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Books

Malaysian author Hanna Alkaf wins US book award, starts 2020 with a bang

Local author Hanna Alkaf wins Freeman Book Awards for her debut novel 'The Weight Of Our Sky'.

Style

Prosperity at your fingertips

Get into the spirit of Chinese New Year with symbolic nail art designs this Year of the Rat

Animals

Is it ever OK to pay to see whales in captivity?

Whether in their natural habitats or man-made environments, animals should be treated with respect, and tourism needs to be developed responsibly.

Movies

Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen face off in battle of Chinese New Year movies

Malaysian movie lovers can have rip-roaring time at local cinemas this Chinese New Year with a super diverse selection of festive flicks to choose from.

Wellness

This negative emotion makes us want to smoke

The desire to smoke for both current and former smokers can be triggered by this particular emotion.

Malaysia

What to do at Thean Hou Temple in KL during Chinese New Year

Dedicated to the sea goddess, this magnificent temple is popular among devotees and tourists – especially during festive seasons.

Arts

Exhibit retraces a Frenchman’s journey, surveying tin mining prospects in old Perak

An exhibit in KL revisits the expedition and life of French archaeologist Jacques de Morgan, who travelled to Perak to survey tin mining sites in 1884.

Style

Style legend Jean-Paul Gaultier takes his last bow after 50 years as a designer

Jean-Paul Gaultier, a provocateur who changed pop history by putting Madonna in a conical bra and who invented – and loved sporting – the "man skirt", said he was hanging up his scissors after 50 years in the business.

Movie Review

'Dolittle': Like a blast of dragon flatulence in your face

'Dolittle' is like a blast of dragon flatulence in your face – it's embarrassing, it stinks, and it is destined to dissipate into the air without a trace, never to be brought up again.

TV Review

TV review: ‘Emergence’ is an SF mystery that keeps the surprises coming

Under its laidback exterior, well-acted SF mystery Emergence delights in constantly yanking the rug out from under your feet.

Wellness

The source of this neck and face pain is hard to diagnose

Problems with your temporomandibular joint can be difficult to diagnose as its symptoms are similar to many other conditions.

World

Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77

LONDON (Reuters): Terry Jones, one of the British Monty Python comedy team, has died at the age of 77, the BBC said on Wednesday (Jan 22).

Arts

London art installation measures toxic air

Londoners will be able to see how dirty the British capital’s air is through a public art installation launched recently, as pressure mounts to tackle the hidden killer.

Style

Have a chic Chinese New Year with these luxury fashion accessories

To mark the upcoming festivities, designer brands have all released special collections or limited edition designs. From beautiful bags to other chic accessories, they all celebrate the good cheer of the season.

Asia & Oceania

Australia sets up bushfire information platform for tourists

Holidaymakers in Australia are being advised to check on a government website in what way their trip may be impacted by the country’s raging wildfires.

Climate

Green resolutions: Saving the planet starts in your own back garden

Here are three ways hobby gardeners can make a difference in 2020.

Seniors

When falls predict future fractures

A history of falls in postmenopausal women is a good indication of the risk of breaking their bones in the future.

Movie Review

'Bad Boys For Life': The boys are back, and they're coming for you

The Bad Boys franchise is back with the pre-requisite action and comedy, but with more grey hairs.

TV

Pamela Anderson weds for fifth time, this time to Hollywood mogul Jon Peters

Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has tied the knot for a fifth time, to hairdresser-turned-Hollywood mogul Jon Peters.

Malaysia

What to do at Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim, Kedah

One of Kedah’s best-kept travel secrets, the Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim's impressive structure is a world record holder.