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…
Get your kicks: Sneaker Con SEA is back with streetwear legends and exclusive drops
Sneaker Con events have been held all over the world since 2009, and are highly anticipated by collectors.
Experts call for healthy lifestyle amid frenzy over weight loss
The film that has sparked a weight loss frenzy among the Chinese recently is YOLO, the highest-grossing movie of this year's Spring Festival holiday that portrays the struggle of…
‘$1, $1! Just $1!’: A look at what happens to unsold Chinese New Year goodies
In the days leading up to the eve of Chinese New Year, Temple Street is a sea of slashed prices, with snacks that used to retail for $10 a tub going for $5.