
Lifestyle

Sunset for Windows 10 updates leaves users in a bind
On Oct 14, Microsoft will end support for 2015-era Windows 10, putting millions of users worldwide in a bind.
Simple Stories

Turning coconut shells into treasures

Meet Ho Wei Liang, the only Malaysian recipient of the Diana Award

India’s school of maharajas now educating new elite
Nicknamed ‘Eton of the East’, Mayo was established to strengthen ties between Indian royalty and London.
Ramli Mat Zin has gained attention on social media through his food business, which sees him lowering dishes from a window in a laundry basket.

Adam, ‘Amma’ and ‘Appa’ share a bond beyond race
How three-year-old Muhammad Adam Mikhael and his mother Syahidatun became part of G Banupiyira and K Gunaseelan’s family.
KCH restaurant was named ‘Best Casual Dining’ in the West Australian Good Food Guide in 2021.
Food

‘7 Warna Kopitiam’ brings colour and old-world charm to Seremban

Resilient ‘Abang Tingkap’ offers a window into his world
KCH restaurant was named ‘Best Casual Dining’ in the West Australian Good Food Guide in 2021.

Uncle Joshua’s ‘food diary’ counters hate with love
For social-media personality Joshua Loh, food is a bridge that unites, not a wall that divides – even when facing negative comments online.
‘Kek Molek’ in Taman Melawati opened its doors last year, after operating as a home-based business from 2014.
Sharifah Zainon transforms the beloved Sarawakian kek lapis into intricate batik designs, weaving taste, tradition, and identity together.
Entertainment

Disney says Kimmel will return to air Tuesday, six days after suspension

20 years of living with schizophrenia, told through art
Russia, barred from Eurovision, hosted a Soviet-style contest with 23 nations and a US$360,000 prize promoting traditional values.
Koo Hui Yin’s ‘Ndhuk’ is the first from Malaysia and Southeast Asia to be selected for the prestigious festival’s student-film section.
Running until Jan 31, ‘Dragon Exhibition: Images in Material Culture’ examines the role and origins of this mythological creature in different civilisations.
The Hollywood director and Italian actress made the announcement in a statement to AFP.
Health & Family

Use of digital devices can affect children’s eyesight

20 years of living with schizophrenia, told through art

Caring with compassion on World Alzheimer’s Day
Early screening, proper care, and community support can bring hope to families living with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s.

How much progress has been made against Alzheimer’s disease?
Billions have been spent to find a treatment, but results have stubbornly fallen short – at least until recently,

Is it professional to quit your job for mental health?
Deciding to call it a day is usually the wisest option when tolerating a workplace environment becomes intolerable. Here’s how you can leave on good terms.

Cave cafés brew new path to wellness in China
Nestled in the Moganshan mountains, about 80km from Hangzhou, lies The Seeker – an establishment within a natural limestone cave.
Money

Is it professional to quit your job for mental health?

Find ways to tap Malaysian ‘brains’ who left, says ex-Johorean
Rather than bow to self-pity, Siti Nursuhana Shah has taken the RM100 SARA aid as an opportunity to start a business to give her children a fresh start after losing their father.
Lotus’s Smart Shopper Plus programme, a collaboration with Pintar Foundation, is fully funded by the Ceria Charity Run 2024.
Warisan Daily Mart manager Tan Jern Ai said her three branches in Wakaf Bharu and Tumpat have seen a surge in customers since Aug 31.
Azizah Wahab uses the modest amount of money to invest in a frozen curry puff business.
Travel

‘7 Warna Kopitiam’ brings colour and old-world charm to Seremban

Sabah home to world’s first nickel botanical garden
Sightings of nurse, blacktip and lizard sharks in the waters surrounding Rusukan Kecil Island bode well for the area’s biodiversity and enhance the diving experience.
ComfortDelGro Corp Ltd will offer one-way rides into Malaysia starting next Thursday.
The protest was organized by the Machu Picchu Defense Front, which has vowed to continue its actions until a new transport company is selected to provide bus services to the citadel.

Cave cafés brew new path to wellness in China
Nestled in the Moganshan mountains, about 80km from Hangzhou, lies The Seeker – an establishment within a natural limestone cave.
Tech

China’s Xiaomi to remotely fix assisted driving flaw in 110,000 SU7 cars

Meta expands AI glasses line in a bet on the future
AI-generated short film chronicles the nation’s journey from its trading days to its present digital era.
Its Xbox ROG Ally console is available to try for visitors at the Gamescom trade show in Cologne.
Even a single careless click could lure users into sophisticated scams, including deepfake video fraud and voice phishing, experts warn.

Could using AI tools ‘deskill’ certain health workers?
Following observations involving endoscopists in Poland, experts call for more research into the impact of such tech on medical professionals’ capabilities.
Pets

Among the last of his kind: Delgado, the Cairn Terrier who smiled

Beyond the leash: stories and sacrifices of JBPM’s K9 handlers
A firsthand account by FMT reader Azian Aziz, who rescued this little moggie when she was no bigger than the palm of her human’s hand.
Cherished by rangers and visitors at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak, her story ended abruptly in 2013 but her memory lives on until today.
From stealing altar offerings to winning international titles, this Devon Rex is mischievous, fearless, and always hungry for more.
Illustrators, crafters, and young artists showcase the true stories of their personal journeys with strays.