Stand A Chance to Drive Home a BMW, When You Buy a Bespoke Refrigerator

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is thrilled to unveil an exclusive promotion that brings luxury and modern convenience to your kitchen, along with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a brand-new BMW! From now until 15 October 2023, customers who purchase any Samsung’s Bespoke Refrigerator will stand a chance to win the Grand Prize – the prestigious BMW...

Samsung Malaysia Introduces ‘Gemilang’ Merdeka Promo Starting 1 August till 30 September 2023

As we approach the month of August, Malaysians will start to embrace the spirit of freedom and unity to commemorate its 66th Independence Day in 2023. And what better way to immerse oneself in the festive atmosphere than by indulging in a plethora of enticing deals and offers? Joining in the celebration, Samsung Malaysia presents...

Chinese Influencer ‘Snake Spirit Boy’ Is Almost Unrecognisable Now

Remember the infamous ‘Snake Spirit Boy’? Chinese influencer Liu Zi Chen is a controversial social media star who shot to fame in 2015 for his scarily huge eyes and unnaturally pointy chin. Many netizens compared his looks to snake spirits in Chinese folklore, giving rise to his Snake Spirit Boy nickname. Yep, its the same guy. And now, it appears...

As Olympics brace for Seine dip, rogue swimmers say water’s fine

While the 2024 Olympics will stage events in the Seine river from the ornate Alexandre III bridge, a proud declaration of the waterway's environmental renewal, many swimmers in the capital are already defying decades-long bans to take the plunge. Fears over pollution and safety led to a ban on swimming in the Seine and the Paris...

Wife of singer Ariana Grande’s new boyfriend reportedly ‘blindsided’

When reports emerged that American pop star Ariana Grande had quickly moved on from husband Dalton Gomez to her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, many were surprised – including, it seems, Slater’s wife. Lilly Jay Slater was “completely blindsided” by the news, reported American publication Page Six. The couple had welcomed their first child, a son, in 2022. An unnamed...

HK actor Ray Lui, 66, calls a man uncle before learning he’s 2 years younger than Lui

HK actor Ray Lui, 66, calls a man uncle before learning he’s 2 years younger than Lui

In April this year, Hong Kong actor Ray Lui – who will turn 67 in December – stunned netizens with his age-defying looks from a photo taken at a party organised by Donnie Yen. One netizen asked then: “Why do Hong Kong stars not grow old?” Perhaps out to prove that these stars really do age differently...

Renewed interest among younger generation for the sape

Renewed interest among younger generation for the sape

Sarawakian sape player Nurul Syafiqah Yusop is focusing on making the traditional musical instrument popular again, particularly among the younger generation. Syafiqah, 34, has been in the music scene for quite some time now. She is part of Sarawak’s first female sape group called Ilu Leto, which means “we, the ladies” in the native Kenyah language....

On TikTok, this knitter stays a stitch ahead of his social media fans

On TikTok, this knitter stays a stitch ahead of his social media fans

Pikesville, Maryland, the United States resident Sam Barsky recalls first learning of TikTok, the social media app that’s taken off across the globe, during an interview with 60 Second Docs, which produces short documentaries, in 2019. By the following year, Barsky, 48, was uploading TikTok videos of his nature walks and, eventually, of his hand-knit sweaters, which...

Best Christmas dining specials for a merry holiday season in Singapore (2022)

Christmas this year certainly feels different, from the elaborate light display at Orchard Road to the general mood of the island. Now that Singapore has opened up pretty much completely, and dining in large groups is permitted again, muted holiday celebrations are something we're glad to leave behind. Not only are diners looking forward to gathering together...