Entertainment

Pop star Katy Perry survives scary concert moment in San Francisco: ‘Not today, Satan’

The dicey incident was the exclamation point on what had been a technically challenged show.

People

Young inventor offers smart 'vision' to the blind in Mozambique

Joao Antonio Rego, a 24-year-old robotics and electronic engineering student, is driven to provide visually impaired Mozambicans with assistance that goes beyond a simple cane.

Family

Global vaccination stalling, kids at risk of preventable diseases

After the World Health Organisation (WHO) established its routine immunisation program in 1974, countries made significant efforts to protect children against preventable and sometimes fatal diseases; the program is credited with inoculating more than four billion children, saving the lives of 154 million worldwide.

Malaysia

Spice & Soul of Malaysia programme happening this month in KL

Introducing Tourism Malaysia's new Spice & Soul of Malaysia programme.

Malaysia

Shop at airports across Malaysia to win your dream ride

Malaysia Airports' shopping campaign Licence to Win will run till Dec 31.

South Korea

Gripping new Korean drama 'The Defects' that tackles a modern-day illegal adoption ring makes its way to Tonton

The Drama has already recorded over 51 million views, and is an action thriller depicting the desperate survival and revenge of children abandoned by their adoptive parents.

Entertainment

Denise Richards's estranged husband claims she made up abuse claims to cover up affair

The actress alleged Aaron Phypers of longstanding abuse including claims that he would 'violently choke" her and "slam (her) head into the bathroom towel rack."

Fashion

Fashion’s new power move? Turning away from influencers and the overhyped

Deinfluencing is gaining traction as fashion consumers push back against overconsumption and let go of fleeting trends fuelled by social media.

Living

Is your cat ignoring you? That means it trusts you, or rather, your scent

It is often believed that cats deliberately ignore us. In reality, this apparent coldness hides a sophisticated form of olfactory recognition.

Family

Changing trajectory: Experts call for early action to curb childhood obesity

Experts say interventions could include helping women to begin pregnancy at a healthy weight; encouraging breastfeeding, which is linked with a reduced risk of childhood obesity and avoiding 'rapid catch-up growth' in low birth weight babies.

Books

PM celebrates new biography chronicling cartoonist Zunar’s 50-year career

PM Anwar praises political cartoonist Zunar for his tenacity despite challenges

AseanPlus News

This is a 'Sweet Spot' - Singapore-based Matilde G drops the summer's most irresistible pop surprise for music fans

Italian music sensation who is in love with South-East Asia unleashes her new single, distributed by Sony Music, and is set to become a major hit in her blossoming career.

Entertainment

Liam Gallagher mocks Coldplay scandal, tells cheaters they're safe at Oasis show

Other musicians also referenced the incident at their concerts.

South Korea

Can BTS’ agency make next ‘KPop Demon Hunters’? New film in works with Paramount

SEOUL: Hybe America, the North American branch of BTS' agency Hybe, is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to co-produce a new K-pop-themed feature film, the companies said on Wednesday (July 23).

Living

Dining at Culina Bistro KL, with fine wine from a famous estate

Located at Shoppes at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur, Culina Bistro is a modern eatery that is part of the Culina in KL group of outlets, which comprises a market, bakery, wine bar, and bistro.

Culture

Who are the other metahumans in the new 'Superman' movie?

The new Superman movie has quite a number of new super characters, some of whom have been around for a long, long time.

Entertainment

Jake Larson, US WWII veteran with 1.2 million TikTok followers, dies at 102

He became an unexpected social media star when his granddaughter opened a TikTok account in his name.

Entertainment

Organiser denies claims of Chinese-only language, ticket scalping at G-Dragon KL concerts

Social media users had voiced frustration over the high number of attendees from mainland China and alleged that Malaysian fans were sidelined.

Children

Children with SCID are born defenceless against infections

This rare genetic condition leaves babies extremely vulnerable to life-threatening infections.

Climate

Chile's vital underwater forests under threat from mining, warming seas

For scientists, these forests hold even more potential as sustainable protein, food and other materials, though they are threatened by warming oceans and human pollution.