Malaysia strengthens its position as one of the safest countries in the world
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the achievement places Malaysia among the safest countries in the Asia region alongside Singapore and Japan.
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Atomic bomb survivors council in Nagasaki commemorates 70th anniversary
The council was founded on June 23, 1956. Since then, the council has worked to improve support for "hibakusha" (survivors) and held campaigns for the elimination of nuclear…
Peculiar taste is the toast of China’s Suzhou in summer
With mint, candied fruits and steamed mung beans, the city's distinctive seasonal drink is winning over curious visitors.
Ancient Chinese arts find new life
From Dunhuang murals to Wudang martial arts, young people are giving ancient traditions new meaning across borders at the World Youth Development Forum.
Authentic human touch: Malaysian leather artisans put craft back into fashion
According to local artisans, leathercraft occupies an interesting space in modern fashion, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary tastes.
How fitness in Metro Manila has become a lifestyle, identity, and status symbol
The modern urban elite is expected to be wealthy and to also be physically fit, mentally balanced, professionally accomplished, and socially active.
Koreans back male parental leave, but not for colleagues
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Public Finance conducted a study to explore ways to expand men’s use of parental leave, but found that more than half are reluctant to…
Suits, bags, and stellar kits: Best of World Cup 2026 style
Since the last World Cup in 2022, fashion’s investment in the event has soared.
Inside the mission of Everest’s first mountain rangers
Stationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.
How a bowl of taufufa saved his life: Malaysia’s ‘Uncle Van’ retires, seeks successor to keep flavours alive
At the lowest ebb in his life, he could never imagine how taufufa, selling at RM1.50 per bowl then, could become the turning point in his life.