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British surrealist Glen Baxter hailed abroad as 'genius' dies aged 82
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (340+ words) Glen Baxter, the artist and cartoonist best known in his native Britain for his oddball greetings cards but seen as a "genius" abroad, has died in London aged 82. Baxter died on Sunday surrounded by his family, the French Semiose public…...
Laughing their way to well-being
2+ week, 5+ day ago (361+ words) Johor Baru Happy and Joyous Club believes laughter can help people manage stress and even loneliness. Club president Goh Siew Mei said continuous laughter allowed the body to undergo physiological changes that trigger the release of endorphins, the natural "feel-good…...
Saudi media forum opens in Riyadh, spotlights on ethics, innovation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) Tuesday, 03 Feb 2026 RIYADH, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum opened on Monday in Riyadh under the theme "Media in an Evolving World," drawing more than 300 media leaders and experts from over 20 countries. The forum features more…...
The country’s best theatre
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (171+ words) Our august House has heard some incredible tales over the years, and this latest meeting is adding to the annals. Read full story The country's best theatre Sunday, 01 Feb 2026 No joke: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has been…...
‘Funny is funny’: Indonesian comedians keep calm and carry on despite police report against Netflix show
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1105+ words) Sunday, 18 Jan 2026 Indonesian comedian Ben Dhanio performs at a stand-up comedy show. - BEN DHANIO via ST/ANN JAKARTA: One might expect the recent police report filed against popular Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono for his Netflix special Mens Rea to make…...
Small ‘Jack’, giant stage presence
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (565+ words) Friday, 19 Dec 2025 Kang Chen winning hearts with his feisty storytelling using a cardboard cow among other props at the cancer awareness programme at a mall in Penang. " CHAN BOON KAI/The Star FROM the moment five-year-old Saw Kang Chen stepped…...
Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (1247+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - "What's it about?" was a frequent response from bemused theatre-goers to "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", Tom Stoppard's first stage triumph. Tired of being asked, Stoppard is said to have replied to a woman outside…...
Gintell showcases the Disney and Marvel Premiere Collection
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Gintell has launched their S9 MAXX Massage Chair, the limited-edition Stitch neck massager and held the Disney and Marvel Premiere Collection showcase at Glasshouse at Seputeh. The event was attended by Gintell management, BYD management, Disney representatives, Gintell ambassador,…...
Glen Powell feels football series ‘Chad Powers’ is a game-changer
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Cast member Glen Powell attends a premiere for the series 'Chad Powers' at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Glen Powell couldn't recall seeing many shows about college football, so creating sports…...
US format The Tonight Show heads to Asia in first international adaptation with Mongolia’s Central TV
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) ULAANBAATAR: Mongolian broadcaster Central TV is to make a local language version of US late-night talk show The Tonight Show " the format's first-ever international adaptation. To be titled The Tonight Show Starring Ankhbayar, the 2060' series will be presented by Ankhbayar…...