Malaysian boy, 11, has built 300 Lego structures, including 2,000-piece sets
One of his favourites is the Lego Technic BMW Motorrad 1000 RR motorbike, which involves 1,920 pieces.
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib discharges lawyers again as final appeal against graft conviction continues
Najib discharged the lawyer less than a month after hiring the firm he worked for.
Brazilians of Japanese descent plan soy sauce-based future
Japanese-Brazilian Vivian Yurie Uemura was born into a farming family in southern Brazil and plan to brew Japanese-style soy sauce from the soybeans they grew.
Whistling a leaflute tune and keeping the art alive
Tthe leaflute is a traditional instrument played by people in rural areas as a form of entertainment, as well as mahouts or hikers who use it to attract animals such as roe deer…
Cambodian restauranter realises local cheese dreams
Cheesemaker Chan Vuthy is one of the first expert cheesemakers in Cambodia, with his products supplied to a number of luxury hotels and restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Diaspora community celebrates Indonesia ‘Down Under’
"The motherland" still holds a special place in the hearts of its diaspora community, with some Indonesians maintaining a fierce sense of national and cultural pride, even after…
China’s women truckers drive change
Although their numbers remain small, women are increasingly taking to the wheels in China and make up 4.2 per cent of the 30 million truckers across the country.
Deepika Padukone ranks on top the latest survey
Post her latest direct-to-digital release, Gehraiyaan, the multi-talented superstar made a lasting impact on the audience as Alisha.
My Perfect Weekend with singer Taufik Batisah
“Be it my career as an entertainer or a real estate agent, the weekend is always the busiest time of the week for me”, says the Singaporean singer.
Top Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84
His innovative creations won him widespread acclaim and have been displayed in museums and galleries around the world.