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AH, those were the days when Richard Clayderman reigned as every teenage girl’s ultimate crush.

AH, those were the days when Richard Clayderman reigned as every teenage girl’s ultimate crush.

IT feels like any other district: Tall buildings, and anonymous blocks of apartments and offices blending into the landscape. “Are you sure this is the right place?” my colleague Amalina Kamal (or Lola as she’s known) whispers, doubt creeping into her voice. I glance down at the address, double-checking it for the third time.

HE’S sharp, sarcastic, and gloriously risqué — but mention Kumarason Chinnadurai and you might get blank stares. No worries though, because he’s simply known as Kumar. Whether as a comedian, drag queen or as he cheekily calls himself: “Ah Kua Man,” a superhero with flamboyant flair, the Singaporean comedian needs no introduction.

HE’S sharp, sarcastic, and gloriously risqué — but mention Kumarason Chinnadurai and you might get blank stares. No worries though, because he’s simply known as Kumar. Whether as a comedian, drag queen or as he cheekily calls himself: “Ah Kua Man,” a superhero with flamboyant flair, the Singaporean comedian needs no introduction.

SURIANI Kempe knows firsthand the emotional and logistical challenges of growing up without citizenship. “My sister and I were born in Germany, which is how we ended up in this limbo,” she shares, smiling wryly, her words tinged with a mixture of nostalgia and frustration. Moving to Malaysia just in time for Suri (as she’s fondly known) to start kindergarten, the reality of their situation didn't quite sink in at […]

WITH the proposed Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, specifically the provisions related to citizenship, set to be debated in Parliament, a growing number of Malaysian mothers are speaking out.

TRACKING down Dr Louisa Shobhini Ponnampalam is much like spotting a rare marine mammal along our coastline — a fleeting glimpse of her before she disappears into the vast blue. She emerges every now and then, only to dive back into what she loves most — riding the waves, scanning the horizon for dolphins, whales and other sea creatures.

OUR journey aboard the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) continues, and this time we zip down to the vibrant south! As we leave behind the bustling northern cities, the scenery begins to shift. The THSR glides smoothly through lush landscapes, coastal towns and stretches of countryside that showcase Taiwan’s diverse beauty. Heading towards the south, we anticipate discovering a more laid-back atmosphere, with cultural gems, mouth-watering street food, and the […]