Godzilla lands in Ikebukuro to promote traffic safety
The kaiju monster was appointed as “one-day-chief” by the chief of Ikebukuro Police Station after appearing in the station hall with its signature theme song.
The extraordinary tale of Wang Zhijun, the ‘Ferry Teacher’
Under Wang's guidance, 46 students from the rural village, with a population of 800, have been admitted to universities and colleges.
Health risks rise with rising temperatures in Malaysia
Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said extremely hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration and heat stroke and advised Muslims to replenish…
In a first, marriage registration office in China provides documents in Braille
Providing marriage registration documents in accessible formats is part of efforts to implement a barrier-free living environment, which took effect on Sept 1, 2023.
Ethnic wear reimagined: Tanjena Mahbub’s innovative vision for tribal textiles
An Associate Professor at the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the Department of Fashion Design and Technology, Mahbub is determined to bring back the lost charm…
Experimental Malaysian gardener tends to 127 plant varieties in Kuala Lumpur home
Amidst the uncertainty and isolation during Covid-19, Eunice Quah, 48, was someone who found purpose and joy in transforming the lawn of her family home into a lush oasis of…
Ageing in style: Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia
As increasingly affluent Malaysians enter their twilight years, upscale retirement homes have started to come up, offering an option to active seniors who are downsizing, as well…
Time’s women of the year: Magazine honours ‘Israeli and Palestinian women calling for peace’
Palestine-based Women of the Sun and Israel-based Women Wage Peace were jointly highlighted for their 'historic partnership' toward a non-violent solution.
Chowrasta’s curio shop in Penang is a treasure trove of antiques
Owned by Lim Chin Ping, 48, the stall, located on the ground floor of Chowrasta Market for the past year, has a diverse array of almost every conceivable antique. Here,…
Affordable, convenient: Why more people in S’pore are relying on mobility scooters
PMAs include vehicles such as mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs, and are meant for people with walking difficulties. Mobility aids can be used on footpaths and cycling…