Author - jessie tan

Steps To Feel More Confident In Your Own Skin

Studies suggest that body image is a concern for most of us, with the number of people who are unhappy with their appearance increasing year on year. In this guide, we’ll explore some simple steps you can take to boost confidence and feel happier and more comfortable in your own skin. Avoid comparisons One of the most significant changes...

Pfizer says Covid-19 pill Paxlovid cuts hospitalisation and deaths by 89%

Syringe and vial are seen in front of displayed new Pfizer logo in this illustration taken, on June 24, 2021.Reuters A trial of Pfizer’s experimental antiviral pill for Covid-19 was stopped early after the drug was shown to cut by 89 per cent the chances of hospitalisation or death for adults at risk of developing severe disease, the...

Japan has zero daily Covid-19 deaths for first time in 15 months: Media

The country has had more than 18,000 deaths from the disease during the course of the pandemic.Reuters file Japan recorded no daily deaths from Covid-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday (Nov 7), according to local media. Prior to Sunday, there hadn't been a day without a Covid-19 death since Aug 2,...

China has ‘long way to go’ to meet ecological goals: State Council

China's State Council said there had been some improvements in the country's ecological situation since the launch of its anti-pollution campaign.Reuters China has a "long way to go" on environmental protection, its State Council acknowledged on Sunday (Nov 7), as it announced an "in-depth" fight against pollution with new targets for cleaner air and water, and...

Malaysia’s Smart Glove says it opposes forced labour after US import ban

Reuters Malaysia's Smart Glove on Saturday (Nov 6) said it was opposed to forced labour and committed to the well-being of its workers, after the United States banned imports from the rubber glove maker for alleged forced labour practices. On Thursday, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order prohibiting imports from Smart Glove and...

Happy Deepavali: TikTokers win praise for recreating iconic Bollywood dance at HDB void deck

TikTok/Simplejeee A group of youths in Singapore recreated the iconic scene of a Bollywood blockbuster to wish others Happy Deepavali, and their video became an online hit. TikTok user Simplejeee posted the video on Nov 4, amassing 480,000 views and 3,200 comments. With nifty footwork and void deck setting, the youths channelled Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan as they danced to Bole Chudiyan —...

Guide to HoYo Fest 2021 theme cafe in Singapore

The much anticipated HoYo FEST Theme Café has opened its doors in Singapore, offering theme merchandise and F&B from the company’s top three games. Locating the place might be tricky, as the entrance is located at the exterior of Esplanade Mall, which is near the drop-off point. But once you are near the shop, things become...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lead movie adaptation of Wicked musical

Geek Culture It looks like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will soon be defying gravity. Grande and Erivo will portray Glinda and Elphaba respectively, in Universal's big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, Wicked. Grande is a Grammy-winning pop star who got her start on Broadway in the musical 13. Erivo, is a Tony, Grammy and daytime Emmy award actress for...

“Karen” From Dior KLCC Urges Malaysians To “Open Your Eyes” About One’s Freedom & Rights

If you thought the “Karen” issue was over, you thought wrong. On 27th October, a video of a maskless woman being denied entry into Suria KLCC’s Dior went viral. The woman, nicknamed “Karen” for the way she behaved, was later fined RM3000 for her actions. However, it seems people have risen in support of her on Twitter. Twitter...