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Have a cuppa coffee history at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR — How many people around the world start their mornings with a cup of coffee – or three? But did you know that this much-loved beverage has courted its fair share of conflict and controversy in history?

Health and Wellness Traditions

Alcohol-free beer aimed only at non-Muslims

PETALING JAYA — Heineken Malaysia Berhad has reiterated that the sale of its new non-alcoholic malt beverage, Heineken 0.0, is aimed towards non-Muslims only.

Traditions

Making a splash at Malaysia’s mermaid school

The academy in Kuala Lumpur is among several that have sprung up to cater to the growing popularity of swimmers emulating mermaids.

Human Interest

Thailand, Malaysia named in top 10 places in the world to retire

Thailand has again been named in the top 10 retirement destinations in the world and No 2 in Asia.

Travel

No butter, no cream: Vegan rules at French pastry match

Contestants duking it out at this year’s World Pastry Cup in Lyon on Monday had to wrestle with a challenge...

Food

Panda celebrates first birthday in Malaysian zoo with ice cake

A giant panda born in a Malaysian zoo celebrated her first birthday Monday with a cake made of ice in front of adoring visitors.

Human Interest

Life begins at 100 for this Malaysian grandma

It isn’t everyday that someone celebrates turning 100. So, when Constance Choong turned 100 last October, her seven children decided to throw her a birthday bash like no other. They invited family and friends from all over the world and more than 300 guests turned up, flying in from Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore to honor Choong’s milestone birthday.

The mother of his kids has fallen for a gay man

Study tips: Honor students share their secrets to getting good grades

When the bride broke into a song

Guo Pei’s monumental fashion—A fusion of couture and culture

The miseducation of fashion design students (or before you enroll, read this)

Michael Cinco designs for Ballet Philippines

Heart Evangelista’s beauty essentials

FIRST LOOK: The products under Lady Gaga’s new makeup line are “to die for”

The best thing about the new Dope Lemon album is the vinyl design

James Reid teases ‘Island City’ project

Louvre museum removes Sackler name amid opioid controversy

Wells Fargo embraces diversity and inclusion

Aigle takes you on a grand adventure with high performance fabrics and modern silhouettes

A Priceless Experience at the 61st GRAMMY Awards

No mere matter of language

Disfigured dog in Boracay saved by animal advocates

‘Chivalry isn’t dead’: Man saves woman during a crowded commute in the metro

CELEB STYLE: Solenn Heussaff, Anne Curtis, and more sporting a fresh, edgy look thanks to this designer

Better food through artificial intelligence?

I drove for an hour through the French countryside just for nine slices of cheese

Furry Following: Our favorite local celebrities and their cute pets

From Lady Gaga to Madonna: Unique stories behind celebrity beauty brands

Malaysia

Have a cuppa coffee history at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Alcohol-free beer aimed only at non-Muslims

Making a splash at Malaysia’s mermaid school

Thailand, Malaysia named in top 10 places in the world to retire

No butter, no cream: Vegan rules at French pastry match

Panda celebrates first birthday in Malaysian zoo with ice cake

Life begins at 100 for this Malaysian grandma

Repeated attempts to quit smoking make it more likely that you’ll finally succeed

The journey of a street dog that longed to be loved

Panama leads ranking of top places in the world to retire

The best thing about the new Dope Lemon album is the vinyl design

James Reid teases ‘Island City’ project

Spotlight: The upbeat, quirky style of Fumiya Sankai

NHCP berates Erap’s City Hall for ‘midnight demolition’ of old Magnolia building in Quiapo