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In his third and latest album, “Harry’s House”, English singer Harry Styles pays tribute to Japanese city pop, a genre once criticised as “elevator music”. What exactly is it? We take a closer look. True to his generation — that of millennials — Harry Styles has a thing for nostalgia. So it’s not surprising that for his latest album, “Harry’s House”, he drew inspiration from the 1970s and ’80s. And more particularly from city pop, a musical genre that originated in Japan during a particularly pr
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 —Malaysian actress Sharifah Sofia Syed Hussein, known for her wildlife and nature activism, has que...
IPOH, May 27 — Perak Opposition Leader Abdul Aziz Bari sees nothing wrong in offering himself as a candidate to run f...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — There is no need to question the status of Nihon University, which gave Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
When it comes to Asian whisky, it goes without mentioning that Japanese whisky has truly taken the global market by a swirl. Such is their demand and popularity that distilleries struggle to supply the high standard dram. In fact, Japan witnessed a whisky crisis a couple of years back, as the market is soaring exponentially and aficionados are ready to shell out as much as needed for the premium malts. But that has not slowed things down even a bit. Distilleries and brands have also spread their
GEORGE TOWN, May 27 — Penang is the second best state in the country in terms of telecommunications coverage, after Kual...
Ismail Sabri said that Zuraida can still attend Cabinet meetings as she has not yet resigned from her position, and n...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) has officially welcomed Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin into its party but w...
The Global 8000 by Bombardier takes flight as the world’s fastest business jet. Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier debuted the Global 8000 aircraft on 23 May. In a statement, the Montreal-based company said that the Global 8000, which is expected to enter service in 2025, will be “the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet.” “The Global 8000 aircraft leverages the outstanding attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft, providing our customers with a flagship aircraft
Ahead of the premiere of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ on Disney+ tomorrow, May 27, Ewan McGregor reflects on his journey playing the titular character in the iconic ‘Star Wars’ franchise. When Ewan McGregor first played a lightsaber-wielding Jedi hero in the much-maligned ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, he didn’t feel much love from the fans. Initial audience excitement about returning to a galaxy far, far away in 1999’s ‘The Phantom Menace’ was quickly doused by the prequels’ corny dialogue, arcane inter-gala
June is observed as the International Pride Month, and it is celebrated in many ways. While some take to the streets, waving the rainbow flag in jubilant processions, others might choose to stay back at home for some quiet time. For the latter, we have listed some of the best Asian LGBTQ+ movies that they can watch throughout the Pride Month and be a part of the celebrations in their own way. Capturing themes, such as gay marriage, sexual orientation and gender identity, juxtaposed against socie
PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Former transport minister Anthony Loke has urged the government to solve traffic congestion in t...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) today called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to hold a spec...
Had a bad day? Unwind over these feel-good K-dramas on Netflix, which will instantly lift your spirits with their amusing storylines, gorgeous cinematography, and likeable characters. Korean dramas often feature heartbreaking stories that will have you going through entire boxes of tissues. That said, irrespective of genre, most also have several moments of humour thrown in. But for the times you need a good laugh or a distraction from all the things that are wearing you down, you might want to
Initially rolled out on 16 April 2020 to facilitate contact tracing during the onset of Covid-19, MySejahtera is now entrenched in the lives of Malaysians. Waltzing into the restaurant? It is time to fish out your mobile phone and scan the QR code. Entering the shopping mall? The security personnel will stare intently at your vaccination status stated on your app. MySejahtera is where you receive the vaccination appointment. To put it simply, it is a quintessence, not unlike your passport when y
JOHOR BARU, May 28 — Like many entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Mohamad Ridwan Mustafa breathed a huge sigh of relief when the...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — LBS Bina Group Berhad (LBS) has entered the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the second time....
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysian poultry suppliers are said to be working around the clock in a race against time to sen...
The French manicure has a remarkable staying power. As it continues to be popular this year, it has spawned a plethora of vibrant styles with the same timeless DNA: arcs of hues around the tips of nails. Talented nail artists have shared their unique takes on French tips on Instagram, including V-shaped tips, tie-dye, and eggs, specifically sunny side up. Here’s all the inspiration you’ll need to get started on your new claws. Unexpected French tips to try right now A French tip is comparable to
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today insisted he had verbally entrusted Yayasan Akalbudi’s funds t...