A double issue with articles covering both (Chinese) New Year and Valentine's Day. From Love Matches, to Power Couples, Love Rituals, Love Crimes and Love Food. Also in this issue are our inaugural (16-page) Education Special, a look at our Christmas Party and our regular travel, business, style and entertainment, content.

This issue is full of heavyweights to get your mind and sensibilities buzzing. On the cover is our in-depth look at COVID-19 with Rumours & Realities, which has taken over the world; from its origins, spread and effects felt on a global scale. Vaping, the phenomenon that has ensnared both smokers and non-smokers alike, is another issue we are examining this month, and since Formula One going green, we look at its possibilities. Other must-reads include a trip to Sri Lanka’s historical Galle and regional food artisans creating a name for themselves in all things culinary. Don’t miss out on all we have for you this month!

Time to kickstart the new year with a fresh new read. With stunning Indonesian actress and singer Cinta Laura Kiehl on our cover and colourful Jaipur and New Orleans travel stories, it is an inspiring way to get your January going. See how the Lunar New Year is celebrated in its vibrant glory around the world and we've rounded up the best restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s no matter what stage of a relationship you’re in. Crime this month features the world of Jeffery Epstein and the rich paedophiles and we take a closer look at the nine-dash line dispute in the South China Sea. All this makes for an intriguing read!

December brings about all the things UNRESERVED love: parties, bubbles, gifts and precious time with our loved ones. Catch all our favourite Christmas movies listed in our Binge Watch List, sparkle with all the diamonds in our style shoot and see where all the most luxe New Year's Eve parties around the world are. Get personal with Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and Emilia Clarke from Last Christmas and on a more sobering note, we look into the trade-off of the trade wars between the United States and China and whether e-commerce is killing off brick-and-mortar stores.

There is plenty to get excited about in UNRESERVED's November issue. Actress extraordinaire Maya Karin, who nabbed the Best Actress Award at the 49th Asia Pacific Film Festival 2004 and is set to release more films in 2020, speaks candidly about her passions and the rumours circulating her and a well-known MP. In travel is Caribbean paradise Cancun while News Commentary covers protests both peaceful and chaotic around the world. The behaviour of cyberbullies is also examined in Culture and elsewhere we focus on banks in Southeast Asia, get an insight into dental health and bring the art of omakase to you in Food & Dining. Enjoy the read!

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England player, is our October cover star as he contemplates life and a new career in boxing. The travel section covers the beauty and artistry of Rome plus images of beautiful fall foliage around the world. To celebrate Halloween, we have articles on horror houses, escape rooms, a sorcerer's tale and famous ghosts. News Commentary features articles on garbage migration, the Survival Guide features 10 ways to protect your home and Business Bites takes on turnaround strategies for flag carriers around the region. Enjoy the read!

The September issue features an exclusive interview with Khairy Jamaluddin on life after losing the Malaysian elections to Dr. Mahathir’s coalition. We have an article on medical tourism in Southeast Asia, a review of the new government’s stewardship of Malaysia, post Indonesian election issues and meet six entrepreneurs who are shaping the co-working culture. The travel section covers Dubai and quick gateways! Our Food & Dining section reviews authentic royal cuisines and Business Bites looks at Malaysia’s largest MNCs. Enjoy the read.

Our annual 48-page travel guide for the summer has everything you need to spark your wanderlust, gets you packing and keeps you company on your travels with last minute tips and articles. In this issue, we are also up close with Ung Yiu Lin – a fashion entrepreneur and influencer.  We have articles on how Airbnb is impacting the hospitality industry, overtourism, Hollywood hypocrisy, the food & dining section covers underwater adventures to luscious green locations dinning and our monthly Survival Guide features surviving peak travel. Enjoy the read!

The June issue features an exclusive interview with none other than Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. He talks freely about a range of topics. Other features include a business story on the battle of subscription for video on demand, deforestation in Southeast Asia and the Wang Kelian death camps. Travel brings us to Norway this issue and we have interviews with Malaysian psychologist Dr. Anjula Singh Bais and New-York born night-life entrepreneur Noah Tepperberg. Enjoy the read!

The May issue features three Malaysian designers and their Hari Raya collections as they discuss issues in the fashion industry. The travel section compares traditional with modern Tokyo and includes a story on Kauai Island in Hawaii. The issue also contains stories on a cashless society, airline manufacturer Boeing, maid domestic abuse and a Mother's Day gift guide in our Acquired Taste section plus iftar buffets around Southeast Asia. Our Survival Guide series provides tips for women on surviving a physical attack and our Business Bites zoom in on the mobility players in the region.

Featuring an inspiring interview with rock star CEO and serial entrepreneur Patrick Grove. Our travel section features the Game of Thrones locations and Sweden’s Lapland. Fake academic credentials issues around the region in news commentary. There are stories on the future of print media, Brexit’s impact on Southeast Asian countries, top pick restaurants during spring plus get to know about defensive driving and many more...

Another packed issue with stories on gender equality in tech, Game of Thrones, the Pink City in India, sports gambling, STIs across the region and finally Xavier Justo's story on 1MDB. Our style shoot features women of all ages being flawless like diamonds. And of course there are the usual articles on Food & Dining, Property, our Surviving Guide, Acquired Taste, Entertainment, etc.

Our Christmas Issue is filled with Christmas tips and stories. From party tips, Christmas destinations to gift guides and restaurant suggestions; as well as a Christmas special on Singapore. On the cover is Philippine star Ruffa Gutierrez and inside an interview with Clare Rewcastle Brown, the woman who helped bring down the Malaysian government. And then there are the usual stories on Property, Business, Style, etc.

The November Issue takes a closer look at Indonesia. From Fashion to Money to Travel to Heritage and Food & Dining. Various Indonesians are featured; Raline Shah graces the cover. Dian Sastrowardoyo features in Portraits and 4 Gods and Goddesses of Java are spread out in our Style section.
This month also includes stories on Crime, Architecture, Business and Sports!

The Halloween issue is filled with stories on Black Magic, Asian Ghosts, Haunted Houses  and how to survive a Zombie apocalypse in style with Thai superstar Ananda Everingham as this month's cover story. Not all is about horror; there are the regular stories  on Travel (Andalusia), Food & Dining (Street food), Crime (A missing American Secret Service Agent), Sports (MMA) and Business (Trade War).

A jam-packed issue with Current Affairs stories on fake news, cyber crime and the new Silk route. In Travel we walk the Oita Onsen trail in Japan, in Food & Dining we find the best rooftop bars in Southeast Asia. We hang out with 5 power women, discuss non-sports sports, talk about grief and show the Ring of Fire. And then we have our regular articles....

A riveting interview with the man that was key in the unravelling of Malaysia's 1MDB. Other stories (Crime, Fashion, Life) focus on the colonial days in the region since three Southeast Asian countries celebrate their independence in August. Complemented with an insiders guide to New York and an illuminating article on golfers and their, sometimes, fragile minds.

Our Summer Issue is all you need to relax by the pool or on the beach. Luxe Nomad founder and CEO Stephanie Chai talks about being an entrepreneur, CEO and woman.  There are 3 crime stories, a fresh perspective on marijuana, various travel stories (Bhutan, Bali, Komodo) and the usual Property, Entertainment, Style and Food articles. 

Our World Cup inspired issue takes a look into FIFA, FIFA sponsors, Malaysian football, spywars, St Petersburg, why you should unfriend Facebook, how to survive the end of Ramadan and stories on Property, Entertainment, Style en Food.

A packed issue with Hollywood superstar Idris Elba and stories on the Trophy Wife 2.0,  the startup game, streaming TV services in Southeast Asia and #MeToo at WallStreet and the usual stories on Entertainment, Travel, Style and Food.

This juicy relaunch issue includes a revealing interview with Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding, a refreshing take on ASEAN, a sobering article on the death of Dutch model Ivana Smit, some tips on male sexual health and plenty of inspiring stories on Travel, Food, Style and Gadgets.

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