Citrine One Group

20/03/2026

Hari Raya has never looked just one way, and that is what makes it special.

Today, celebrations stretch from kampung homes to high-rise living, from balik kampung drives to video calls across borders, and from home-cooked feasts to potluck gatherings with friends.

In Malaysia, Raya is shaped by the people around us. Neighbours dropping by with kuih, colleagues celebrating across cultures, and open houses that welcome everyone, no matter their background.

It is this blend of old and new, tradition and change, that keeps Hari Raya meaningful in every generation.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, maaf zahir dan batin. 🌙✨

- Citrine

18/02/2026

Ramadan has always been a time of reflection, renewal and togetherness; But like all traditions, the way we celebrate continues to evolve.

From handwritten Raya cards to digital greetings, from bustling pasar malam to online bazaars, and from quiet kampung evenings to vibrant city lights, Ramadan today carries both heritage and modernity in equal measure.

In Malaysia especially, the beauty of Ramadan lies in our melting pot of cultures. The spirit of gotong-royong, the sharing of kuih from different homes, open houses that welcome neighbours of every background: Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous and beyond - all reflect how the holy month transcends race and community. Traditions blend, flavorrs mix, and what remains constant is the shared spirit of compassion and unity.

As we embrace both the old and the new, may this Ramadan remind us that while celebrations may evolve, the values of empathy, generosity and togetherness remain timeless.

Ramadan Mubarak to all observing. 🌙✨

- Citrine

17/02/2026

There was a time when Chinese New Year arrived in shades of red and gold.

Stacks of angpao laid neatly on the table.
The careful selection of designs.
The quiet ritual of sliding crisp notes inside.

We remember holding them with both hands, receiving not just money, but blessings. Health. Protection. Prosperity. Love.

Today, a QR code can carry those blessings in seconds. A transfer is completed with a tap. It’s efficient. It’s modern. It’s the way forward.

But somewhere between the notification tone and the digital receipt, we may find ourselves missing the warmth of that simple exchange; The smile, the laughter, the presence.

An angpao was never just a red packet.
It was a moment shared. A tradition passed down. A memory in the making.

This Chinese New Year, whether given by hand or by scan, may we hold on to what truly matters: the spirit of giving, the joy of togetherness, and the traditions that shaped us.

Gong Xi Fa Cai. 🧧

- Citrine

09/01/2026

✨ The choices we make shape who we become. No right. No wrong. Just lessons and resilience.

Choices is a memoir by Ivlynn Yap, about living fully and choosing consciously. Not reactive. Not naïve. Not bitter.

Conscious.

Join us in Penang on 13 January 2026, 11:30am–2:30pm, at BookXcess, Gurney Paragon Mall.

Be part of the moment.

06/01/2026

Join us on 13 Jan 2026 for the Choices Penang launch @ Gurney Paragon Mall!

✨ Choices — Book Launch ✨

In a world of burnout, crossroads, and quiet expectations, Choices offers a gentle pause — a moment to ask:
Who am I becoming through the choices I make?

Join us for an intimate afternoon with the author, featuring handpicked excerpts, heartfelt reflections, and a book signing session.

📅 13 January 2026 (Tuesday)
🕦 11:30AM – 2:30PM
📍 BookXcess @ Gurney Paragon Mall

Come listen, reflect, and take home a signed copy.