Arts

Mark your calendar: Muara Arts gallery sets Nov 1 opening in Medan Pasar, KL

Muara Arts in Medan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur, spans six restored pre-war shophouses transformed into an expansive gallery

Animals

New species found in Angola, including some 60 new butterflies and moths

Wildlife experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues during a trip to Angola's Lisima plateau in February, a conservation group said recently.

Family

Here's how to navigate and mediate strife within the family

The first step in managing family conflict is empathic communication rather than being defensive and pointing fingers.

Fashion

Off the pitch, on-point fashion: Are football players the new style icons?

The FIFA World Cup may have ended last week with Spain lifting the trophy, but another winner emerged away from the pitch – men's fashion.

Entertainment

Circus performer accidentally shot in neck with arrow at county fair

It happened Friday night at the Orange County Fair in Middletown, northwest of New York City, according to state police.

Music

Oscar winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56 in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film Once, died in a motorcycle crash. He was 56.

Entertainment

Actor Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations made by four women

In a documentary called 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret', four women described encounters that took place between 2002 and 2016 when the actor was in his 30s or 40s.

Living

Spicy and savoury cocktails are in – here's how to make them at home

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

Asia & Oceania

This Thai island is full of surprises and good food

A holiday at Koh Lanta can get you into trouble ... with the weighing scale. 

Thailand

Family confirms death of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo

BANGKOK: The family of travel YouTuber Hlun Solo confirmed his death on Thursday (July 30) after he lost contact with relatives while travelling alone to film content in Georgia.

Wellness

New, more efficient pill to lower cholesterol

Lipfendra, a once-daily medication lowers LDL cholesterol by nearly 60%, works differently than traditional statins.

Design

A US loft with past lives gets an owner making a new one

How this artist, writer and graphic designer's repurposed home and her creative life became one.

Entertainment

Cantopop star Sammi Cheng devastated after losing entire music video footage weeks after concert setback

She says she was left 'wanting to pass out' after learning that the master footage for a music video filmed in Japan had completely disappeared.

Nation

Action star Wu Jing spotted holidaying in KL

CHINESE action star Wu Jing charmed fans when he was spotted enjoying a holiday in Kuala Lumpur with his wife Xie Nan and their two sons.

Books

Latest K-healing novel 'The Seoul Letter Shop' now available in English

Baek Seung-yeon's novel explores themes of grief, reconciliation and human connection through the practice of handwritten correspondence

Entertainment

HK actress Charmaine Sheh marks 20 years as TVB Best Actress, remembers Patrick Tse’s kindness

The actress reflected on her career milestones and paid tribute to the late veteran actor at Ngong Ping 360's anniversary celebration.

Wellness

This woman has survived seven near-drowning episodes

Although each experience was terrifying, she still loves the water.

Books

Hanna Alkaf's 'Warung' book tour reaches beyond the mainstream literary map

The book tour extends beyond regional stops in Brunei and Singapore, while also taking Hanna Alkaf to new destinations outside KL

Beauty

South Korean celebrities are making bodycare tools a beauty essential

From gua sha sticks to scalp massagers, these are the beauty tools South Korean celebrities rely on to ease puffiness, soothe tired muscles and prep their skin.

Family

The hidden toll of overlooking elderly oral health

Age doesn't dictate dental decline. The quality of care — and access to it — does.