malaysian-born founders is building companies that are changing how Americans work, shop, and connect. We talked to the people making it happen — and asked them what growing up in Malaysia had to do with it.

Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and a Line Around the Block: America's New Food Obsession Has a Malaysian Accent
Food & Culture

Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and a Line Around the Block: America's New Food Obsession Has a Malaysian Accent

From a pop-up in Brooklyn to a viral TikTok moment in Los Angeles, Malaysian food is having its American debut — and it's arriving with serious flavor. Here's why US food lovers can't get enough of it, and where you can find the real thing.