
Lifestyle

‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hamnet’ triumph at Golden Globes
"One Battle After Another" also collected awards for best director, best screenplay and best supporting actress for Teyana Taylor at the lavish Globes gala, which is a key stepping stone on the road to the Oscars in March.
Everyday Heroes

Santhia puts her own spin on traditional dreamcatchers

One woman, two wheels, one world: Anita Yusof’s global ride

‘Jom Repair’ workshops spark joy of fixing broken items
Run by Zero Waste Malaysia, this community-driven effort is changing how people regard appliances, waste, and what it means to try.
Ab Nassar Ibrahim, who hails from Kerala, created a painting depicting destinations such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Masjid Jamek and Merdeka 118.

Eggshells find new purpose in green community project
A Kelantan initiative turns kitchen waste into fertiliser while nurturing learning, therapy, and community connection.

A tiny heart fighting for a chance at life
Born with Down syndrome and a critical heart defect, baby Xiao Feng urgently needs your help for life-saving surgery.
Food

Keeping ‘nasi gaul’ from fading into obscurity

Food scientist turns rendang, sambal and more 100% vegan
Having started from a modest factory in Penang, founder Ganga Dewi is taking Chitthi Spice to the global stage.
Self-styled ‘Tuna King’ Kiyoshi Kimura’s sushi restaurant chain paid the top price for the 243kg fish.
Have a meal at ‘Big Big Bowl Hakka Kitchen’ for some of Nancy Choo and Angie Lim’s hearty, homey favourites.
Nasi Kandar Basikal in Seri Kembangan serves up a variety of fiery dishes at affordable prices, turning your spicy meals into a shared experience.
Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ leads in North America for fourth week

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

China’s spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
Some bookstores in China now invest in photogenic interiors, with Tianjin’s Zhongshuge drawing comparisons to Harry Potter’s gothic Hogwarts.

Delving into the shadows of the death penalty
The play ‘Tali Tukang Gantung’ ventures behind closed doors to uncover the true stories behind the lived reality of capital punishment.
Ab Nassar Ibrahim, who hails from Kerala, created a painting depicting destinations such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Masjid Jamek and Merdeka 118.

At 78, DJ Dave still hits the high notes
The veteran singer shares how staying active, positive and passionate keeps him going strong.
Health & Family

Serdang hospital makes a mark by treating 76 heart cases in a day

A tiny heart fighting for a chance at life

Floods and food safety: what to keep, what to toss
When floodwaters rise, one rule matters most – when in doubt, throw it out.

When fingerprints fade, daily life becomes a challenge
For rare individuals such as Ros Syam Syasila Rooslee, everyday tasks become bureaucratic obstacles.

Make boosting your blood circulation a 2026 resolution
Pharmacist Benjamin Lim says improving blood circulation is a holistic way to support long-term health.

Osteoporosis: the silent threat you can prevent early
This condition weakens bones without warning, but simple lifestyle changes, screening, and nutrition can protect mobility and independence.
Money

5 tips to beat the post-festive slump at work
Back at your desk after the Christmas break and feeling flat? These simple, practical steps can help you ease back into work and regain your post-holiday mojo.
A parable about an inheritance reveals how fees, competition and human nature quietly erode returns, and what long-term investors can do about it.
For low-income families and small traders in Perlis, Sumbangan Asas Rahmah is more than financial aid – it is a vital buffer against uncertainty and hardship.

6 tips for a stress-free holiday break
Learn how to set boundaries, relax, and fully enjoy the festive season with these practical tips for leaving work behind and recharging before the new year.
Travel

One woman, two wheels, one world: Anita Yusof’s global ride

China’s spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers

Resorts World Genting ushers in 2026 with ‘CNY in the Sky’
RWG also officially launches Malaysia’s highest altitude immersive attraction that celebrates time-honoured Chinese New Year traditions.
This 19.6km trail celebrates regional friendship, cultural exchange, and interpersonal ties along its iconic coastal path.
Kelantan’s 41m-long reclining Buddha welcomes thousands of visitors each year, serving as both a spiritual centre and a symbol of interfaith harmony.
Learn the common challenges that come with planning such a colossal journey – and of course, the strategies to overcome them.
Tech

16-year-old coding prodigy turns passion into real-world software

Food scientist turns rendang, sambal and more 100% vegan
A self-taught specialist who works with high-tech circuit boards, Azahar Zanudin has built rare expertise in electronics vital to defence, aviation and telecommunications systems.
Hyper-realistic AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people’s likenesses.
Female users claim that adopting a male identity dramatically boosts their visibility on the professional networking site.
The batteries are often improperly discarded as trash, with numerous reported cases of them catching fire in waste collection vehicles or at disposal sites.
Pets

This Sunday, help these puppies obtain their happily ever after

Pets are the way to a stronger relationship
This festive season, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better invites the public to change the lives of its furry residents not through adoption, but through compassion and sponsorship.
From tearful WhatsApp sessions to unexpected canine confessions, this 32-year-old guides humans to better understand their cherished companions.
Vets once doubted he would ever walk again but today, the eight-month-old kitten runs, plays, and follows his favourite human everywhere.
A genome study contradicts long-held conceptions by determining when domestic felines were introduced into Europe from North Africa.






















