Contradictheory: Kids mean more than an exam

Contradictheory columnist Dzof Azmi weighs in on the right type of school assessment that looks beyond exam results.

The valuable piece of advice Shawn Mendes gave US band Why Don't We

In an exclusive interview with StarLifestyle, the five members from boy band Why Don’t We reflect on the meaning of fame and a piece of advice Shawn Mendes gave them.

Liria Palace, home of one of Spain's greatest art collections & a Spanish duke

For decades Madrid's best kept cultural secret, the Liria Palace is home to one of Spain's most important private art collections, containing paintings by Goya, Velazquez and Rubens.

John Legend named 2019 Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday night on 'The Voice'.

Go for a heritage walk in Kuala Lumpur city

Going on a heritage walk in Kuala Lumpur is a good way to to help preserve the living heritage in the city.

Purest sense of Prince

Dig if you will the picture ... of Prince, in his own words.

Faridah Merican at 80: still a child of theatre

Fans of 'The Third Man' spy film can now visit its tribute museum in Vienna

'The Third Man' may be 70 years ago, but the film still thrills spy movie fans. Now, a museum paying homage to the Orson Welles classic has opened in Vienna, Austrian.

Tattoo Malaysia Expo 2019 is Malaysia's biggest body art event ever

As many as 150 tattoo artists and body art enthusiasts from around the world will be at the convention in Kuala Lumpur from Nov 29 to Dec 1.

Here's your guide to the 6 titles shortlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize

Malaysian-based authors and editors Sharon Bakar and Jason Erik Lundberg offer their thoughts on the six books up for the 2019 Booker Prize.