Power sits here

IN the refined world of feng shui, desk placement is more than a decorative decision – it is an intentional act of energetic positioning. Much like a well-tailored suit or the right fragrance, how you place your desk speaks volumes before you have even uttered a word. Your desk signals control, presence and direction. In… Continue reading Power sits here

Captivating puzzles for all ages

FIGURING out and solving the problems that cropped up from complex malfunctioning machines formed the genesis of retired engineer Jayaram Menon’s love of solving puzzles – growing into an ardent 46-year-long passion. From creating tech puzzles for technicians and engineers circa the 80s, Jayaram would eventually turn his love for puzzles into RoadRunners MS, a… Continue reading Captivating puzzles for all ages

Amplification matters

THE amplifier is widely considered the engine of a home audio system. Note: it is home audio – not home theatre, whereby a receiver would be better suited with its multiple speaker outputs. A stereo setup will usually be limited to two speaker outputs or at best four with an additional output for a subwoofer.… Continue reading Amplification matters

Making international waves

KUCHING-born singer Claudia Tan strives to make each year count for her career. Since rising to fame during the pandemic, the 27-year-old songstress has continued to find success in many of her artistic endeavours. Her musical career has been nothing short of impressive. Within five years, Tan released her debut album Love Again, gained over… Continue reading Making international waves

Baekhyun to bring Reverie tour to KL this August

BYUN Baek-hyun, better known as Baekhyun, the main vocalist of popular K-pop group Exo is bringing his first-ever solo world tour to Malaysia. Organised by iMe Malaysia, the 2025 Baekhyun World Tour in Kuala Lumpur will take place on Saturday, Aug 23 at Idea Live KL. The tour, themed Reverie, reflects Baekhyun’s wish to give… Continue reading Baekhyun to bring Reverie tour to KL this August

Language unlocked

MASTERING a new language is more accessible than ever, thanks to tech apps that place an entire language toolkit in your pocket. These apps offer effective and often gamified experiences to suit every learning style whether you are learning for travel, work, love or just self-improvement. Best of all, they are available on both iOS… Continue reading Language unlocked

Taste of Gangwon

SURROUNDED by a mountainous landscape and coastal waters, Gangwon state in South Korea offers diverse cuisines for those keen for a culinary adventure. Locals mainly make food with potatoes or buckwheat, and seafood offerings are aplenty near the sea. There are numerous markets in each city of Gangwon, where you can eat local street food… Continue reading Taste of Gangwon

Jazz from a bygone era

RELEASED on April 13 as a Record Store Day exclusive, the vinyl edition of A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl is quite simply astounding. Perfectly mastered, it brings to life the grand settings of the LA Philharmonic in splendid technicolour. Those who are already fans of Laufey will know precisely what they are getting… Continue reading Jazz from a bygone era

Wrestling back youth

FOR many Malaysians, pro wrestling lives somewhere in the past, back when TV3 ran SmackDown reruns and finishing moves were replicated (badly) on school friends. It was dramatic, flashy and pure fantasy. But for most, it stayed behind with childhood. Until now. At Malaysia Pro Wrestling’s (MYPW) New Breed 3 event in TTDI’s KuAsh Theatre,… Continue reading Wrestling back youth

The Ugly Stepsister puts evil spin on classic fairy tale

FAIRY tales have always had a dark side, but The Ugly Stepsister takes that idea, douses it in bleach, slaps on a tapeworm and drags it screaming into a grotesque new realm. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her wildly confident feature debut, the film delivers a macabre, head-spinning take on the Cinderella mythos, one that… Continue reading The Ugly Stepsister puts evil spin on classic fairy tale

Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let’s Play swings into Malaysia

Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let’s Play! is set to enchant families in Malaysia this September with eight shows over four days, from Aug 29 to Sept 1, 2025, at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. This immersive concert experience will bring beloved Disney Jr characters to the stage in an interactive musical adventure… Continue reading Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let’s Play swings into Malaysia

Grand finale

IT has been billed as the biggest and baddest show in rock and metal history. With a line-up featuring Metallica, Pantera, Alice in Chains and many other genre luminaries, Black Sabbath’s final show at Villa Park, Birmingham is set to be something special. With the good and the great lining up to pay tribute to… Continue reading Grand finale

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IT has been billed as the biggest and baddest show in rock and metal history. With a line-up featuring Metallica, Pantera, Alice in Chains and many other genre luminaries, Black Sabbath’s final show at Villa Park, Birmingham is set to be something special. With the good and the great lining up to pay tribute to… Continue reading Article

Genius behind Pet Sounds passes on

BRIAN Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82. The statement on Instagram did not give a cause. Wilson was placed under a legal conservatorship last year due to a “major neurocognitive disorder.” “We are at a loss… Continue reading Genius behind Pet Sounds passes on

When Le Tabouret comes to town, puppets come alive

EVIDENTLY, Le Tabouret, meaning The Stool, is not your typical theatre production. It blends surreal glove puppetry with the spirit of Eugene Ionesco’s original absurdist work, creating a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience. It is co-produced by Penang’s Noise Performance House and Ombak Potehi (Wave-breaking Puppet Theatre). Directed and written by Dylan Yeo, the… Continue reading When Le Tabouret comes to town, puppets come alive

Essential home companions

APPLIANCES play an integral role in making our daily lives at home comfortable and convenient. Thanks to increasingly advanced technology, it has never been easier to stay cool, stay hydrated, stay clean or stay entertained. Picking the right devices, however, can be challenging with the abundance of choices available. However, fret not – we have… Continue reading Essential home companions

Power of presence

THE role of brand ambassadors has never been more pivotal in fashion, beauty, wellness and lifestyle. No longer just pretty faces in glossy campaigns, today’s ambassadors bring something deeper to the table, which is authenticity and a personal story that aligns with the ethos of the brands they represent. These individuals become a living embodiment… Continue reading Power of presence

Sly Stone succumbs to chronic health issues

FUNK master and innovator Sly Stone, whose music drove a civil rights-inflected soul explosion in the 1960s, sparking influential albums but also a slide into drug addiction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 82. The multi-instrumentalist frontman for Sly and the Family Stone – rock’s first racially integrated, mixed-gender lineup – “passed away… Continue reading Sly Stone succumbs to chronic health issues

Tangy fiesta

TOMATOES are a culinary ingredient that never disappoint. Bursting with natural umami, they blend beautifully into cuisines across the globe. Here are seven tomato-centric dishes that bring warmth and nutrition to your table. Spicy tomato chutney This fiery chutney is a favourite in many South Indian homes. Ideal with dosas, idlis or plain rice, it… Continue reading Tangy fiesta

Spicing things up

THERE is a certain thrill that comes with eating spicy food. That slow-building burn on your tongue. The way your eyes water just a little. The slight panic followed by the strange satisfaction of enduring the heat. We know some may shy away from the fire, but others actively chase it. Asking for extra chilli,… Continue reading Spicing things up

Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio join forces in Karate Kid: Legends

AT its core, Karate Kid: Legends sticks closely to the underdog narrative that fans of the franchise know well. But rather than feeling tired or stale, the film uses that familiarity to its advantage. The story follows Li Fong (Ben Wang), a talented kung fu prodigy from Beijing who is forced to relocate to New… Continue reading Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio join forces in Karate Kid: Legends

Why am I always sick?

NAUSEA and vomiting are fairly common in pregnancy. These symptoms usually resolve before five months of pregnancy. It affects about nine in 10 pregnancies and is considered normal. It usually starts at about the fourth to seventh week, but gets better by the 14th week. It usually does not affect the health of your baby.… Continue reading Why am I always sick?

Malaysia’s YouTube creator earnings lagging in region

MALAYSIA’S YouTube creator earnings growth is slowest among Southeast Asian countries, with only a 4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in the number of channels making five figures or more (in ringgit) as of December 2024, lagging behind Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. In Malaysia, there are 190 channels with over one million subscribers and 3,000 channels… Continue reading Malaysia’s YouTube creator earnings lagging in region

No looking back: Ronnie Hussein embraces solo journey

KUALA LUMPUR: After a decade of pursuing his own path, high-pitched vocalist Ronnie Hussein says he is now more comfortable continuing as a solo singer — despite having received several offers to rejoin some of Malaysia’s most popular music groups. The former lead vocalist of Hyper Act said that although opportunities to collaborate with established… Continue reading No looking back: Ronnie Hussein embraces solo journey

Hooking seafood

FOR some foodies, good seafood is not just a dietary preference, it is a full-on lifestyle. Whether it is cracking open a juicy crab by the riverbanks of Seberang Perai, grazing through oysters and sashimi at a luxury KL buffet, or going hands-first into a saucy seafood mountain in Subang, Malaysia serves up more than… Continue reading Hooking seafood

Tracy Chapman’s reissue of classic debut sounds astounding

TERMS such as “classic”, “groundbreaking” and “evergreen” are often bandied about but in the case of Tracy Chapman’s eponymous debut album, all those plaudits and probably more apply. It is with good reason as well. It was truly a phenomenal piece of work which the singer-songwriter struggled to live up to with later albums, conceding… Continue reading Tracy Chapman’s reissue of classic debut sounds astounding

Healthy bites, local flavours

ON the sandwich shop spectrum, O’Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe Malaysia (O’Briens) falls on the slightly more premium end but customers are known to get what they pay for – sandwiches crafted to international standards with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Speaking to theSun, O’Briens managing director and master franchise holder Brian Pua explained that the success of… Continue reading Healthy bites, local flavours

Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles

David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III next week in recognition of his football career and his charity work, reports said Friday. The former England football captain is set to be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other sources. Other sporting figures who have been… Continue reading Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles

Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles

David Beckham will be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III next week in recognition of his football career and his charity work, reports said Friday. The former England football captain is set to be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other sources. Other sporting figures who have been… Continue reading Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles

Impurity returns to root sound of melodic Swedish death metal

AS far as band monikers go, Impurity is as a bland and generic one can get for a death metal band. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, the band was formed in 2021 and was formerly known as Damnation. A rebranding was required to avoid confusion with a Danish black metal band of the same name but… Continue reading Impurity returns to root sound of melodic Swedish death metal

Malaysia’s homegrown hero levels up in animated style

EJEN Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria proves lightning can strike twice. Following the smashing success of the first film in 2019, WAU Animation returns with a sequel that not only ups the ante but confidently shows that Malaysia can stand shoulder to shoulder with international animation studios. Directed by Usamah Zaid, with Nazmi Yatim… Continue reading Malaysia’s homegrown hero levels up in animated style

Am I too pale?

A common problem in pregnancy is anaemia. This happens when you have less red blood cells (haemoglobin) in your body. This gives you a pale appearance compared with most pregnant women. Normally, pregnant women are flushed at the cheeks or radiant in appearance and look pink. This is due to the hormonal changes in pregnancy… Continue reading Am I too pale?

TV shows to catch

THIS year has been one exciting ride for televiewers thus far. Halfway through 2025, we have already seen exciting shows such as Adolescence, Murderbot and When Life Gives You Tangerines. The other half of the year is looking to be just as fun. Buckle up and get ready for some serious binge-watching. Here are some… Continue reading TV shows to catch

Picking right property with good external feng shui

When people think of feng shui, they often focus on arranging furniture or adjusting the inside of their homes. But in reality, external feng shui, the environment around your home, plays an even bigger role in shaping the flow of energy (qi) in your life. In feng shui, the landforms, streets, rivers and buildings around… Continue reading Picking right property with good external feng shui