Deepalakshmi Manickam

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Fateful discovery of life calling

PETALING JAYA: In 2015, Tony Lian was supplying bottled water when a friend asked if he could donate to the homeless.

“I said yes and gave 20 cartons. Then later, I provided another 30.

“But something inside ...

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Lian hopes the public would not judge the people he helps, as not all of them chose to live on the streets. – Adib Rawi Yahya/theSun

Modern-day Atlas shouldering world of grief

PETALING JAYA: Beneath the gleaming towers and on the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur lies a harsh reality – families sleeping on cardboard, mentally ill individuals wandering around without support and ...

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Electrical, electronics sector object to blanket stamp duty

PETALING JAYA: The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM) is strongly opposed to the recent enforcement of mandatory stamping for all employment contracts, warning that the policy could ...

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects up to 3% of Malaysians but remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood, said Sultan Idris Shah Hospital internal medicine physician and dermatologist Dr Ishvant Kaur Sidhu. SYED AZAHAR SYED OSMAN THESUN

Perpetual torment from excessive sweating

PETALING JAYA: In Malaysia’s tropical heat, sweating is a fact of life but for some, it is a daily medical struggle drenched in stigma, silence and social discomfort.

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, ...

Tan said tea is no longer just a comfort drink but a lifestyle choice embraced by a new generation. – Adam Amir Hamzah/theSun

Malaysian tea scene undergoing transformation

PETALING JAYA: The teacups may have been put away after International Tea Day yesterday, but a fresh wave of innovation is keeping the nation’s tea culture strong.

Driven by youthful energy and creative ...

Supporting Inclusive Education: Taylor’s University students donate RM11,000 to IOC

PETALING JAYA: Students from Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus’ Rotaract Club recently donated RM11,000 to the Inclusive Outdoor Classroom (IOC), a programme dedicated to providing inclusive outdoor ...