The incredible star power rising from the East
CAN a man be so handsome that millions of women, young and old, around the world have become obsessed with him?
When the eyes go cloudy and dim
Yes, it's that blasted universal ageing condition that few can escape from.
Beating the odds for BTS tickets
When it was time to book seats for the group's concerts, it all came down to 99% luck and 1% perspiration.
What my knees need
TOMORROW marks the first anniversary of my knee operation. This is the fifth time I am writing about my knees, and hopefully it will be the last. Or at least for a very long time.
She’s the great gene detective
WE have another "Oscar" winner! But unlike Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh's best actress win that was immediately known the moment she was crowned, Malaysians didn't cotton on to haematologist and physician-scientist Dr Thein Swee Lay's magnificent achievement until weeks later.
High on rocky mountains and more
Jiangxi province turned out to have lots of gems and a few duds as a tourist destination.
Getting ready for my trip to China
IT'S been seven years, but I am back, China! As you read this, it will be my second day in Jiangxi province located in south-eastern China, known for – according to Google – "its mountainous terrain, rich revolutionary history, and porcelain production".
Living a high life, sort of
TWO years ago this month, I moved from a bungalow to a condominium. By doing so, I unwittingly joined the majority of my generation – baby boomers aged 60 to 80 – who are also making the same choice.
Leadership by punctual example
SHE was running late and, boy, did she run! I am referring to the viral video from earlier this month which showed a Japanese minister sprinting to a Cabinet meeting after being stuck in a traffic jam caused by an accident.
Smart humanoids in our midst
DID you watch this year's Spring Festival Gala by the China Media Group? The most stunning and buzzworthy segment of the annual variety show that welcomes Chinese New Year was the one with over 200 robots performing synchronised martial arts movements, somersaults, even break dancing alongside children.
The return of BTS on world stage
JANUARY 2026 is over and we are now into February. For many, the first month of the new year was actually an unseen battleground. But there were no guns, drones, or bombs involved. The war was over tickets for concerts by a K-pop group.
Desperately seeking my squat
After months of recovery, it's hard work to relearn this basic functional position.
