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Malaysian artist plays tribute to everyone’s favourite ‘Abang Bomba’ for Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Every year without fail one of the stars of the annual Merdeka parade is the ...

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Ridiculous, sexist: Critics pan Japanese govt idea to pay Tokyo women RM18,000 to move to countryside and marry local men

TOKYO, Aug 31 — With falling birthrates worldwide, countries all over the world are doing their best...

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Study: Blood tests can determine women’s heart health risks in their 30s, allowing early detection and prevention

LONDON, Aug 31 — Women’s heart disease risks and their need to start taking preventive medications s...

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We have ‘Akak Bomba’ too: Women firefighters steal limelight during Merdeka parade (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The Fire and Rescue Department’s active duty members or ‘Abang Bomba’ have lo...

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Row, row, row your boat: Wahab Abdullah’s custom long boats ready to steer Kuala Perlis Water Fest

KUALA PERLIS, Sept 1 — The long boat race in Kuala Perlis, a tradition of the Kuala Perlis Water Fes...

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Chinese drums, Indian beats: Ajith Bhaskar's vision for a truly Malaysian ‘bharatanatyam’

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Being a stickler for tradition, bharatanatyam master Ajith Bhaskar makes sure...

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Sorry, your oppa’s problematic : Korean mens’ misogyny talk of the internet (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept 1 — With the recent exposé on the latest deepfake porn Telegram chat room in South Korea...

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To walk or not to walk: Sweden’s aisle style war pits fathers against marital traditions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Sweden often leads the way in gender equality, boasting near-equal parental l...

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Victim of popularity: Popular Japanese stationery brand’s website buckles under pressure on ‘Hobonichi Day’

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Hobonichi – heard of it? If you’re a stationery buff you might have seen prom...

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Hatsune Miku goes global…on X: Popular Vocaloid mascot gets tribute art from all over the world, including Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — You know who else celebrated an anniversary yesterday? Hatsune Miku, the famo...

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Amid climate change challenges, iconic Paris zinc roofers seek Unesco heritage recognition

PARIS, Sept 1 — The zinc covering the roofs of central Paris has given the French capital’s skyline ...

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Why is Mixue so popular? In China, penny-pinching youths are transforming China’s bubble tea craze

HANGZHOU, Sept 2 — Sweet, milky and colourful — bubble tea is wildly popular in China, where people ...

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Uncle Roger confirms Sept 11 restaurant opening date, invites Malaysians to join him in attempting Guinness World Record

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Uncle Roger fans, mark your calendars: the official opening date of his Malay...

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‘Bees starving to death’ from cold, rainy spring in disastrous year for French honey

PARIS, Sept 2 — Beekeepers across France have taken stock of a terrible year, with a cold, rainy spr...

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Cone appetit: Hungary goes wild for cabbage stew ice cream

TATABÁNYA (Hungary), Sept 2 — Goulash-flavoured gelato, anyone? Curious customers are flocking from ...

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