RIO DE JANEIRO, March 10 — A childhood pastime of kids tossing mangoes to each other in the Amazon has transformed into a proper sport in Brazil, even finding a place among the vaunted beach games played in Rio de Janeiro. On the hot, golden sands of Copacabana, players simultaneously toss two mango-shaped balls across … Read more
JANUARY 27 — Remember the story of the Six Million Dollar Man? Fatally injured pilot Steve Austin after an airplane crash was rebuilt with metallic implants which made him a superhuman with bionic abilities. The cost was six million dollars — hence the name. With or without a plane crash, we often damage or lose … Read more
DECEMBER 1 — Since the 1st of December 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed around the globe to raise awareness about the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. In “The Global AIDS Monitoring Report 2022” published by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, it was estimated that almost … Read more
NOVEMBER 11 ― Malaysia’s festive and holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, delicious food, and celebration. However, as the end-of-year holiday period approaches, it coincides with the rainy season, increasing the risk of accidents. For example, the combination of wet roads and congested traffic elevates the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents, posing … Read more
OCTOBER 31 — October marks the celebration of International Day of Older Persons, and it’s noteworthy that Malaysia is unmistakably progressing towards becoming an ageing nation. By 2030, it is projected that 15 per cent of our population will be aged 60 or above. Although our life expectancy has significantly increased in comparison to our … Read more
After 18 months of no international football, Harimau Malaya will return to the field today in a closed-door test match against Kuwait in Dubai. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
