KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- Julia, 30, would sometimes stay up all night for a party - but yesterday morning she decided to try something different.

Instead of dressing up, she was just wearing a white top and yoga pants. The music was still bumping, but caffeine took the place of cocktails.

"What I really love about this event is that it takes place in the morning," she told Malay Mail, a cup in her right hand while she swayed to the DJ.

Meanwhile, Hershey, 29, who shared a table with her, said it was something different from what she had experienced before.

Dance music and coffee together may not be a common combo, but felt just as refreshing, she said - similarly clad in casual top and cardigan.

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