Are intensive workouts beneficial or harmful?

By Nurhafizah Tan KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21: Workouts such as spinning and CrossFit classes and high-intensity interval…

Concubine Lane, now a major tourist draw in Ipoh

  IPOH, Sept 21: Historically, the more than 100-year-old Concubine Lane located in the heart of Ipoh…

How I found peace in my heart

by Alexandra Nindl I grew up in Austria in the Alps, a very picturesque and beautiful…

The Malaysian weight loss myth: Why exercise alone won’t shrink that belly

Image courtesy of Microsoft Copilot by Dr Rahim Said We’ve all been sold the same story:…

NAFAS produces liquid fertiliser to boost crop production

SERDANG, Sept 19: The National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS), through its subsidiary, NAFAS Bajakimia Sdn Bhd (NBKSB), has…

What does vaping do to smokers and their loved ones?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19: The notion that e-cigarettes and vaping devices are ‘safe to use’ carries…

Owner & operator of vessels that knocked out Baltimore bridge sued

BALTIMORE: Sept 19: The United States Justice Department announced Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit…

Federer to Nadal: Better to make up your mind quickly about retirement

BERLIN, Sept 19: Tennis legend Roger Federer has advised his long-time friend and former rival, Rafael…

Scientists store human genome in 5D memory crystal

LONDON, Sept 19: Scientists have stored the full human genome in a 5D memory crystal which…

27 million people now live in Australia

CANBERRA, Sept 19: Australia’s population has officially surpassed 27 million people, with migration primarily driving growth, Xinhua…

A memorable reunion — reconnecting with a beloved teacher after 55 years

Mrs Ang Siew Khim with the writer in batik by Leang Tian Loong On Sept 11,…

Life is a river

by A. Kadir Jasin Those who feel that the injury to their souls and sensibilities inflicted…

The hidden cost of wanderlust: stress and anxiety at the border

by Dr Rahim Said For many Malaysians, the excitement of a long weekend recently and a…

Absurdity of misusing public services by calling Bomba to retrieve a toy 

by Dr Rahim Said Picture this: a fire and rescue team, sirens blazing, equipment ready, racing…

Are we victims of our own folly?

by A.Kadir Jasin (This edited opinion piece is from an original version in Bahasa Malaysia in…

What it means facing a fractured twilight

by Dr Rahim Said Kai, 101, moved into a condo overlooking the King’s palace with his…

What dangers can obesity bring to you?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13: Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia, with…

European schools curtail mobile phone use over health concerns

BRUSSELS, Sept 13: European countries are increasingly raising concerns about the excessive use of mobile phones,…

No more using mobile phones in class for Greek students from now on

ATHENS, Sept 13: Greek students went back to school on Wednesday, as the new school year…

“Don’t leave service counters unattended” — state JPJ chiefs warned

SHAH ALAM, Sept 12: Road Transport Department (JPJ) state directors and heads of branches have been…

Pope Francis’ state visit to Singapoe culminates in papal mass for 50,000

by Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Sept 12: About 50,000 people gathered at the National Stadium here…

UNICEF appalled over report of sexual abuse of children in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12: UNICEF or the United Nations Children’s Fund says it is deeply shocked and…

How should Harimau Malaya be restructured or overhauled

Image courtesy of Copilot by Lim Chee Wei Recently Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced…

ICSR 2024 marks Malaysia’s continued commitment to fostering global discussions

by Tengku Adrian Ismail PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8: Malaysia continued its growing role in fostering global discussions…