Entertainment

Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong regrets not spending more time with his father, who dies at 81

Teoh Cheng Chua's death was announced on social media on March 31 by Zhang, who posted the obituary and an old photo of himself as a young boy with his fat

Fashion

All the cool kids: A look into the trendsetting spaces influencing Gen Z fashion

How youth-led fashion scenes are redefining style as a fluid expression of identity, community and change.

Animals

Are bonobos truly the peaceful counterparts to chimps? New study says no

Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the simian world, in contrast to their belligerent cousins, the chimpanzees.

Arts

In Turkiye, a cultural diplomacy push to recover the country's antiquities

Turkiye intensifies fight against antiquities trafficking, reclaiming 180 artefacts last year

Entertainment

From Justin Timberlake to Harry Styles: These guys said 'Bye Bye Bye' to a boy band

Leaving a group to fly solo can be risky, especially when the artiste is trying to establish himself as an adult who has moved beyond his teen-pop past.

Entertainment

‘We will get married this year’: Syed Saddiq confirms, says he’s leaving the wedding planning to Bella

The 33-year-old MP says he is not overly concerned with wedding preparations, as he is more focused on life after marriage.

Asia & Oceania

Popular Japanese ski resort Niseko faces strains of global fame

Japan's ski paradise, Niseko, faces strains of global fame.

Living

What happens at a sensory-friendly live performance

Special theatre performances in Twin Cities, Minnesota help neurodivergent children enjoy live shows in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

Mind

Using hallucinogens to treat mental health disorders

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is showing promise in managing conditions like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression.

Entertainment

Former Miss HK Louisa Mak shares motherhood journey video, including footage from delivery room

The 34-year-old took to Instagram to share a heartfelt Reel documenting her son's growth, in light of his first birthday.

Books

French witch, sworn virgin make International Booker shortlist

This is the 10th year that the prize has been awarded in its current form, giving the authors a significant boost in profile and sales

Nation

Joker Xue fans get full concert and travel refunds

CHINESE pop sensation Joker Xue is providing full refunds and travel compensation to fans after his RMB300mil (RM170mil) stage production in Guangzhou was derailed by extreme weather, Oriental Daily reported.

Books

German children's book publisher sues OpenAI over copyright

The German Publishers and Booksellers Association called the lawsuit 'an important step toward regulating generative AI'

Entertainment

Bruce Lee's 81YO widow Linda Lee Cadwell makes rare public appearance

Linda recently hosted an intimate gathering with a group of Bruce's devoted fans to mark her 81st birthday.

Wellness

No easy fix to prevent kidney stones from reforming

While drinking lots of water is the usual advice, most people find this hard to keep up.

Fashion

Zendaya leans into ‘something old, new, borrowed’ fashion, amid wedding rumours

Leaning into bridal tradition, Zendaya's red carpet fashion playfully mirrors her film's wedding theme while fuelling real-life romance speculation.

Entertainment

Cast of hit K-drama 'Goblin' to reunite for travel show after 10 years

The project, tentatively titled 'Goblin 10th Anniversary', remains in the early stages, with details such as filming locations and format yet to be disclosed.

Living

Influencers are reducing digital connectivity in 2026: Here’s how to join them

At the dawn of 2026, social media influencers at home and abroad proclaimed it the year of the "analogue lifestyle", a call to reduce digital connectivity as smart tech and screen time dominate a person's attention span.

Wellness

From the Vault: Watch out for signs that it's getting too hot for your body

Intense heat can overcome our body's ability to maintain a normal temperature, resulting in a number of illnesses.

Asia & Oceania

Japan's cherry blossom season dazzles locals and tourists

Cherry flowers at ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto are particularly popular among visitors.