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Mayday singer Ashin apologises after toilet selfie in Beijing sparks fan frenzy
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (401+ words) Ashin, the lead vocalist of Taiwanese band Mayday, probably did not expect a toilet to go viral due to his social media post. Mayday recently concluded 12 concerts at China's Beijing National Stadium, popularly known as Bird's Nest. They were held…...
PM Modi asked Indians to curb overseas travel. Nepal seeks to draw them across the border
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (839+ words) KATHMANDU: Nepal's Embassy in New Delhi has invited Indian vloggers, You Tubers, podcasters and digital content creators for a familiarisation trip to Nepal aiming to promote the country's tourism sector. The initiative is a public and cultural diplomacy campaign designed…...
OPPO Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia unveils a partnership that will feature Malaysian culture and landscapes as wallpapers
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (183+ words) Whether it's a destination or an intangible cultural heritage, these beautiful hidden gems will be showcased through the lens of OPPO Studio. The campaign is a local adaptation of OPPO's continued commitment to visual storytelling and cultural documentation in Culture…...
Francis Kere, Africa's sustainable architect, is conquering new continents
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (786+ words) The bricks are local, the open-air ventilation is abundant, and a single towering baobab unites it all: architect Francis Kere's new building in Dakar is simultaneously sustainable and distinctly African. A dual national of Burkina Faso and Germany, Kere is…...
Clown with a serious mission
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (397+ words) IPOH: By day, Nazirah Abdul Rahman works as a beauty consultant, but by night, she transforms into "Mama Pinky, a clown raising funds to feed and rescue stray animals. The 49-year-old mother of three has been spending her nights feeding…...
Borneo cultures come alive
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (559+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The sounds of laughter, traditional music and spontaneous group dances filled Central Market as visitors immer'sed themselves in the cultures of Sabah and Sarawak during the Borneo Native Festival. For many living far from their hometowns located across…...
Spotlight on Sabah, S'wak flavours
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (535+ words) WITH Kaamatan and Gawai festivals just round the corner, several chefs partnered a household brand to showcase the flavours of Sabah and Sarawak. Media members were also invited to a hands-on cooking experience at the Maggi studio in Surian Tower,…...
Pageant finale to feature culture-centric musical
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (316+ words) A musical show will be the highlight of the Miss Chinese World 2026 Grand Finals at Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Miss Chinese World 2026 founder Tan Sri Danny Ooi said the event would see 18 contestants from around the world competing…...
Danish recycling artist brings his giant trolls indoors for a first museum show
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (583+ words) For more than a decade, Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo has scattered wooden troll sculptures around the world. He has created almost 200 in 19 countries. Now the poet and former hip hop artist is bringing a collection of fairy tale-inspired creations…...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (May 24, 2026)
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