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'Worth 100 men': women don colourful robes at guardian-free hajj

This year's hajj is the large-scale pilgrimage since the requirement that female pilgrims needed a male guardian was dropped in 2021

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Activist Norazimah Mohamad Nor reflects on three years in South Korea

Stuck in South Korea when the pandemic hit, the former Reformasi protestor made a home for herself there, though she still stays abreast of life in Malaysia

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Malaysia Leadership Summit 2022: equipping for work in a post-pandemic era

All proceeds from ticket sales will be channelled to fuel community initiatives and social causes, and donated to NGOs across Southeast Asia

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Daily traffic jams increase risk of chronic mental disorder

Experts say time management, flexible working hours can help to remedy situation

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Shunned by men, the suit and tie are taking over womenswear

The classic look, which also became a symbol of feminine elegance and power, evolves and adapts but never disappears entirely

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James Caan, star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Misery’, dies at 82

He received an Oscar nomination for his role in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 classic

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Apple devices getting beefed-up defence against spyware

New Lockdown Mode intended to counter threats from espionage by governments

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Chinese ice cream brand under fire for products that don’t melt

Even when left in a 31°C room for an hour or under a very hot flame, Chicecream stayed solid

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‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ manga creator found dead in Okinawa

Officials are investigating it as a possible accident or crime

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Dignity Farm Academy exhorts back-to-basics living

Established by NGO Dignity for Children, the farm aims to build a legacy of sustainability and self-sufficiency for future generations

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The smart contact lenses for augmented reality vision

Wearer can enjoy content, images and text in real-world environment

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Finding the right mechanic: students hit ‘raw nerve’ with car scam article

The duo from Taylor University School of Media & Communications drew inspiration for their exposé from news reports

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Want to stop another pandemic? Consider a flexitarian diet

Stemming global warming and species extinction requires a rethink of the global food system, the risk of pandemics could be the trigger for change