
Lifestyle

Baby Bars: Polish ‘Minah Salleh’ goes gaga over local flavours
Agata Bas is turning artisanal local cocoa, kaya, pandan, and Polish jelly sweets into indulgent chocolate bars made for local taste buds.
Everyday Heroes

Living with a rare condition hasn’t dimmed Rishika’s confidence

Mum and daughter keep family’s appam legacy alive
This Alor Setar eatery serves hundreds of people daily, guided by a simple belief that hunger should never come with conditions.

How running helped Fain break free from smoking
Sabahan Mohd Nurafain Sulaiman was a heavy smoker for more than 10 years before embarking on his fitness journey.
The 30-member entourage comprises children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Malaysian and Singaporean victims who were taken away during the Japanese occupation.

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.
Food

Mum and daughter keep family’s appam legacy alive

At Rumah Makan Percuma, no one has to prove they deserve a meal
From baked goods to nasi kandar and groceries, ‘Value Food’ is giving excess food a second chance.
What began as a personal experiment is now a popular menu item at ‘The Sweet Tooth Cafe’ started by home baker Sharmini Ramesh.
From fiery ayam gepuk and Kyoto matcha pastries to roadside curry puffs, this university neighbourhood rewards every ‘one more stop’ decision.
This stall in Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr Ismail is known for its comforting food and warm atmosphere.
Entertainment

Happy birthday: Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on

Spielberg, sequels and spoofs hit the big screen in June
Fans of the K-pop boy band are turning to Yue Lao, the Taoist god of love and marriage, hoping that divine matchmaking will secure them seats for their upcoming shows.

The sounds shaping orchestras and movie soundtracks
FOKL 2026 is helping audiences discover the performers and instruments behind some of the world’s most memorable compositions.
The prefect of Reggio Emilia province said the decision was made following requests from bodies including the local Jewish community.

Singer Dua Lipa marries actor Callum Turner
The Sun and Daily Mail tabloids said the couple plans a ‘sumptuous’ three-day party in Sicily at the end of next week.
Health & Family

How running helped Fain break free from smoking

More men are choosing circumcision for health, hygiene reasons
Experts caution that the growing popularity of hiking has not always been matched by greater safety awareness.

‘Kills 99.9% of germs’: are we overdoing hygiene?
Everyday cleanliness does not always require maximum-strength antibacterial products, research suggests.
New survey suggests far too many people dismiss potentially serious vision changes as part of ageing or eye strain.

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.
Money

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You see it on your payslip, but what does Perkeso really do?

Weighty problem raises anxiety among bosses
Nearly 60% of workers screened under a Perkeso health programme from 2023 to 2025 were found to be overweight or obese.

Malaysian workers are feeling more burnt out than ever
Long hours, blurred boundaries and constant pressure are leaving many employees emotionally exhausted.
Long seen as tough manual work, this industry is evolving to become tech-driven – but perceptions are slow to change.
Founded by Prestine Davekhaw, MalaysianPAYGAP began as a response to unclear pay standards and a reluctance to openly discuss earnings.
Travel

Inside a quieter escape at Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas

Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave
The store’s collection includes The Beatles and Bee Gees to P Ramlee, Saloma, Sudirman, Sheila Majid, Alleycats and more.
Fort Cornwallis, Penang Free School, the Guar Kepah archaeological site and the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are other sites gazetted.
Tucked away in Kampung Bohor Merah, this once-abandoned house is now filled with Suhaimi Fadzir’s paintings, sculptures and salvaged treasures.
The growing ‘world schooling’ movement combines travel with hands-on learning, allowing children to experience education beyond textbooks.
Tech

Meet the trio behind the app rescuing our surplus food

117 paedophiles uncovered, but online danger runs deeper
Kumo combines elegant Japandi-inspired design with smart cooling technology to deliver seamless freshness, convenience and style.
From overheating to frayed cables, everyday charging habits may pose risks many Malaysians overlook.
Long seen as tough manual work, this industry is evolving to become tech-driven – but perceptions are slow to change.
An Australian study found that STimage can reliably predict cancers and a liver immune disorder through advanced biological analysis.
Pets

In Japan, cats are more than pets – they’re practically an economy

HNWs Puma Chin makes history at feline awards in Vietnam
Cat owners are invited to submit photos of their four-legged companions for a new translated book from Japan.
The successful pooch will replace the world-famous Bear, credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires during a decade of service.
A daily ritual on the Chao Phraya River has become one of Thailand’s most unexpectedly heartwarming sights.
They offer safety and companionship for the hearing impaired, but wider acceptance remains a challenge for these four-legged helpers.

























