An attempt to evict the fashion icon shines a spotlight on some of the very blurry lines in fashion. André … More
Month: February 2021
The Hainanese chicken rice debate: Singapore and Malaysia both lay claim to it – who’s right, or are they both wrong?
Adapted from Wenchang chicken, the dish was sold in Malaya and Singapore in the 1940s, the rivalry heated up after … More
Starbucks Red Cup 2020: A Look at Every Winter Holiday Cup By Year from 1997 to 2020
From magenta cups to custom designs, is there anything Starbucks hasn’t done Every festive season since 1997, Starbucks has launched a new … More
In Thailand, death of a ‘pretty’ underscores dangers of life as a hostess
Model-for-hire who appeared at ‘VIP’ party in Bangkok dies after being dropped off at hospital An activist lawyer says she … More
Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing
A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled Saudi journalist … More
Interview : TikTok guru @sir_asai
English teacher and internet sensation Ahmad Shahrul Azhan has no qualms keeping up with Gen Z to make teaching virtually … More
‘Singapore alerted BNM on Jho Low transfers to Zeti’s husband’s company’
Zeti was still Bank Negara governor then. Singapore police had alerted Bank Negara (BNM) about suspicious transactions from fugitive businessperson … More
Has deputy FT minister been in NZ since December, MP asks
According to Sarawak Report, Edmund Santhara Kumar is staying with his family in the island nation. A PKR lawmaker has … More
Hamzah slams opposition for insisting on GE15 during pandemic
SELAMA : The opposition’s insistence that the government holds the general election while the Covid-19 situation has yet to subside … More
Memoir by Amos Oz’s Daughter Divides Family and Shocks Israel
“He told me I was filth,” Galia Oz writes in her book, “Something Disguised as Love,” among other accusations of … More
Man from Ireland becomes world’s oldest ice mile swimmer
A 66-year-old Irish man plunged into freezing waters and swam for a mile to claim a Guinness World Record as … More
The World’s Weirdest Museums You Didn’t Know Exist
After months of museums and cultural centers remaining shuttered around the world, some venues are once again opening their doors. … More
Tamara Dewi Gondo Soerijo: From Miss Indonesia Finalist to Empowering Refugee Women
JAKARTA : A refugees’ life is always full of uncertainties. Work opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers are limited to … More
Nearly All Indonesian Medical Workers Have Received First Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine
JAKARTA : Indonesia has vaccinated 1.46 million medical workers since the campaign began on Jan. 13, representing 99.53 percent of … More
Gibran Inaugurated as Mayor of Solo
SOLO : Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), has been officially inaugurated as Mayor of … More
Johari: Anchor party should dominate ruling and opposition coalitions
Only then will Malaysia enjoy robust economic growth from the Covid-19 economic fallout, he adds. The single largest party in … More
Xi Jinping declares extreme poverty has been wiped out in China
President says 850 million people have been lifted out of destitution in an ‘unprecedented accomplishment’ Beijing’s success in fighting poverty … More
RM10,000 fine – MPs cite double standard still an issue
Both sides of the political divide express concerns over the hefty fine. Punishment for MCO violators should be to educate, … More
Puad: It’s an open secret that Umno will leave PN
Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has told Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin that his party will ditch Perikatan Nasional … More
Govt, AmBank unit agree on RM2.83 bil 1MDB scandal settlement
Out-of-court deal saves cost, time, resources; benefits Malaysian people, says finance minister KUALA LUMPUR : The Finance Ministry and AmBank Group’s … More
Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender Neutral
Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo “to promote gender equality and inclusion,’’ … More
Street Artist Transforms Ordinary Landscapes Into Playful Cast of Characters
In the eyes of the artist Tom Bob, a parking block is more than just a concrete slab. To him, this … More
El Chapo’s wife goes from obscurity to celebrity to arrest
CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) : Despite her status as the wife of the world’s most notorious drug boss, Joaquín “El Chapo” … More
Van Gogh painting to be shown in public for first time
(Reuters) : A painting of a Paris street scene by Vincent Van Gogh is to be shown to the public … More