SEOUL, Sept. 14 — K-pop aficionados know RM mostly through the successful boy band, BTS. But the South Korean singer is increasingly making a name for himself in another, more surprising role – that of patron of the arts. The slightest post by RM – whose real name is Kim Namjoon – causes a stir […]
Lowering the minimum voting age is not enough to ensure informed youth political participation. Young voters need political education and practice opportunities to understand and internalise principles of democracy. This was a key finding in Asia Centre’s latest report “Youth and Disinformation in Malaysia: Strengthening Electoral Integrity”. Asia Centre, a research institute in Special Consultative […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 12 — Actress Sharifah Amani, 36, tied the knot with Impact Integrated CEO, Ahmad Faris Amir,34, last Saturday morning. The Sepet and Muallaf star shared a picture of the happy couple on Instagram with the caption: “Know know marriage.” a humorous translation of the Malay phrase ‘tahu tahu kahwin’ . It was […]
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 — It’s the season finale for Elizabeth II. The Queen has passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. The royal family, and in particular the sovereign, has become one of the most emblematic symbols of the United Kingdom – one that has left its mark […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 — A lesson Datin Sofia Jane learnt as a young actor was to stand her ground, something she said she gained from watching the older generation “not take any nonsense from anybody”. As she got older, the award-winning actor realised that her predecessors were right in being assertive and she found […]
NEW YORK — Covid-19 lockdowns completely changed the lifestyles of young people. They got used to spending time alone and doing quieter activities, just like during their grandma era. And even as life returns to normal, trends for things like knitting and watching old movies persist. This is what internet users are calling their “grandma […]
SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 — Around 120 delegates joined the Young Leaders Programme (YLP) in conjunction with the International Conference of Cohesive Societies (ICCS) here this week, which aimed to develop leaders on issues affecting ethnic and religious harmony. Over three days, the YLP delegates joined events which included workshops to sharpen their leadership skills, dialogues […]
SHANGHAI, Sept. 8 — In Asia, virtual idols are singers like any other. So much so that some, like Luya, are now enrolling in music schools to perfect their skills – a sign that these futuristic pop stars are here to stay. This year, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music is welcoming a new kind of […]
PETALING JAYA, Sept. 7 — A couple in Karnataka, India covered their dead son in salt in hopes of bringing him back from the dead. The parents, and residents of Siravar village, made the attempt after reading social media posts claiming that salt could resurrect the dead, The Times of India reported on Wednesday. According […]
