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Sabah committed to preserving cultural richness

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s unique cultural diversity is a treasure that must be preserved, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story


Why You Should Be Storing Butter In The Freezer

What's cooler than butter being cool? Ice cold!


Our 12 Favorite Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Go green or go home!


A school told its staff to wear something from the back of their closet, so 2 teachers dug out their wedding dresses

Loreal Hemenway and Stephanie Osmundson, two art teachers in Henderson, Nevada, found a creative way to wear their wedding dresses again.


How to DIY a Rock Garden to Transform Your Yard

Turn a neglected area into a beautiful garden!


Check Your $2 Bills — They Could Be Worth a Ton

If you have a $2 bill burning a hole in your pocket, think twice before spending it at some store. The bill itself might be worth a lot more than two dollars -- enough to build some serious wealth....


Damp, mould and rats leave family 'scared' in home

Families' health suffering in substandard private rented accommodation as charities call for action.


'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

MIAMI (AP) — As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami. California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants. “This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder...


‘I’ve sold out the O2 – but my £17m baby skincare range made me rich’

Krept, also known as Casyo Johnson, is a renowned grime artist and rapper and one half of the award-winning duo Krept and Konan, as well as co-host of BBC TV show The Rap Game. With his former partner, model Sasha Ellese, he created Nala’s Baby, a skincare range for young children. Krept, 34, lives just outside London. How did your upbringing influ...


Elmer elephant auction raises £143k for hospice

Artwork from a public art trail has helped raise thousands of pounds for a children's hospice.


20 Best Swimsuits on Amazon of 2024, According to Style Pros

Hundreds of reviewers can't be wrong!


Shaving tips for a smoother face

Shaving is a necessary evil for most men. But scraping a razor blade across one of the most sensitive parts of the body can cause inflamed hair follicles, itching, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. Oh, and what about those nasty nicks and cuts? But fear not! There's an art to achieving the perfect shave. It involves a careful grooming ritual and requires the right kit to pull off. Once mastered, the face looking back at you in the mirror will positively radiate a smooth, healthy glow. So, are you ready to remove that unsightly facial hair? Click through, lather up, and sharpen your shaving technique.


Getting stateless kids off the streets and into school

SIBU: There were teary eyes as pupils at the Destiny for Children (DFC) Association Sibu cried while hugging their teachers when they departed for their semester break. Read full story


Amal Clooney, 46, is glowing in flirty floral dress as she walks hand in hand with George Clooney

George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were spotted in St Tropez this past week, and Amal made the most of the glorious sunshine with a flirty floral mini dress. See the pictures here...


8 Signs You're a Hopeless Romantic, According to Relationship Experts

Do you have idealized view of love? Here are the signs that you may be a hopeless romantic and how that can benefit or hurt you.


Kedai Kopi Jalan Ampas evokes nostalgia of old Malay films

Among its specialities are laksa Johor, roti gelora, mee kari sri bulan, nasi minyak getaran jiwa, kam heong chicken, nasi dagang bunga and laksam.


How well would YOU do on the UK citizenship test?

It's the general knowledge test that immigrants must take to prove they know about the British way of life. Yet over half of Brits would fail if they had to sit it, a new study has found.


There's Most Likely Mold Growing Inside Your Most-Used Kitchen Utensil

BRB, furiously deep-cleaning everything in our kitchen.


Should we all start separating recyclables at home?

Some people think it would help boost our recycling rates, but some think it would be too much work.


Snezana Wood thought 'desperate women' went on The Bachelor. Then her daughter convinced her to apply.

This is an edited extract from Untold by Snezana Wood, a story of love, motherhood, heartbreak and change. Now available for purchase. It was Eve who told me I had to get out more. She'd seen other parents in relationships and coupled-up, and she wanted the same for me. "You need to go out and have fun and meet people," she ... Continued


I Tried 12 Cookie Dough Ice Creams & Only One Hit All the Right Notes

We tried a dozen popular ice cream brands in search of the best cookie dough flavor you can buy—and one variety blew the others away.


32 Styling Tricks That Will Make Your Small Living Room Feel Bigger and Better

Time to outsmart your limiting floorplan. If your living room, family room, or sitting room feels cramped and cluttered, the last thing you'll want to do is spend time in it. Let's change that! Because no matter how small a space is, there are designer strategies to make it feel much bigger than it appears to be. It's not magic; it's just smart styling and layout problem-solving. Get ready to bookmark all these tips and transform your small living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you and your household to hang out in. With these designer examples and decorating ideas to guide the way, you'll love the space so much that you'll never want to leave it. 📝 You love finding new design tricks. So do we. Let us share the best of them.


14 Things Designers Notice the First Time They Enter a Home

It only takes minutes for them to reshuffle all of your furniture in their minds.


Campaign begins to protect beach-nesting birds

The Essex Wildlife Trust says it is "almost impossible" to spot a nest and eggs can be trampled underfoot.


We asked a stylist her take on the drop-waist trend being back. Her answer was very telling.

As someone who wears both the hat of a personal stylist and a fashion editor, I've got a front-row seat to emerging trends. And one trend that's been steadily climbing the ranks? The drop V waist dress. Now, when you hear "drop waist," it might transport you back to the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20s, with visions of ... Continued


The Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By

From Kate Middleton's must-have balm to the nail polish that's multi-generation royal staple, these are the royal beauty essentials.


HOROSCOPES: Hit the reset button this week, Cancer.

Natasha Weber is an astrology genius and has predicted our horoscopes for the week beginning June 30. For more from Natasha, follow her on Instagram and Facebook. This week, the new moon in your home zone brings a burst of energy for all things domestic. If renovations are on your mind, now's the time to start. Searching for a new place ... Continued


These Front Porch Decorating Ideas Will SERIOUSLY Enhance Your Curb Appeal

Because first impressions count!


Mother divides Aussies over comparison between Coles and Aldi haul

Melbourne mum Alondra Gataé vented her frustration about the price difference between the two stores - but one small detail has divided shoppers.


The best royal beards and mustaches

We've covered facial hair before (pun intended!), but this time we'll focus on the royals. What's so special about royal beards and mustaches? Well, they are indeed fit for royalty! Plus, many of these famous monarchs uncharacteristically sported mustaches and beards at very specific times of their lives. Do you want to see the best royal beards and mustaches of all time? Then click on!


Amazon Slashed Up to 57% Off Cookware Ahead of the Fourth of July, Including Le Creuset, All-Clad, Staub, and More

Grab summer upgrades from Dutch ovens to stainless steel cookware sets.


10 Kitchen Organization Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Give your kitchen the ultimate glow-up with these Pinterest-worthy products.


Children 'may go hungry without summer meal payments'

A local charity calls for a free school meal grant to be reinstated ahead of the summer months.


Designers Actually Love This Cheap Fence Idea

It looks expensive.


Bereaved families call for drug law change

Thousands of flowers are laid in front of a council house to represent lives lost because of drugs.


12 Amazing Tiny Houses You Can Actually Buy Online

Make your tiny-home dreams come true (free shipping included!).


9 Sunken Living Room Ideas That Prove This Throwback Trend Is Here to Stay

Go ahead—sink in.


This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Is What Family Pasta Nights Are All About

Put the jar back on the shelf.


Mystery as mom-of-two vanishes with her daughters

Martha Unger, 23, and her daughters - two-year-old Madilynn Grace Unger and one-year-old Haylie Faith Unger - were reported missing from their home just before 7pm Friday.


Benraich Just Dropped Its Oldest Whisky Ever

The Speyside distillery's new Scotch is exceedingly rare, as only a few dozen bottles are available worldwide.


40 Outdated Home Trends We Hope Never to See Again

Say goodbye to fast furniture and zebra print rugs.


Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures from 1974

Lady Sarah was pictured by Lord Snowdon at her dancing school in Hammersmith, West London, in 1974. This month she was named the new president of the Royal Ballet School.


40 DIY Kitchen Décor Ideas to Refresh Your Space on Any Budget

Make your kitchen dreams come true.


60 Dining Room Ideas That Will Make You Swear Off TV Dinners

Drop that takeout container!


‘Wow’ way to empower disadvantaged women

After her husband’s death, Isham became the sole breadwinner and earned a livelihood by selling nasi lemak and doing all kinds of work.


Celebrities who slipped on the etiquette at Royal Weddings

Some wedding etiquette is applicable to most traditional Western Christian ceremonies. However, things can get a bit tricky when it comes to royal weddings. Sure, you shouldn't wear white or black, but did you know that taking pictures is also a no-no? But there's more, a lot more! Many celebrity guests, however, didn't get the memo and indeed broke tradition at royal weddings. Click through the following gallery to discover who they are and what they did.


8 Best Hamburger Buns on Grocery Shelves

No matter what you put between the buns, these are the ones you should look for at the store.


Aquarius: Your love horoscope - June 30

Aquarius: here are your love predictions for the day June 30


Hang Tuah exhibition lures more than 10,000 visitors

This exhibition not only presents history, but also aims to nurture the identity of the younger generation with the spirit of Hang Tuah that never fades.


The 80 Best Organizing Tips for the Tidiest Home Ever

Say goodbye to clutter!