Dozens of fans and cosplayers gather in Lima to celebrate 45 years of the Star Wars saga with a masked walk along the Miraflores boardwalk, an event that brings young and old together in a common passion.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 ― A man who commented “catch me if you can” on his wanted appeal on Facebook has been jailed for eight years. Police had been hunting for Jordan Carr, 20, in connection...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 ― A total of 1,697 new Covid-19 cases were reported yesterday, which saw a significant drop in the figure compared to the day before. Yesterday, Malaysia recorded a slight...
Aromatic lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, and spicy ginger combine with tart fruity tamarind and rich, sweet coconut sugar to create a potent and delicious tamarind cocktail base that can be used in all kinds of concoctions. Combined with rum and fresh lime juice, it becomes a zippy tamarind daiquiri. With the addition of tequila and a splash of club soda, it becomes a refreshing tamarind cooler. Or try it in combination with your favourite iced tea for tamarind Arnold Palmer. Lara Lee, who creat
In the latest development, Japan will start experimenting with a new travel norm. For this, it has identified four nations from where fully vaccinated visitors will be allowed to enter Japan. A report released by Fuji News Network on 6 May 2022 had said that the government is aiming to ease border restrictions and allow small groups of vaccinated tourists from May in an attempt to aid the country’s travel and tourism industry. Though there are a number of ground restrictions in place, this annou
One of the most pervasive wellness products today on the market is essential oils. While aromatherapy and fancy spas are the first things that come to mind, using essential oils for anxiety is a great way to treat stress. Essential oils are aromatic oils that are extracted from plants through distillation. These can be obtained from many different parts of a plant, including leaves, flowers, and roots. These oils work either by inhalation or topical application for various skin and hair issues.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) today called for laws to protect media personnel when performing their duties, after the police decided on no further action against those who...
Spotify is currently testing a feature, related to artists promoting their non-fungible token (NFT) collections, on the music streaming platform. According to Music Ally, which first reported the story, tests are underway for some Android users in the US already. Two of the artists involved in the testing are Steve Aoki and The Wombats. What is Spotify planning to do with NFTs? A platform meant to let artists display tokens they hold Image credit: Sebastiaan Chia/@sebastiaanchia/Unsplash The 13
KOTA KINABALU, May 16 — United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) vice president Datuk Ewon Benedik is ready and willing to go up against Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau for the party presidency....
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has today called on the Finance Ministry to expedite immediate funding of RM13 million for Bukit Aman’s Sexual, Women and Children...
After a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus, the Cannes Film Festival 2022 is back on track and will be held from today, 17 May to 28 May. Serving as a revered platform for actors and filmmakers from across the globe to showcase their craft — for over seven decades — the Cannes Film Festival enters its 75th edition this 2022. The French Riviera is all set to be star-studded, as one of the biggest celebrations of global cinema will be held in person this year. And yes, it will be screening some mast
PETALING JAYA, May 17 — The 2022 tourism recovery plan will benefit 64,675 domestic travellers in the form of discounts, vouchers and rebates to encourage Malaysians to travel and spend locally,...
As we await the release of the second Avatar movie, Avatar: The Way of Water, check out some places on Earth that offer landscapes as stunning as in the original movie itself! By Anushka Goel In 2009, one film took the world by storm. The world of Avatar, the film, awed many with its stunning landscapes, the magnificent tree of souls, bioluminescence, flying animals and more. If you’re someone who has been drawn into the world since it hit the screens some 13 years ago, know that you are not alo
In the latest development, Japan will start experimenting with a new travel norm. For this, it has identified four nations from where fully vaccinated visitors will be allowed to enter Japan. A report released by Fuji News Network on 6 May 2022 had said that the government is aiming to ease border restrictions and allow small groups of vaccinated tourists from May in an attempt to aid the country’s travel and tourism industry. Though there are a number of ground restrictions in place, this annou
SHAH ALAM, May 17 ― Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s handwritten minutes to former home minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to proceed with Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd’s contract...
If you’re new to indoor plants or you aren’t blessed with a green thumb, we’ve curated a list of the best low-maintenance indoor plants to add to your space. Being a plant parent isn’t as easy as it seems, and starting out on an indoor plant journey can be quite overwhelming, from planning the right plant to bring home to learning how to care for them. The fact that some plants are much harder to care for and require a lot of attention only adds to the stress. If you want to amp up your indoor s
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 ― PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said that the Malay-Muslim unity agenda is the reason the Islamist party will continue to defend its relationship with...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the finance minister and prime minister previously was also the one providing advice to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), as 1MDB’s board of...
KUCHING, May 17 — Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud today urged the federal government to intensify its monitoring mechanism and enforcement within the country’s territorial boundary. He...
From BTS’s history-making win to Drake’s multiple accolades, here’s the full list of winners at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) ceremony was held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in the American city of Las Vegas on 15 May. The event was hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, a two-time winner at BBMAs. Honouring top artists on the Billboard chart in 62 categories, the awards for 2022 were given for Billboard chart dates from 10 April 2021 through 26 March 2022. 2022 Bil
PETALING JAYA, May 17 — Subang Jaya man Joshua Danial Johnson who was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has always been fascinated by the sound of the guitar and...
