Living

A boxing match will decide Germany's oldest bratwurst joint

A boxing match is set to be held to decide which German state can claim the title of the country's oldest bratwurst establishment.

Wellness

The surprising effects of dehydration

Not getting enough fluids in you can have these nine unexpected consequences.

Asia & Oceania

Fun with dinosaurs at Bangkok's Jurassic World theme park

The theme park in Thailand's capital city features realistic animatronics, elaborate sets and film sound design.

Family

Haircuts for a good cause earn Guinness World Record

A haircut campaign earned a Guinness World Record while raising funds and spreading awareness about cancer and early detection.

Living

Expert tips on asking for a pay rise

Asking for a pay rise can be an uncomfortable talking point, leaving people either not knowing how or when to approach the conversation and also what to do if their request is denied.

Arts

Malaysia's diverse traditional instruments strike a chord at KL exhibition

'Echoes Of The Earth' exhibition celebrates Malaysian traditional instruments and their stories

Entertainment

HK actress Nancy Wu visits Joel Chan, Bob Lam & Oscar Leung on film set in Malaysia

The 44-year-old flew in to surprise her friends, who were shooting a Chinese New Year movie here.

People

Malaysian drove 2,570km across Peninsular Malaysia in 14 days with just RM1,000

Mushamir Mustafa's Proton Iriz became a home on wheels, a survival pod, and an expedition vehicle during his adventurous trip.

Entertainment

Late HK martial artist Lau Kar-leung's eldest daughter marries in Rome

The intimate ceremony was attended by family and close friends.

Mind

Dancing the tango to manage Parkinson’s symptoms

One Argentinean hospital holds tango workshops for Parkinson's patients to help alleviate their symptoms.

Fashion

Giorgio Armani’s will paves way for future sale of his empire to luxury giants

Giorgio Armani's will outlines plans to sell a stake in his closely held fashion house to a major luxury firm, setting in motion a process that will eventually see the Italian brand folded into a larger group.

Entertainment

Lee Byung-hun becomes first South Korean actor to win Special Tribute Award at Toronto film festival

The award was presented to Lee on Sept 7 by South Korean director Park Chan-wook at the Tiff Tribute Awards gala in Toronto, Canada.

Living

Company in Japan wants to 'package' onsen or hot springs to export overseas

Japan's famous onsen or hot springs were long considered "un-exportable", until an idea struck Naoki Mita one day: What if he could condense them like espresso coffee?

Family

Starchild: How Malaysian kids make school rides fun

Here are the drawings by Starchild readers on the topic, My School Ride.

Entertainment

Beloved Malaysian singer Fauziah Latiff learns silat for role in the epic 'Srikandi'

What drew her most to the project was its theme of women's strength and intelligence, set against a rich backdrop of pre-16th-century history and fiction.

Entertainment

Janna Nick bids Malaysia goodbye as she begins new life abroad with husband

She and her husband, Swiss actor and model Dini Schatzmann has begun a new chapter abroad.

Books

Korean books continue to make waves overseas. Which ones have you read?

According to the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, sales of Korean literature abroad more than doubled in 2024.

Fashion

Fashion gets Freudian: Inside a new museum exhibit on style and the psyche

What we choose to put on our backs is interpreted through the lens of psychoanalysis in a fashion exhibit five years in the making.

Living

Unhappy with how your garden looks? Spruce it up with these tips

Gaps in your garden may become glaringly obvious or you may notice a beautiful plant that is overshadowed by others and simply cannot bloom.

AseanPlus News

Former Miss Hong Kong runner-up accuses husband of threatening her at knifepoint

Vivian Lee Ming-wai claims assault by husband Johnson Chan amid an ongoing legal dispute over his family's assets