Building resilience in difficult times
Life as we know it has changed almost completely in the last couple of years. As we hop from one crisis to another with what seems like a never ending…
Whole durian fried video upsets netizens, and they are not having it
With the durian fruit back in season, people who appreciate its taste are on-the-ready to enjoy the tropical delicacy. However, a video of whole durians being deep-fried which was shared…
Singapore shifts from “failure” to role model? Former Australian Prime Minister points to Singapore as a role model for Covid-19 response
Singapore has recently been hailed a standard to measure up to with regard to its Covid-19 response by former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. In a recent public post, he…
US concert offers $980 ‘discount’ for vaccinated fans
Kuala Lampur -- US authorities eager to get people vaccinated against Covid-19 have offered inducements ranging from free beer to million-dollar lottery prizes, and now rock concert promoters have their…
Covid-19 immunisation programme to get a boost in June with one million new doses of AstraZeneca, CoronaVac
KUALA LUMPUR -- Over one million doses of the AstraZeneca and CoronaVac Covid-19 vaccines arrived this morning at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force…
Is blue light from screens really harmful to skin?
NEW YORK -- In the end, it seems that artificial blue light from smartphones, tablets and other screens may not be harmful to skin. A new scientific study suggests that…
Vaping could augment the risk of developing asthma
NEW YORK -- Teenagers and young adults using an electronic cigarette are at a higher risk of developing asthma and asthma attacks according to an American study. Vaping may significantly…
Survey: 84pc Malaysians say signed up for Covid-19 vaccine to protect family and self; 4pc cite travel
KUALA LUMPUR -- An overwhelming majority of Malaysian respondents who registered for Covid-19 immunisation told a survey last week that they were motivated by the desire to protect both themselves…
More than a year after Covid-19, Malaysian soup kitchens, companies still feeding the poor who need help
PETALING JAYA -- While the simple comfort of a hot meal may not seem significant for most of us, it can mean everything to a person living on the streets…
Why go on a plant-based diet? Malaysian dietician highlights the health benefits with diet plan ideas
KUALA LUMPUR -- There are always never-ending arguments among health freaks about which diet is the best. However, health and nutrition experts have always highlighted that diets focusing on fresh,…