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WHEN Joash Lim, 20, was offered a place in Universiti Malaya, his joy quickly turned into anxiety. His single mother, a teacher of over 20 years, was already working hard to support his four siblings through school, and he knew taking up the offer at UM would put a severe financial strain on the entire […]
By IAN YEE alltherage@thestar.com.my About three weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, a few hundred Malaysian students gathered in three different cities around the world to watch a simple online video streamed live from Kuala Lumpur. It wasn’t a concert, it wasn’t a football game, it wasn’t some big debate between politicians, and it wasn’t […]
Game shops offer more than just the usual boardgames to their customers. By CHEE YIH YANG alltherage@thestar.com.my GAME specialty shops have started to become more visible in Malaysia in recent years. That’s not saying that there is a glaring lack of boardgamers and card gamers in the country. Judging by key events held (mostly) […]
They say the best way to learn about a city is through its people. So in our last #RAGEchat, we asked our followers what is special about their hometowns, and to share their town’s best kept secrets. Here are some of the responses: @trishates: Teluk Intan, Perak! It houses the replica of Italy’s Leaning Tower […]
By SHERRINDER KAUR and THARANIYA NAIR brats@thestar.com.my DODGEBALL fans turned up to cheer teams competing at the Malaysia World Dodgeball Invitation 2012 at the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. The tournament saw teams from Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States, Singapore and Malaysia compete in a series of matches […]
If you’re a young professional working in the Klang Valley, chances are you’ve been stuck in quite a few property investment conversations. While investing in property might seem like the cool new thing to do, the reality is, most young people living around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have been facing problems buying their first homes. […]
A couple weekends ago, I was sent for a Lady Gaga showcase and interview in Singapore. I’ve been lucky enough to have already met and interviewed her once before, so this time there was sorta less pressure. Plus I remembered how nice she was the first time. She’s really down-to-earth and sweet, and she made us […]
People in football are often very diplomatic in interviews. They’re very complimentary, very safe, and they try their best not to step on anybody’s toes with what they say. I spoke to Edwin van der Sar recently, and he wouldn’t even name the best player he’d ever played with to avoid offending the others! It […]
IF YOU want to know the size of the gloves that new Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has to fill, all you need to do is have his predecessor Edwin van der Sar give you a friendly pat on the back. I was lucky enough to sit down with the recently-retired United goalkeeper last […]
There’s a famous char koay teow stall in Kelana Jaya, outside the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) building, that’s become like the unofficial meet-up point for those who’ve any business with the FAM. If you’re a fan of the national football team – and don’t tell anyone I told you this – all you have […]