John Tan
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Sharp satirical take on human psyche
IT is easy to hold onto our morals when circumstances favour us. The absence of pressure or temptation allows for less deviation from one’s values. But what hap...
Reimagining prehistoric villains
HOLLYWOOD has a long history of making villains out of dinosaurs for dramatic and entertainment purposes. Given their immense size and reputation for danger, di...
Breaking barriers in M’sian hip-hop
BREAKING the glass ceiling has often been necessary for Sharifah Zamaera Syed Zafilen Al Edros, popularly known as Zamaera in the local hip-hop community. As on...
Playful affair of omakase
TO improve one’s taste buds, fusion cuisines are often encouraged as they offer unique and exciting culinary experiences. Eastern and Western dishes, for instan...
Making international waves
KUCHING-born singer Claudia Tan strives to make each year count for her career. Since rising to fame during the pandemic, the 27-year-old songstress has continu...
Breaking
Penang botanical gardens hit by major forest fire
A significant forest fire has engulfed approximately five hectares of land within the Penang Botanic Gardens, with firefighting operations ongoing.
M23 claims drone strike on DR Congo airport as UN mission prepares
M23 rebels claim drone attack on strategic Kisangani airport, undermining peace efforts as a UN mission prepares to deploy to eastern DR Congo.
Iran and US to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday
Indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US are scheduled for Friday in Muscat, focusing on sanctions relief and the nuclear deal.
Russia jails comedian for six years over war veteran joke
A Russian comedian is sentenced to nearly six years in a penal colony for a joke about a disabled war veteran, amid a crackdown on dissent.
