Entertainment

Brunei-born star Wu Chun opens up about 20 years of insomnia: ‘I sleep less than 6 hours a night’

Wu Chun rose to fame as a member of the popular Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit.

Arts

Borneo Cultures Museum opens 'Pristine Seas' exhibition by National Geographic Society

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with the 'Pristine Seas Exhibition' by National Geographic at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching, Sarawak

Wellness

Playing video games can help to heal mental traumas

Playing Tetris may ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in healthcare workers.

Entertainment

TVB star Karlie Chung shows off her flexibility while grocery shopping; but her outfit steals the show

The 32-year-old is apparently working toward becoming a certified Pilates instructor.

People

Lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels... the Tokyo police cares for them all

Soft toys, forlorn suitcases and a forest of umbrellas: welcome to Tokyo's vast police lost-and-found centre, where everything is meticulously tagged and sorted to hasten a return to its rightful owner.

Animals

'Rats with wings': Do pigeons get a bum rap?

Parakeets, parrots and even sparrows are cute, but pigeons? They're a plague to many living in cities. But are they really the health risk we make them out to be?

South Korea

South Korean defence ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defence has refuted claims that V, a member of K-pop boy band BTS, received preferential treatment while serving in the military.

Family

Youths feel they receive less support but more pressure

The share of adolescents who report high levels of family support has fallen from 67% in 2022 to 73% in 2018, with the drop even more pronounced among girls, from 72% to 64%, the WHO Europe said.

Entertainment

Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child

Moon, 35, had announced about her recent childbirth on her social media on Nov 22.

Global

Is boarding last to get better seats on a flight a good travel hack?

TikTok influencers suggest boarding last for better seat options, but experts warn of the risks involved.

Entertainment

Chuck Woolery, first host of Wheel Of Fortune, dies at 83

Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

Arts

KLPac wraps up the year with a 20th anniversary fundraising concert series

'Laugh, Love, Give With Harith & Friends', a two-day fundraising special, will take place at KLPac on Dec 14 and 15

Family

Positive strategies: Ways to prepare your child for a trip to the dentist

If children are made to enjoy their early dentist visit’s experience, there will come a time when they will look forward to their appointments rather than dread them.

Fashion

What is ComplexCon and why is it being described as 'streetwear Disneyland'?

Consider ComplexCon as sort of a youth culture juggernaut when it comes to street fashion. Walking the event is like digesting a 300-page trend report in two hours.

AseanPlus News

Famous Chinese singer Zhang Mi battles cancer for third time, faces surgery to cut half her tongue

Zhang says previous treatments for her cancers, which she successfully overcame, had drained all savings

Entertainment

Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau spotted dancing at Taylor Swift concert in Toronto

Trudeau was spotted dancing at American superstar Taylor Swift's concert in Toronto on Nov 22.

Nation

Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan extend condolences over Ahmad Nawab's death

KUANTAN: Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have extended their condolences to the family of the Malaysian music legend, Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Nawab, who passed away on Sunday (Nov 24).

Mind

Binge watching K-drama could improve your mental health, expert says

If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like 'Squid Game' or 'Crash Landing On You', one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.

Entertainment

Carina Lau celebrates husband Tony Leung's honorary doctorate: 'Congratulations, Dr Leung'

Leung was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Entertainment

Singaporean filmmaker wins Best New Director with his wife at Golden Horse Awards

Chiang Wei Liang won the award alongside his wife and co-director, Taiwanese Yin You-qiao.