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Chill out: Tips to stay cool in Malaysia during this hot and dry weather
PETALING JAYA, Feb 15 — Several states in Peninsular Malaysia are currently feeling the heat with a hot spell that’s expected to last until the end of March. It’s a cause...
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From remote Australian island to South Africa: Five unique places with Malay population, history
PETALING JAYA, Feb 15 — Think the Malay population is unique to Malaysia and her neighbouring countries like Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia? Then, it’s time to brush up on...
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Prickly pears: 'Humble' cactus brings hope to Algeria
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New-look Burberry tops the bill at London Fashion Week
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Indonesia's Garuda cuts air ticket prices under govt pressure
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Interval training may be even better for weight loss than continuous moderate intensity workout
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International skiers take to the slopes in Pakistan
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War kills over 100,000 babies a year, says Save the Children
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Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market
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Exercise more, live longer says new study
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WHO warns of 'backsliding' in measles fight as cases soar
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Throbbing clubs pump €1.5b into Berlin
BERLIN, Feb 15 — Berlin is something of a paradox, with a bevy of Europe’s coolest clubs and trendiest people nestled in a city that can otherwise look shabby and...
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Sick of Valentine’s? Museum adds woes of war to litany of lost love
ZAGREB, Feb 14 — Fed up of red roses, choking on chocolates? Then ditch the Valentine’s Day delirium for a dose of reality at Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships —...
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Love in the time of climate change — the Valentine’s traditions under threat
LONDON, Feb 14 — As lovers around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day today, few will be thinking of the environment. Yet they may soon have to — from rising seas that could...
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American woman says ‘I do’ to zombie doll and other bizarre marriages
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to have a doll as your life partner? Well, it appears to be quite normal for a 21-year-old weirdo Felicity...
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Lion dancers, God of Prosperity entertain commuters of LRT ride in CNY celebration
SUBANG JAYA, Feb 14 — What started out as a normal ride turned into a fun-filled event for passengers on the LRT who were treated to a special lion dance yesterday. A performer,...
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Valentine’s Day first-timers, take note of these dating tips before meeting your date tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — It’s Valentine’s Day and many couples (and perhaps singletons) will be feeling the love today. But if this is your first time celebrating the...
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‘Chicken chop was too good’ ― When a child tearfully confesses to spending RM15 at recess (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, Feb 14 — Would you pull out your camera on your child in the midst of tears streaming down their face? Well, these parents have and it has resulted in a rather...
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Face tattoos: A trend that is here to stay?
NEW YORK, Feb 14 ― Face tattoos, once limited to only a very small group of people, have gained new popularity thanks to today's rappers ― but some artists are reluctant to...
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The money's all mine: Jamaican lottery winner picks up prize in disguise to 'hide' from relatives
PETALING JAYA, Feb 14 — A Jamaican man who won the Super Lotto jackpot collected his winnings worth more than JMD158 million (RM4.76 million) in disguise so that his relatives...
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Meghan Markle hounded like Diana? Hardly, British papers say
LONDON, Feb 14 ― Could Meghan Markle really face the same fate as Princess Diana? Britain's newspapers yesterday angrily challenged US actor George Clooney's claim that their...
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Historic show marks 350 years of Rembrandt, the 'first Instagrammer'
AMSTERDAM, Feb 14 ― Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum unveiled yesterday the first ever exhibition of all of its Rembrandts, marking the 350th anniversary of the death of the prolific...
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Study: Art classes and board game nights could help bring couples closer
NEW YORK, Feb 14 ― If you're thinking that a romantic dinner, red roses or luxury gifts are the only way to your partner's heart this Valentine's Day then you might want to...
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Post-box love for lonely Britons on Valentine's Day
LONDON, Feb 14 ― Big-hearted Britons have penned thousands of uplifting messages to be delivered to single seniors on Valentine's Day in a project aimed at alleviating...
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New study finds no association between phthalates and increased breast cancer risk
NEW YORK, Feb 14 ― New US research has failed to find a link between postmenopausal breast cancer and exposure to phthalates, the plasticising and solvent chemicals used in...
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Enjoy being single this Valentine’s by trying these tips
PETALING JAYA, Feb 13 — Tomorrow is the day. The dreaded day for all the singles out there. You can’t go out for a movie cause you’d be surrounded by couples snuggling up to...
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Financial aid and special CNY feast for 80 welfare homes nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — In the spirit of Chinese New Year, 80 charitable organisations nationwide received a RM800,000 in financial aid from Da Ma Cai as part of its community...
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Get safe this Valentine’s: Have a discounted HIV test at this health clinic
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — A private health clinic has come up with a “deal” for Valentine’s Day by offering a HIV testing package for two at RM69. While it may not sound like...
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Singapore visitor arrivals hit record high in 2018, while tourism spending rose 1pc
SINGAPORE, Feb 13 — Visitor arrivals to the Republic last year hit a record high that far exceeded targets, while preliminary estimates of tourism spending showed a modest...
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By the bootstraps: Handmade Zimbabwe shoes an unlikely global hit
BULAWAYO (Zimbabwe), Feb 13 — In a tiny factory producing handmade boots and shoes in southwestern Zimbabwe, leather cutter Misheck Sibanda is on another hectic shift as he...