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In October 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta to capitalise on a concept that was still an emergent idea in technology — the metaverse. Less than a year later, we are witnessing how the idea of the metaverse is reshaping the world, especially within the entertainment industry. But before we look at how and why the metaverse is the future of the media and entertainment industry, we need to understand where the metaverse stands today. Metaverse technology is now a major part of discussions on
PETALING JAYA, Aug 13 — A picture of Seremban’s Tuanku Abdul Rahman stadium littered with rubbish has infuriated Faceboo...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Dangdut singer Baby Shima has responded to the nasty comments she’s been getting online. This is...
Spotify has become such an integral part of life for many of us. In 2008, it changed the way we listen to music when it launched with millions of tracks and podcast titles on its free and premium versions. As the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, Spotify boasts a powerful community of 406 million global listeners across 184 markets today. The makers of the app have been able to achieve this feat by constantly enhancing creator as well as user experiences by introducing new features
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Singularity Aerotech Asia (SAT.ASIA) is on a mission to overhaul and bring the agricultural indus...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has reportedly reminded thos...
Smooth and creamy (yet sliceable!), avocados can be enjoyed in everything from morning smoothies to citrusy salads to decadent desserts. As easy as avocados are to eat, shopping for the perfect guacamole candidate isn’t always a cinch. Read on for tips on how to choose the perfect avocado, and how to ripen one quickly. However you use them, know that this wholesome superfood is dense in nutrients like vitamins K and C, folate, and potassium, has zero cholesterol, and is high in healthy fats and
American actor Timothée Chalamet released the first teaser of Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All on his Twitter account on 11 August. Chalamet has previously worked with Guadagnino on the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name for which the actor earned his first Academy Award nomination. Bones and All is Guadagnino’s first film set in the US. It is a cannibal love story based on the novel of the same name by Camille DeAngelis and centres on a road-tripping couple — Lee (Chalamet) and Maren (Taylor Russell
Najib Abdul Razak used his authority as the country’s former prime minister and finance minister in 2016 to change a 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) audit report before it was presented to the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer told the Kuala Lumpur High Court today. MACC investigating officer Hanif Lami…
In today’s world, while some people have the luxury to buy new and expensive things every day, some struggle to fulfil even the basic necessities of life. However, many kind-hearted philanthropists are trying their best to help the less fortunate by enhancing their quality of life through various means via their philanthropic foundations. Although some charitable trusts have existed for a long time and their initiatives have helped improve many lives, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — What happens if you are accused of a crime and your lawyer decides to stop being your lawyer on t...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 00 Some 1,500 Indian-Muslim restaurants, popularly called "mamak" restaurants, are expected to clos...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) is urging the federal government to enact new legislation criminalisi...
In October 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta to capitalise on a concept that was still an up-and-coming idea in technology — the metaverse. Less than a year later, we are witnessing how the idea of the metaverse is reshaping the world, especially within the entertainment industry. But before we look at how and why the metaverse is the future of the media and entertainment industry, we need to understand where the metaverse stands today. Metaverse technology is now a major part of discussio
PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — A UK-based student has drawn flak for his paper documenting his experiences masturbating to comi...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — If you spot a Thai grocery shop, it's very likely you will also find food being served there. It'...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Hip-hop artist and socio-political activist Namewee is back with his latest rap song targetting t...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 00 Some 1,500 Indian-Muslim restaurants, popularly called "mamak" restaurants, are expected to clos...
JOHOR BARU, Aug 12 — The tabling of Budget 2023 in October should bring good news for Johoreans when the federal governm...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Six MPs from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia will reportedly not defend their seats in the 15th ge...