Entertainment

Singer Henry Lau apologises at Marina Bay Sands concert: ‘I hope no other singer will perform in this place again’

Lau performed at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Jan 3.

Living

Common questions about dating, from first dates to height differences

As a dating coach, I get questions that run the gamut from first date to the early stages of a relationship.

Wellness

Anaemia can be caused by infection 

Sometimes, an infection can result in decreased red blood cells, along with its accompanying symptoms.

Entertainment

Malaysia’s heartthrob Zizan Nin responds to comments on his ‘aged look’

The 53-year-old actor recently appeared in a TikTok audio clip that triggered a wave of reactions from netizens, many of whom claimed they barely recognised him.

Nation

Fish Leong’s classic hit song banned in China

A SONG by Malaysian singer Fish Leong (pic) was banned in China because its title bore an unintended resemblance to recent discussions on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by US armed forces, reported China Press.

Arts

In a digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to stay relevant

Young Peking opera artists are devoting years to mastering its demanding techniques, hoping to win over today's audiences

Entertainment

HK actor Benjamin Yuen shares experience filming a M'sian movie with 80% Malay dialogue

To prepare, the 44-year-old would listen to the production crew's recordings daily and do his best to memorise his script.

Nutrition

This dark chocolate chemical might slow ageing 

Researchers aren't saying eat more chocolate, but it could be the start to finding how some foods could help keep us young.

Entertainment

Malaysian actor Shuib fined RM10,000 for promoting vape

The court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term if he failed to pay the fine.

Fashion

Sidestepping politics, a viral image turns a sweatsuit into a fashion moment

Nicolas Maduro's viral appearance in a Nike Tech Fleece has turned a serious political moment into a global conversation about style, streetwear and the cultural power of the sweatsuit.

Design

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia nears new peak with record-breaking tower

The Sagrada Familia will soon be writing a new chapter in its history. On June 10, 2026, just in time for the centenary of Gaudí's death, the tower of Jesus Christ will be inaugurated.

Family

Children learn numbers better when they count with their fingers

Study proves kids who rely on their fingers to count perform arithmetic better when they grow up compared to those who don't.

TV Review

'Ca$hero' review: Overdrawn at the logic bank

Superhero melodrama has an appealing hero, but squanders its potential with patchy plotting and a lack of focus.

Books

Leading international literary magazine spotlights Malaysian reading culture

'World Literature Today' casts a spotlight on Malaysia's literary scene, bringing its diversity, vibrancy and ongoing struggles to an international audience

Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ bodybuilder Jayne Trcka dies at 62

Trcka played the Miss Mann character in the 2000 horror movie spoof 'Scary Movie'.

Entertainment

HK star Jessica Hsuan reveals she was once unknowingly a 3rd party in a relationship

The 55-year-old says she has become much more guarded around men after being deceived.

Beauty

The 2026 beauty agenda: Gentler science and barrier-first, real-life formulas

If the past decade of skincare trends was driven by products overload, 2026 marks a decisive change in pace. The conversation around enhancing one's natural beauty is no longer about what's new, but what actually works and why.

Family

A new type of lens hopes to improve kids' eye health

Approved by the FDA, these glasses will slow down myopia and reduce the risk of blindness when the child grows up.

Living

Lego's new smart bricks light up and make noises when triggered

Danish toy maker Lego has unveiled what it says is one of the "most significant evolutions" of the design of its bricks with a new smart interactive piece that can detect and interact with other smart bricks and tagged pieces.

Entertainment

Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall last year at Hawaii beach

Lilly says she has brain damage after fainting and falling on a boulder at a beach in Hawaii last year.