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Cancer Diaries: Cancer isn't the only late diagnosis that can hurt you

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 5 -- The horror stories of would-be cancer patients being gaslit by medical professionals are all too common. Women, especially, are often waved off by doctors telling them that th... Read More


K-pop trio VIVIZ gets warm welcome from 3,000-strong fans, look forward to coming back 'soon'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- It's been seven years since I saw VIVIZ's Eunha, SinB and Umji on stage, but that was when they were still part of GFriend. While GFriend members have all gone on separate pa... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Is the fear of public hospitals warranted?

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 22 -- Reaching middle age means now even the youngest of my friends are in their 30s. We talk about hospitals and the reality of juggling multiple medical appointments - our own an... Read More


Youth violence isn't a disease but a symptom of a long-ignored rot

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 15 -- When it comes to the mentally ill we so easily believe in the stereotypes - either they're the flamboyant types whose portrayals win actors Oscars or they're secret, smiling p... Read More


The iPhone Air: An acquired taste but undeniably easy to take with you

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 8 -- I wasn't sure what to make of the iPhone Air when I read the press materials and saw initial chatter about it online. Having reviewed phones for nearly 20 years I've seen (and... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Broken glasses, early menopause and other annoying things

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 8 -- Being put into early menopause feels like a high-speed train to Geriatric City. Cutting off my hormone supply so my cancer doesn't get a chance to return is necessary but the ... Read More


Bringing joy and creativity to the classroom: Teachers making the most of Apple Learning Coach initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The Apple Learning Coach (ALC) initiative made its Malaysian debut in July 2024, a programme that sought to not just train but certify local educators in maximising Apple techn... Read More


Groove-worthy: you.will.knowv's Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso get warm reception from Malaysian fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- A Saturday night at Zepp with three performers from South Korean alt R&B label you.will.knovv sounded like an interesting proposition. I'm a sucker for good R&B and DEAN, you.... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Trying to survive in the ruins of Malaysian public healthcare

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Our health minister says Malaysians need to get serious about regular health screenings. Roughly 50,000 Malaysians are getting diagnosed with cancer every year. Yet the reali... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Being grateful for an infection while dealing with the looming threat of diabetes

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 24 -- "Congratulations for finishing!" The radiotherapy tech said on my final day. One of the most interesting things about the KL General Hospital radiotherapy department was how... Read More