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Maximalist jewellery a huge trend again, both on red carpets and fashion runways
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (411+ words) After years of embracing a more subtle aesthetic, the fashion industry appears to be favouring maximalism once again. The shift is especially evident in the bold jewellery seen on fashion week runways and at major showbiz events since the start…...
The food culture behind Sabah and Sarawak's Kaamatan and Hari Gawai celebrations
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1739+ words) Throughout Sabah and Sarawak, the Harvest Festival or Kaamatan (in Sabah from 30 to 31 May) and Hari Gawai (in Sarawak from 1 to 2 June) are celebrated with great fanfare, with villages cooking up feasts, families organising get-togethers and the spirit of community…...
Nicolas Cage's 'Spider-Noir' brings a more mature Spidey to the small screen
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (446+ words) While stars of the Spider-Man franchise have trended younger over the years " from Tobey Maguire to Andrew Garfield to Tom Holland " the new series Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage explores a more mature version of the web-slinging superhero. The eight-episode series…...
Cambodia's famous Angkor temples deserted, due to recent conflict
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (855+ words) SIEM REAP: The stone faces of the Bayon Temple in the ancient city of Angkor Thom have been smiling for centuries - yet today, they go almost unseen. It is strangely quiet at this and the other temples of Angkor, despite…...
Beijing author on why Western readers are finally embracing Chinese stories
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1261+ words) Zhang Yueran is part of a growing wave of Chinese writers finding new audiences abroad. The author of seven novels dissecting the inner lives of Chinese women, her latest, Women, Seated " translated into English by longtime collaborator Jeremy Tiang and…...
K-pop fans can try new Oreo cookie inspired by BTS
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (317+ words) Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalises on consumers" growing interest in global flavours. Mondelez, Oreo"s parent company, said Tuesday that BTS-themed Oreos will go on sale tomorrow online and…...
We are all not that different
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (116+ words) The Star | Malaysia We are all not that different MALAYSIA feels different during the festive season. Airports and highways are busier. Families start calling one another to ask who is coming home, who is cooking, who has tickets booked and…...
Sabah's rich heritage comes to life
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (629+ words) KOTA KINABALU: The puff of a blowpipe dart, the cheers of tug-of-war teams and the rhythmic movements of traditional dancers brought Sabah's rich cultural heritage to life as thousands gathered for the state-level Kaamatan celebrations. At SMK Bahang in Penampang,…...
Kg Simpok kicks off Gawai with spectacular parade
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (496+ words) PADAWAN (Sarawak): Thousands of visitors converged on Kampung Simpok for the River and Rami Gawai Festival, where a colourful parade of six decorated rafts showcasing the culture and heritage of the Bisapug Bidayuh community stole the spotlight ahead of Gawai…...
The times they are a-tortuous
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (147+ words) The Star | Malaysia The times they are a-tortuous IS it the weather that can't seem to decide whether it is going to be wet or dry? Either way it is so hot that you enter a room with closed windows…...