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By IAN YEE alltherage@thestar.com.my NOW that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has finally retired, you really have to wonder how the chewing gum industry will fare without its biggest advocate. Hairdryer manufacturers, too, would probably be freaking out right about now. But such is the measure of the man that his departure has actually caused […]
What started out as a project among a bunch of colleagues hoping to spread some post-general election positivity has turned into a full-out campaign, one that seems set to spread all over the country. The Kita Kawan Mah project was started by a group of around 15 colleagues, mostly in their mid-20s to mid-30s, and […]
SHARMILA NAIR alltherage@thestar.com.my A VOTER’s responsibility towards the nation doesn’t end the moment the ballot is cast. In fact, that’s only the beginning. Umno Youth chief and Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) hopes to see young people translate the energy they had for GE13 into action, by continuing to push for what they believe. “Even […]
By DENIELLE LEONG alltherage@thestar.com.my FINDING a job that you enjoy can be the hardest thing in the world. Fortunately for Melissa Toh and Lim Wei Tiong, they are just steps away from landing their dream job. Bear in mind that this isn’t just any ordinary job. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to work in […]
By CHRISTINE CHEAH alltherage@thestar.com.my For the past few weeks, Malaysian pilot Capt James Anthony Tan, 21, has faced some pretty tough situations – like being trapped in a tiny aircraft in the middle of a snow field. Tan has been on a mission to become the youngest South East Asian to fly 14,000 nautical miles […]
Everything seems to be going perfectly for young filmmaker Bradley Liew, whose short film Sunrise will be screened at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in France.
By KEVIN TAN alltherage@thestar.com.my LOCAL rock fans were given a real treat a couple of weeks ago when American progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria came for their second concert in Malaysia, bringing their world tour co-headliners Circa Survive with them. American rock band Circa Survive was chosen by Coheed and Cambria for their world tour […]
By CHRISTINE CHEAH alltherage@thestar.com.my THEY say the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. For these five young politicians, it’s more like the day after tomorrow, because they’re all candidates in the 13th general election. R.AGE spoke to them to find out what’s life like as a young election candidate, and what their plans […]
‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin’s passion and legacy are kept alive by his children. By CHRISTINE CHEAH alltherage@thestar.com.my IN September 2006, a poignant public eulogy by a little girl in pig tails captured the world’s attention. The eulogy was for her father, and it was broadcast to the rest of the world from the Australia Zoo […]
When fashion blogger Amanda Liu first started blogging in 2007, it was mainly to rant about her daily life. But things started to change when she entered college.
By KEVIN TAN alltherage@thestar.com.my TRENDS in fashion come and go all the time, but not so when it comes to cheerleading! Cheerleading fashion might have evolved since the sport was born in the 1880s – when the outfits were mostly long wool skirts and sweaters – but apart from that, it has always been about […]
By CHRISTINE CHEAH alltherage@thestar.com.my WHEN Haley Reinhart took on Rolling In The Deep on the American Idol 10 stage two years ago, she actually wasn’t too sure about the song. It was just fresh on the charts and not quite the smash hit yet. “That was the toughest week,” said Reinhart during an interview with […]