Entertainment

John Denver's 'Country Roads' is the unofficial US anthem at World Cup

Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' has been an unexpected hit among fans, with US matches culminating in 70,000-strong sing-alongs.

Family

How this retired Malaysian transformed his grief into an adventure for good

Losing his wife to cancer gave SG Lim a new purpose in life, one dedicated to touching the lives of the people around him.

Fashion

Framing fashion: Bibo Aswan, the photographer shaping Malaysia's visual style

Bibo Aswan reflects on photography, creativity and the journey behind more than a decade of framing fashion, from building visual worlds to shaping some of Malaysia's most striking fashion imagery.

Animals

De-extinction company hatches live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said last month it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment.

Entertainment

'Good Boys Go To Heaven' star Beto Kusyairy says Malaysian audiences are ready for stories that tackle taboo issues

The actor is starring in the drama 'Good Boys Go To Heaven' that tackle issues centring on sexual trauma and child abuse.

China

China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch

BEIJING: The Chinese social media was shaken by a Good Samaritan deed that ended in tragedy when an elderly farmer died in a car crash shortly after receiving kind help from an influencer.

Living

Food vendors across Asia struggle over rising costs of plastic

Food vendors across Asia are struggling as conflict-driven plastic price hikes erode their margins.

Entertainment

Paul McCartney performs Beatles classic ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ at Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

McCartney, 84, performed the Beatles hit at the couple's star studded reception in New York City, according to a report by People magazine.

Malaysia

Hello from the other side: Why Penang's Bukit Mertajam is worth a visit

Exploring the nooks and crannies of Bukit Mertajam on the Penang mainland.

The Doctor Says

When water takes lives 

Drowning is a significant preventable cause of death in Malaysia and around the world.

Living

Solar-powered charging station in central Cuba brings life to a darkened island

The Cuban government has stepped up the installation of solar panels in hospitals and other public places and established solar farms in the face of chronic blackouts and in recent months, a severe gas shortage stemming from a US energy blockade.

Entertainment

Singer Wang Leehom returns to perform one day after heavy fall that requires 39 stitches: ‘Your love is the best medicine’

He fell heavily onstage on July 4, and the impact shattered the cartilage in his outer ear and led to bleeding on his face.

Entertainment

HK singer George Lam's son Alex expecting 2nd child with wife Candace

The couple – who married in 2023 – shares a daughter, whom they welcomed in 2024.

AseanPlus News

Vietnamese top actress Katleen Phan Vo weds businessman in Malaysia

Actress Katleen Phan Vo, daughter of Wing Chun grandmaster Nam Anh, held a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in her husband Yuen Shiuan's home country, Malaysia on June 20.

Americas

To better understand the American Revolution, go to Barbados

US author and historian Russell Shorto went to Barbados to better understand the American Revolution.

Wellness

What is a head spa?

More than just a hairwash, this wellness trend focuses on the scalp and is suitable even for those with no hair.

Books

Hemingway classic still inspires Americans to run with bulls in Pamplona

Hemingway's century-old book 'The Sun Also Rises' continues to captivate readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians seeking to fill some inner void

Fashion

Has Taylor Swift’s wedding just outshone the Met Gala in fashion stakes?

Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden, with its star-studded black-tie guest list, has sparked Met Gala comparisons in fashion and scale.

Entertainment

Korean singer Ilhoon reflects on his last visit to Malaysia & life since going solo

The 30-year-old says he's embracing the creative freedom of being a solo artiste and plans to give fans a more authentic glimpse of who he is.

Malaysia

Explore the world with local airlines' holiday campaign, expanded reach

Malaysia Airlines reintroduces a holiday campaign, while AirAsia welcomes four direct airline partners.