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Books

Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests

HK police reportedly arrested a bookstore owner and staff, seizing titles including a biography of imprisoned mogul Jimmy Lai

Entertainment

Syed Saddiq’s heartfelt engagement speech wins hearts nationwide

He praised her strength and kindness, noting that her compassion extends even to people she has never met — a trait he said made her stand out and ultimately drew him closer to her.

Europe

Little Gibraltar is full of life, says travel expert

To enjoy and appreciate Gibraltar, spend a few days chatting with locals, eating fish and chips and admiring the Rock.

Mind

Home-cooking helps lower dementia risk

The less cooking skills you have, the lower your risk of dementia will be if you prepare a home-cooked meal from scratch at least once a week. 

Fashion

From farm to fashion: Inside the world of South Africa’s mohair trade

Once under scrutiny, South African mohair is regaining favour among the world's luxury fashion brands seeking traceable, premium fibres.

Living

Fuel prices: Three ways to cut costs by changing how you drive

Fuel prices have hit record highs in many countries around the world as the global fallout of the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to drive up oil prices and make its mark on filling station prices.

Wellness

From the Vault: It's best to take frequent water breaks in this heat

Plain water is good enough but you might need to add in some electrolytes.

Living

In Mexico, bread is the heart of daily life, and on everyone’s table

In Mexico, fresh bread isn't an indulgence, it's the standard. A staple at the heart of daily life and major holidays alike, it forms a centuries-old culture.

Fashion

Circular fashion steps: The Paris workshop that turns discarded sneakers around

A Paris-based nonprofit is scaling up efforts to salvage, refurbish and redistribute used sneakers, spotlighting fashion's mounting waste crisis and the push toward circular solutions.

Arts

Malaysian art community highlights Nanyang art’s evolution

A Chinese ink and calligraphy art community evolves together at 'Nanyang New Frontiers' exhibition in Kuala Lumpur

Entertainment

Actor Lee Sang-bo, star of multiple K-dramas, dies at 43

Korean actor Lee Sang-bo was found dead on Thursday, police said. He was 43.

Music

Half a century later, Aerosmith revisit their landmark debut album

Veteran rockers Aerosmith have revisited their self-titled debut album more than 50 years on.

Living

The nuanced world of Japanese sake and how to pair it with food

If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you're missing the larger world of sake, which is as nuanced and layered as wine.

Nation

Raising the bar for other guys: Syed Saddiq praised for 'forward-thinking' engagement gifts

PETALING JAYA: The engagement ceremony between Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress-singer Bella Astillah has captured public attention, particularly for its unique and meaningful choice of hantaran (engagement gifts) centred on planning for the future and family wellbeing.

Wellness

Atrial fibrillation: One system to map and burn

A new platform that combines visualisation and treatment functions allows doctors to manage this heart arrhythmia more efficiently.

Climate

Climate change is making days longer, new research shows

In what researchers see as confirmation that climate change is changing the length of the day on our planet, a new study has shown that Earth's rotation has slowed in recent decades - more than at almost any other time in millions of years.

Arts

Renaissance master Raphael honoured at New York's Met museum

'Raphael: Sublime Poetry' is the first comprehensive exhibition on Raphael in the US, bringing together more than 170 works

Wellness

iFOBT: A simple rapid home test to check for colorectal cancer

The first step in screening for colorectal cancer is an easy poop test done in the comfort of your own toilet. That Could Save Your Life: Why More Malaysians Should Know About iFOBT

Beauty

Vanity Fare: High-impact eyeshadows that make a beautiful, striking statement

From vivid pigments to bold finishes, these eyeshadows deliver intense colour payoff and instant drama for looks that command attention.

Living

Heart And Soul: A homecoming to Jaffna, Sri Lanka

On his visit to Jaffna, his forefather's land, the writer felt that it was like a step back to village life in Malaysia during the 1960s and 1970s.