Entertainment

RM100,000 raised for Penang busker Uncle Robert's wife cancer treatment

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim shared the development in a Facebook post, saying more than RM46,000 was raised through a mini concert held at Jit Sin Independent High School, while he contributed the balance himself.

Living

LA bakers are turning cakes into lush, imperfect canvases: here's how to do it

LA's on the cutting edge of cake. Here are 9 decorating tips from a buttercream queen.

Asia & Oceania

This Malaysian couple embarked on a spiritual journey through Japan's forests

A husband-and-wife team trekked the Kumano Kodo in Japan to find peace and tranquillity.

Wellness

Ensuring the patient's journey is a smooth one

When patients move between clinics and hospitals, private and public healthcare, and different doctors, they should not fall between the cracks.

Living

Empty beaches and 'unbearable stench': Mexico wages war on sargassum weeds

Efforts to contain the sargassum influx include Mexico's Navy-operated collection vessel, offshore barriers and beach-cleaning operations along the country's Caribbean coast, a key tourism destination affected by the seaweed invasion.

Arts

'The Story Of Studio Ghibli' exhibition to make world premiere in Singapore

The exhibition in Singapore will be an immersive, walk-through experience featuring 12 life-sized recreated Ghibli worlds

Life Inspired

A LEGACY, MEASURED IN TIME

As the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship enters its decisive final stages, Rolex marks a decade as Official Timepiece of the series.

STARPICKS

Enduring elegance

For more than two decades, the Longines Master Collection has represented the brand's distinctive balance of elegance, precision and mechanical watchmaking.

Books

Salman Rushdie will receive a US National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement

Longtime friend and fellow author Kiran Desai will present Rushdie his medal at this year's National Book Awards ceremony on Nov 18

Wellness

'I can't seem to pump enough breast milk'

This is usually a temporary situation and can be improved with appropriate remedies.

Fashion

Seoul wants to be a fashion capital? Its fashion week may need a new plan

As Seoul Fashion Week grows more ambitious, the city faces questions over its global relevance, designer support and future direction.

Family

Breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling

It says that a former flight attendant had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.

Europe

6 beautiful European canal cities you should visit

An alternative way to visit some of Europe's lesser-known cities is via its waterways. 

Malaysia

Pesta Igal Igal to be held this month in Semporna, Sabah

The festival, taking place Sept 19-20, will shine the spotlight on the coastal destination's Bajau community.

Family

Breaking the cycle: Helping survivors through domestic violence

Often, perpetrators use manipulation and control to keep their partners in abusive relationships.

Beauty

Vanity Fare: Face mists bring a new dimension to everyday beauty

From hydration and soothing to brightening and lifting, face mists are taking on a bigger role in beauty routines.

Entertainment

'It's all coming back to me now': Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after battle with rare neurological disorder

Dion announced in 2022 that she was suffering from stiff person's syndrome - which causes stiffness and muscle spasms -and disappeared from the limelight.

Living

The Golden Age of Mexican food is here, and it’s complicated

Mexican cuisine is thriving across the United States, even as the immigrants who helped shape its food culture face a harsher political climate.

Entertainment

Baby Gaga: Pop star Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance

The musician affectionately referred to as 'Mother Monster' by her fans has spoken in recent years about her desire to have a child.

Wellness

Poor people age quicker than the rich

Research shows that lower wealth categories experience accelerated losses in muscle strength, slower walking speeds and reduced mobility.