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KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's trial over the alleged tampering of the auditor-ge...
GEORGE TOWN, July 5 — The Replacement Special Area Plan (SAP) for the Unesco world heritage site in George Town, is now...
No superhero story is complete without a supervillain — in Batman’s case, there is a galaxy of some of the best ever created in comic books. From psychopaths to those who turned to a life of crime because of a cruel twist of fate, the best Batman villains of all time include all those who throw a formidable challenge to the Dark Knight’s quest to keep Gotham City safe. Since the debut in DC comics and over the decades, Batman has become one of the greatest superheroes in history. The depiction o
GEORGE TOWN, July 4 — Remember when mobile phones were the size of bricks and winning a stack of erasers made you the en...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — I love fusion flavours. Proclamations of "authenticity” often irk me when it comes to food, when...
Gotham City is the centre of the action in DC Comics featuring Batman. Over the decades since Batman made his debut, exploring Gotham City has become relatively easy because of the details in the DC comics, films, television shows and video games on the Dark Knight. Any guide to Gotham City will therefore include its own landmarks — the famous skyscrapers, huge gardens, a reservoir, seafront, bridges and rivers. The Batman (2022), a film starring Robert Pattinson as the superhero, added the late
No superhero story is complete without a supervillain — in Batman’s case, there is a galaxy of some of the best ever created in comic books. From psychopaths to those who turned to a life of crime because of a cruel twist of fate, the best Batman villains of all time include all those who throw a formidable challenge to the Dark Knight’s quest to keep Gotham City safe. Since the debut in DC comics and over the decades, Batman has become one of the greatest superheroes in history. The depiction o
Familiar faces return this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — American competitive eater Joseph Christian Chestnut ate his way to his 15th win in the Nathan’s...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Even though HoLiao Noodles has just been open for a month or so, it's already won many fans with...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — DAP's Lim Kit Siang today demanded former Sabah leader Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan explain pub...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced a nationwide audit and crackdown on...
From Natalie Portman’s debut as Mighty Thor to Austin Butler’s Elvis, here’s a list of movies releasing in June/July 2022. With the successful release of Batman, Top Gun: Maverick, and Jurassic World: Dominion so far, the months of June and July 2022 are looking great for every movie buff. If you’re looking forward to Austin Butler’s debut as music icon Elvis Presley, you can finally mark your calendars for 23 June 2022. For those craving a dose of supernatural horror, check out Ethan Hawke’s ph
If five-star luxury accommodation options are way too mainstream for you, consider this zero star hotel instead. Created by Swiss concept artists Frank and Patrik Riklin, the hotel is essentially just an open-air room where sleep might be impossible. According to the artists, who are twin brothers, it’s meant to be a unique way for people to ponder about the problems plaguing the world, and take action accordingly. The new project is described by the brothers as an “anti-idyllic version” of thei
Whether a beginner or a pastry pro, you probably use baking powder and baking soda frequently. That’s because they are some of the most common leavening agents in baking, which create the rise and expansion of batters and doughs. Both white powders are chemical leaveners, meaning they interact with other ingredients to produce carbon dioxide during mixing and baking. That gas expands to provide the lift in your cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. They may sound and act similarly, but have you
PETALING JAYA, July 5 — An antique vampire-slaying kit containing weapons to fend off monsters and dark spirits has b...
Acclaimed filmmaker Shanjhey Kumar Perumal, who made his directorial debut with 2015’s Jagat, announced that he has finally found a new story worth telling on the big screen. Having won Best Director award at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival (FFM), our 2016 Men of the Year honouree’s debut is largely considered to be one of the best Tamil language films made in Malaysia. “Throughout my career, I had to turn down various opportunities to arrive at one that resonated with me. I’ve been conscious, p
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Umno politician Datuk Lokman Noor Adam presented himself at the High Court here today without a l...
While countless trends have come and gone in the ever-changing fashion industry, certain classic designer handbags have maintained their desirable reputation through the decades. Their value is usually uplifted by influential celebrity associations, timeless designs and fashion-forward reimaginations that match contemporary needs. Many of the following classics are limited editions, refrain from advertising to maintain exclusivity and many make for a good investment. As coveted now as they once
A 13-year-old student in Brunei found himself stuck in a school chair on Saturday (2 July) and had to be freed with the help of firemen.