A health worker prepares a shot of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be administered under the national Covid-19 immunisation programme. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today reminded applicants that full details are needed in order to secure an appointment for vaccination. Photo: Bernama Some 1.4 million applications for vaccination under the government’s Covid-19 immunisation programme cannot...
Anti-coup protesters scatter during the ongoing police crackdown during a protest in Sanchaung township, Yangon, Myanmar, on March 14. A number of people were shot dead during protests in Myanmar's largest city on Sunday, as security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's military coup. Photo: AP Myanmar’s junta late Sunday imposed martial...
Blue Ivy, the eldest daughter of the iconic and legendary Beyoncé, has won her first Grammy Award. While her mum is no stranger to the prestigious honour, it's incredible that her nine-year-old daughter has claimed her first (but probably not last) gong. Blue, mum Beyoncé and WizKid were awarded the Grammy for Best Music Video for 'Brown...
Nas has won his first-ever Grammy Award, ending a long-running streak. The rapper has been nominated a whopping 14 times, but he has finally come away with a win at the 2021 award ceremony. He was honoured for his 13th studio album, King's Disease, to claim Best Rap Album over D Smoke (Black Habits), Jay Electronica (A Written...
Nick Chee As busy parents, the idea of doing an at-home art project with our kids can be overshadowed by one niggling worry: the mess. Most of us want something fun and simple – bonus points if it can keep our kids engaged enough to buy us some peace and quiet. Enter the DIY Mess-Free Smoosh Painting....
If you have a love for furkids of the feline variety, mark your calendar for April 10 and 11 this year, because the popular Cats of the World Purrzaar (COTW) is making a comeback. An annual bazaar dedicated to felines (and cat lovers), it is held in partnership with the Cat Welfare Society (CWS), and partial proceeds...
Bang Ed Sheeran is self-isol ating in Australia in preparation for his performance at the funeral of his friend Michael Gudinski. The music executive, who had championed the Shape of You hitmaker throughout his career, passed away unexpectedly aged 68 earlier this month. Michael's state funeral is planned for March 24 and Ed has reportedly flown into Australia so...
Instagram/jlo Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said on Saturday they were “working through some things” and that reports of them splitting up after almost four years together were inaccurate. Celebrity website TMZ, the New York Post’s Page Six and multiple entertainment sites on Friday cited unidentified sources close to the...
Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion.Reuters and Instagram/theestallion Megan Thee Stallion, Beyonce and Billie Eilish were among the early winners on Sunday but K-Pop band BTS were defeated in their bid to win a first Grammy award. BTS lost in the best pop duo or group performance against Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for their single “Rain on...
AstraZeneca Plc said on Sunday (March 14) a review of safety data of people vaccinated with its Covid-19 vaccine has shown no evidence of an increased risk of blood clots. AstraZeneca’s review, which covered more than 17 million people vaccinated in the United Kingdom and European Union, comes after health authorities in some countries suspended the...
