
Lifestyle

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
Bob Weir was diagnosed with cancer in July and had beaten the disease, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues.
Everyday Heroes

Eggshells find new purpose in green community project

A tiny heart fighting for a chance at life

‘Tempok’ weaves Orang Asli identity into modern life
This traditional headgear preserves cultural heritage while inspiring young artisans and handicraft entrepreneurship across Malaysia.

Bell-bottoms over basics: a Gen-Z throwback to the 1970s
While minimalism rules today, one Johor youth turns heads daily by living, dressing and dreaming in full ’70s style.

Weaving income and community together through crochet
S Zulaiha Abd Jabar is building a brand that allows her to earn a living from home, while empowering other women to do the same.

Lim’s 2,200 km run for childhood cancer
Retiree Lim Shyang Guey is training for a strenuous physical journey across Peninsular Malaysia to raise funds for cancer awareness.
Food

Food scientist turns rendang, sambal and more 100% vegan

From Malaysia to the world: local spice brand turns up the heat
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.
This Melaka eatery serves old-school ice treats and familiar flavours, holding decades of memories within its walls.
Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the charge for Golden Globes

‘Janur Ireng’ brings the horror, not the answers
Taylor Louise Fong, who already has a string of accolades under her belt, will be performing at New York’s Carnegie Hall on July 11.

Brigitte Bardot died from cancer, husband reveals
No cause of death had been given for the former French actress, who passed away aged 91 on Dec 28 at her home.

‘Simple’ goodbye to Bardot lined up in Saint-Tropez
The funeral will be broadcast on public screens in Saint-Tropez with fans expected to brave the winter cold to pay their final respects.
Here is your guide to seven of January’s most highly anticipated movies.
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

Resorts World Genting ushers in 2026 with ‘CNY in the Sky’

Jeju’s Asean-Korea Olle connects people, cultures and coastlines
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.
This Melaka eatery serves old-school ice treats and familiar flavours, holding decades of memories within its walls.
From high-octane live water shows to a comedy tribute, there’s plenty to enjoy as the year winds down.
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.























