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Full disclosure, we’re not sure if this classifies as a drink story or fashion news. This bit of confusion comes courtesy of Heineken, which has announced the release of limited-edition sneakers called Heinekicks. Yes, the world-famous beer brand is hopping onto the sneaker bandwagon with its own set of kickers. The best part? They actually contain soles filled with Heineken Silver. Also, seven of 32 pairs created will be available in Singapore. To create these new sneakers, Heineken roped in th
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — A motorist has been left creeped out as he drives past the Stoney Stanton village in the UK with...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The littoral combat ship (LCS), which was launched in Lumut, Perak in 2017, was not a mock-up or...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — A key witness in the ongoing corruption trial of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng was no...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Criminals using online scams looted RM10 million from six hundred consumers within the first half...
Renaissance, the latest album by pop superstar Beyoncé, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the biggest debut by a woman. According to Billboard, the American entertainment magazine which publishes the reputed music charts with data company Luminate, Renaissance earned 332,000 equivalent album units in the US in the week ending 4 August. Billboard said that the album marks “2022’s biggest week by a woman – and the second-largest week of the year overall.” Here are all the details
JOHOR BARU, Aug 10 — Umno is in urgent need of change to attract the younger generation, or it risks irrelevance in the...
PETALING JAYA, Aug 9 — Malaysian cosmetics mogul Datuk Seri Vida ‘reunited’ with former fiancé Ahmad Iqbal Zulkefli in a...
MCL Land (a Hongkong Land company) has long-term plans for Wangsa Maju — adding to the already existing developments. Think you know your Kuala Lumpur geography well? The capital of Malaysia is a melting pot of many cultures, styles, and traditions. In fact, the city is made up of numerous suburbs; each with their very own characteristics. Now, let’s put your knowledge to the test. How many suburbs (or neighbourhoods) in the capital of Malaysia can you name? From Ampang to Melawati to Setapak, t
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Malaysians who earn a high income are looking forward to becoming richer as the country’s economic...
The report presents three main indices – the Price Index, Supply Index, and Demand Index – for both the sale and rental market, as well as high-rise and landed properties.
It’s about time: the Hong Kong government has announced the biggest loosening of its Covid-19 quarantine regulations since the pandemic began. In yesterday morning’s briefing, Chief Executive John Lee announced that the seven-day mandatory hotel quarantine currently in place will be cut to three days, with four days of “health monitoring” to follow. This new development kicks in starting Friday, August 12. During the four days of health monitoring, arrivals are free to leave home with a negative
KUCHING, Aug 11 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state government will rope in the construction, ma...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein should clarify three issues from the RM9....
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Criminals using online scams looted RM10 million from six hundred consumers within the first half...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Former defence minister Mohamad Sabu and his former deputy Liew Chin Tong today said that Ministe...
Malaysia is home to a number of several chefs — originally born and bred here — who are elevating local cuisine with their restaurant ventures and cookbooks. Influenced by the blend of cultures and rich use of spices and ingredients in Malaysia, many of these talented chefs have taken their skills a step further by highlighting our local flavours and dishes abroad. Putting Malaysia on the map, these cooks and chefs are introducing heritage recipes, authentic Malaysian flavours, and classic nosta
The day has arrived. Apple Pay has finally landed on Malaysia’s shores, and here’s what you need to know about the mobile payment service. Left your wallet at home? No biggie, Apple Pay will come to your rescue. While there are various options to make a payment, such as QR Pay, we can finally heave a sigh of relief that Apple Pay is now offering its services in Malaysia. Created by Apple Inc, Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that allows users to make payments with an iOS application. If you
Tennis legend Serena Williams has revealed that she is planning her retirement after the US Open in 2022. The announcement comes a day after she won her first singles match in over a year. According to an article by Vogue, the 40-year-old revealed that it was time for her to “evolve away from tennis” and focus on “other things that are important” to her. AM Select Who is Harmony Tan, The French Tennis Player Who Knocked Serena Williams Out Of Wimbledon 2022? By Manas Sen Gupta, Jul 05 Culture Br
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Malaysians aged between 18 and 30 appear to be more sexually active today than in 2016, revealed a...