Noorfarahida's Platform Shoes Yield High Returns
The Birth of a Business Idea
Noorfarahida Rosli, a 31-year-old entrepreneur, took the bold step of launching her own shoe business a decade ago, driven by her passion to find comfortable yet trendy footwear. Despite...
Help this kidney patient find homes for her cats
A Comedian's Heartwarming Story of Rescue and Devotion
Kanmani Adimoolom, a 46-year-old comedian, has been a cat lover and rescuer for over a decade. She has taken in 42 stray cats, including...
Could Recreational Fear Have Therapeutic Benefits?
Unlikely Heroes: The Surprising Benefits of Fear
Often regarded as an emotion to be avoided, fear may have some unexpected positive aspects. In fact, a Danish study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity...
Eat Lah Brings a Taste of Kelantan to London's Streets
A Labour of Love
Sometimes, looking for Malaysian street food in London can feel like looking for hidden treasure – and when you finally find it, it’s something to celebrate. Like...
Kelantan Villagers Innovate to Tackle Flood Challenges
Building Resilience
After enduring the annual floods caused by the monsoon season, residents in Kelantan are employing their creativity to ensure they can carry on with daily life as usual.
Elevated Walkway
A resident of Kampung...
Has the Mystery of Orange Cats Finally Been Solved?
The Genetic Enigma of Ginger Felines
The scientific community has long been puzzled by the genetic mutation responsible for the orange or ginger color of some cats, affectionately known in Malaysia as...
Vaping While Still Smoking Unlikely to Help Quitters
The Concerning Results of Dual Use
A new study has found that people who vape while still smoking cigarettes are less likely to successfully quit than those who only do one or the...
Malaysia’s Breakfast Culture Added to Unesco’s Heritage List
A Reflection of Malaysia's Diversity and Harmony
Malaysia’s breakfast culture has been recognized by Unesco as a Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition is a testament to the...
Traditional Kebaya Lands on Unesco Heritage List
A Historical Garment that Brings People Together
The tourism, arts and culture ministry describes the kebaya as a garment that “represents our rich shared history” and brings people together by promoting understanding between cultures.
A...
Frenchman Who Sleeps with Alligators Seeks Refuge for Them
A Home for the Unloved
COUËRON: His neighbours have cats and dogs, but when 72-year-old Philippe Gillet settles down to watch television there is usually an alligator dozing beside him.
A Deadly Menagerie
His...
