Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins a class of schoolchildren in South Ruislip as they paint portraits of the Queen for the Platinum Jubilee, commenting that his piece is a collaboration and more "school of Rembrandt". As the Conservatives lose flagship councils in much of London, Johnson puts the finishing touches to his picture and shares facts about Queen Elizabeth II with the youngsters.
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...
Mercury, the planet of communication, is currently in retrograde for the second time this year, from 10 May to 3 June 2022. From an astrological point of view, whenever a planet goes retrograde, consider it the universe’s way of nudging people into slowing down in the areas of life that the planet rules. The upcoming Mercury retrograde transit will be in full swing in the signs of Gemini and Taurus. With communication, technology and travel plans predisposed to failing during this time, it would
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...
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....
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...
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
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,...
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.
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
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — A male police officer is reportedly being investigated for victim-blaming statements directed at a cosplayer who lodged a police report over stalking and harassment....
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...
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
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 — 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...
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...
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 Billboard Music Awards: The major winners Drake won the Top Artist award beating fellow nominees Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Sw
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...
BATU PAHAT, May 16 — A 45-year-old man was found safe yesterday after he was reported missing for the past 24 hours while partaking in a hiking trip with his family at Gunung Banang at the Banang...
