STORY: Thousands of anti-far right protesters were marching across France as opponents of presidential candidate Marine Le Pen seek to form a united front.
She faces incumbent Emmanuel Macron in an election runoff on April 24.
Police have warned of possible incidents as demonstrators convene in some 30 cities.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Opposition parties should not obsess with chasing new voters between 18 and 21 as this strategy i...
Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa never set out to build an empire, but that’s exactly what he has done. His eponymous restaurant chain, Nobu, now includes 47 locations across five continents. The restaurants are celebrity hotspots everywhere from Dallas to Dubai, and Matsuhisa has become a celebrity in his own right, with movie cameos, shoutouts in rap songs, and an inner circle that includes Robert De Niro. Food & Drink Chef Nobu Nabbed The World’s Rarest Japanese Whisky — And You Can Taste It By
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In line with Chivas Regal’s new global “I Rise, We Rise” tagline, we speak to Ronald Chew of NERDUNIT, Park-In, N.ice and Water The Plant on his road rising to success. Ronald Chew is just as intimidating as he is charismatic. As a self-proclaimed workaholic, the multi-hyphenated creative who is fondly known as Ron by his peers is more than just the founder of streetwear label NERDUNIT. Besides his decade-long streetwear business, he has also ventured into F&B with outposts like N.ice (literally
The Tarot is the mirror of our soul. Each card reflects what’s not only going on within us but also, symbolises our divine connection to the forces of the Universe – those which we can see and those which we cannot. And so it goes for May 2022 horoscope. Mercury had become combust with the sun during its mischievous retrograde – causing communications to get incredibly heated this week, beyond its usual retrograde chaos. The moon tries her best to survive the coldness of Saturn, only to land in
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With Father’s Day 2022 approaching on 19 June, we understand how hard it can be to find the perfect gift, especially if he’s the type who claims he has everything he needs. Hunting for the best Father’s Day gifts (whether it is your dad, brother, grandpa or partner) can be tricky. The best tip for assembling the ideal present is by considering what their passions are and what they truly need for years to come. Whether he is a travel-loving dad, an adventurous dad or a fashion-conscious dad, we h
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Retired police officer Deputy Supt Kenneth James Woodworth who was a member of “The Magnificent 12...
Whether it is Korean TV series, movies, beauty products or lesser-known ingredients, top travel destinations or the culture, we often see that a lot of people strike a chord with all things ‘K’ lately. Among these, K-dramas hits like Squid Game, Crash Landing on You and Goblin, available on various OTT platforms. They have not only created a dedicated fanbase across the world but have also made a mark in the global entertainment industry. And, for people who are not just Korean TV show enthusias
If you’re struggling with anxiety or insomnia, consider adding essential oils to your daily self-care routine — not only do they smell amazing, they also boast a smorgasbord of health benefits and may even help you get better sleep at night. 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 sk
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Putrajaya today announced several short-term solutions to deal with the rising prices and shortag...
In January 2022, Wordle took the internet by storm. The single-word guessing game racked up quite the fanbase, eventually leading to its purchase by The New York Times for an undisclosed amount. But, it left many people hungry for more, leading to an onslaught of copycats like Quordle, which allows users to guess four words at once, BRDL, which requires players to guess the name of a different bird, and Worldle, a geography-based game that allows players to guess a single country based on its ma
LEGO has re-imagined Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece The Starry Night in brick form. Fans of the classic toy can now reproduce the iconic painting using LEGO bricks, complete with a miniature version that appears to show the artist at work. The Danish toy maker joined hands with New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), which houses the original painting, to create LEGO Ideas The Starry Night set for adults. Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night in June 1889 while he was at the Saint-Paul-de-Ma
Still not entirely out of the Covid woods yet here we are witnessing another lashing wave of infectious diseases in the form of monkeypox. But is it as scary as it seems or are we suffering from Covid post-traumatic stress disorder? What is monkeypox? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), monkeypox is caused by the eponymous virus. Despite its name indicative of primates, the origin of the virus is yet to be confirmed. Nonetheless, a range of mammals such as squirrels, rats and monke
After a two-year hiatus, concerts and music festivals are finally expected to return to their pre-pandemic glory in 2022. With international borders reopening, COVID-related restrictions easing and vaccines clearing the way for musicians and concert-goers to get back on the road, music fans finally have a reason to rejoice. So, mark your calendars for the comeback of highly-anticipated summer music festivals and concerts, slated to take place in Asia in 2022. With massive music events, festivals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Putrajaya should consider creating a law that allows women who suffer severe menstrual pain (dysm...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The term Bahasa Melayu cannot be replaced with Bahasa Malaysia, according to local Malay language...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Heads up fans of Taiwan King of Mandopop Jay Chou fans. If you failed to get your hands on ticke...
Looking forward to live concerts in KL throughout 2022? Concerts are back and with it Justin Bieber. While the superstar might have broken the Internet when his ‘Justice World Tour’ was resurrected for October 2022, he wouldn’t be the only artist to croon before a live audience in KL this year. Plenty more will be progressively jetting in to entertain Malaysians who have been musically deprived. Culture The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra rings in Raya 2022 with a special concert Culture Justin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The guitar used by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain to perform Smells Like Teen Spirit has been sold to a co...
