Bollywood divided over bid to cap punishing work hours
Top actors and filmmakers clash over demands to limit shooting days to eight hours amid work-life balance concerns.
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Film raises questions about societal rights and the shape of our future
Actors Syafiq Kyle, Beto Kusyairy, and Mimi Lana unite in a powerful story with heart and purpose in Astro Shaw’s ‘HAK: Tuntut Atau Tunduk’.
World
From K-pop to K-glow, lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave
Demand for non-invasive skin treatments is outpacing cosmetic surgery, while growth in foreign patients is surpassing that of foreign tourists.
Lifestyle
‘The Sheep Detectives’: a baa-rilliant mix of humour, mystery and heart
Within an idyllic English village lies a tangled murder mystery, as a late shepherd’s flock proves surprisingly adept at detective work.
Lifestyle
Malaysia’s underground drift scene shifts into new gear
Tyre smoke, drift taxis, and a growing fanbase are steering this form of motorsports into the mainstream.
Lifestyle
‘Kills 99.9% of germs’: are we overdoing hygiene?
Everyday cleanliness does not always require maximum-strength antibacterial products, research suggests.
Lifestyle
From bridges to batik, Malaysia and Slovakia find common threads
The reopening of the Slovak Embassy in KL has inspired a design woven with stories from the two nations.
Lifestyle
SputnikRekordz: a vinyl lover’s paradise in Pasar Besar TTDI
The store’s collection includes The Beatles and Bee Gees to P Ramlee, Saloma, Sudirman, Sheila Majid, Alleycats and more.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
This ‘sooshi’ fuses zesty Japanese flavours with spicy Indian
What began as a personal experiment is now a popular menu item at ‘The Sweet Tooth Cafe’ started by home baker Sharmini Ramesh.
Lifestyle
Inside Studio Puyu, Langkawi’s hidden artistic retreat
Tucked away in Kampung Bohor Merah, this once-abandoned house is now filled with Suhaimi Fadzir's paintings, sculptures and salvaged treasures.
Lifestyle
Many Malaysians ignore early signs of eye disease, experts say
New survey suggests far too many people dismiss potentially serious vision changes as part of ageing or eye strain.
Education
This family believes some of life’s best lessons happen while travelling
The growing 'world schooling' movement combines travel with hands-on learning, allowing children to experience education beyond textbooks.
Lifestyle
Anna wants everyone to ‘Press Play on Life’ as they age
The senior living expert shares why people need to rethink ageing and what it means to grow old well.
Highlight
Matthew Perry’s assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections
Prosecutors say that in the days leading up to Matthew Perry's 2023 death in a hot tub, Kenneth Iwamasa gave the actor more than 25 shots of ketamine.
Madrid pumps up the volume on Latin music
A demographic shift has pushed Latin rhythms into the mainstream in Madrid, eased by a shared language.
Lifestyle
From aviation to agrofarming, Khairul puts his family first
How a life-changing crisis pushed Khairul Azhar Abdul Rahman to leave a lucrative career and pursue livestock farming full-time.
Lifestyle
Is Malaysia’s children facing a nutrition crisis?
Experts say young people are getting enough calories, but many are still missing the actual nutrients they need to grow well.
Born without hands, Yogeswaran builds a life of independence
Years of rejection nearly shattered this 34-year-old's confidence, until one employer decided to give him a chance.
Lifestyle
Anime fans explore the world to step inside their favourite stories
From Tokyo conventions to themed stays in Japan, more and more Malaysians are turning fandom into travel experiences.
Lifestyle
How one family turned small savings into a shared haj journey
From duit raya to Makkah: a simple childhood habit has brought 10 siblings from Perak together in the Holy Land.
Lifestyle
Shah Alam Seksyen 7 is a food hunt waiting to happen
From fiery ayam gepuk and Kyoto matcha pastries to roadside curry puffs, this university neighbourhood rewards every ‘one more stop’ decision.
Lifestyle
‘Spider-Noir’ sews superhero suspense with noir-style story
The new streaming series offers viewers the option to watch it in black and white or in highly saturated colour to heighten visual intensity.
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Lifestyle
Uganda Ghetto Kids ‘can’t wait’ to join Shakira at World Cup
Ghetto Kids, an NGO founded in the Ugandan capital Kampala, uses dance and performing arts to support abandoned and orphaned children.
Lifestyle
BTS takes top award at fan-voted American Music Awards
The group also claimed the song of the summer honour for the single 'Swim' at the ceremony in Las Vegas.
Lifestyle
From radio waves to roadshows, Pepsi celebrates East Malaysia’s harvest spirit
Radio collabs, mini dramas and special designs bring a fresh energy to this year’s Gawai and Kaamatan festivities.
Lifestyle
Sonny Rollins, last jazz ‘colossus,’ dead at 95
Harlem-born Sonny Rollins was among the saxophone greats alongside Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane, with whom he shared a warm yet complex relationship.
Lifestyle
When it comes to Rubik’s Cubes, Lim Hung is making all the right moves
This 19-year-old turned a childhood fascination into an international success story, collecting medals and breaking records along the way.
Lifestyle
Yusuf Islam finds renewed purpose in M’sia through humanitarian work
The famed singer-songwriter says his focus today is less about fame and more about compassion, creativity, and bringing people together.
Lifestyle
Supporting families through long-term recovery
BIG Pharmacy is helping patients and caregivers find the right support beyond hospital care.
Lifestyle
What pilgrims carry on the road to Arafah
In hotel rooms across Makkah, haj pilgrims prepare not just their bags, but their hearts, for this most important spiritual journey.
Lifestyle
Ryzalman wants you to fall in love with wet markets all over again
Johor artist's first solo exhibition celebrates the nostalgic rhythms of this Malaysian culture.
Super Highlight
One last stroll, one thunderous farewell
Fans came to say goodbye to The Strollers, but what they created instead was a rare night of music, memory and collective gratitude that felt bigger than a concert.
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ blasts to first place in weekend box office
The film marks the big-screen debut of the hit streaming series and is the first Star Wars film released in theaters since 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker’.
Lifestyle
When the sea speaks: M’sian sailors share stories of life far from shore
A new anthology gathers firsthand accounts of storms, sacrifice, humour and brotherhood from former maritime officers and engineers.