Is Dark Chocolate Really Healthy? The Benefits Come With Important Limits
Dark chocolate contains cocoa flavanols that may support cardiovascular health, but variable flavanol levels, sugar, fat and calories mean moderation still matters.
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Burnt Food and Cancer Risk: What Science Really Says About Acrylamide
Burnt toast and overcooked potatoes can contain more acrylamide, but scientists have yet to establish a clear link between normal dietary exposure and human cancer.
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Stumbles as ‘Verity’ Takes Command of October Box Office
Tom Cruise’s Digger is heading towards a weak US$7.5 million domestic opening while Verity dominates with an estimated US$33 million debut.
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Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club Marks New Era With Cyberjaya Home and Community Vision
Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club has marked a new era at its 28-acre Cyberjaya home, combining more than a century of polo heritage with public access, community programmes and sports-tourism ambitions.
Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Food, Music and Tradition to Kuala Lumpur
MGCC Oktoberfest 2026 will bring Bavarian food, live music and traditional German culture to Kuala Lumpur on Oct 16 at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown.
Lipoprotein(a) Blood Test Could Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk
A lipoprotein(a) blood test can reveal inherited cardiovascular risk that standard cholesterol screening may miss, with experts increasingly recommending one lifetime test.
Ben Affleck Says AI Can Be Used Ethically in Filmmaking Without Replacing People
Ben Affleck says AI was used extensively in his Netflix film Animals, but argues the technology should support creative work rather than replace people.
Siti Nurhaliza’s AIM Commitment Puts Music Makers in Focus
After a Best Song win in Kuching, Siti Nurhaliza says AIM remains an important platform for recognising the creative teams behind Malaysian music.
Sultan Selangor Officiates Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club in Cyberjaya
The Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club has officially opened in Cyberjaya, combining world-class equestrian facilities with public recreation, sports tourism and community programmes.
Gucci’s China-Made Drip Sneaker Tests Luxury Sourcing Perceptions
Gucci lists its Drip sneaker as made in China, testing how luxury buyers weigh manufacturing origin, design and price.
Regional Zapin Heritage Bid Could Lift Southeast Asia’s Cultural Economy
Four Southeast Asian countries plan a joint zapin heritage bid; any economic benefit will depend on sustained support for practitioners.
Asia’s Listed F&B Players Face Margin Test as Expansion Meets Rising Costs
Asia’s listed F&B groups are delivering revenue growth, but investors are increasingly focused on margins as expansion, rising costs and cautious consumer spending reshape the sector.
AI Model Predicts Brain Tumour MRI Contrast with Clinical Promise
A deep-learning model can predict contrast-enhanced brain tumour MRI images, potentially reducing gadolinium use under careful clinical oversight.