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“I thought I knew him...”

People with personality disorders affect the mental well-being of their loved ones. Kasmiah Mustapha finds out ways to recognise the traits

SHOWBIZ: Salam to the world

Salam Muzik is ready for its gig in Singapore, followed by a European tour. Subhadra Devan finds out more

RUNNING CITY GIRL: Facing the hills of Madrid

I OFTEN get carried away and do things on the spur of the moment. Registering for this year’s Rock & Roll Madrid Marathon is a good example.

Addressing menopausal problems

Women should seek personalised treatment instead of taking over-the-counter hormone medications, writes Meena Sreenivasan

Virtual surgery

A new technology allows surgeons to practise before the real operation, reducing time and cost, writes Meera Murugesan

AERIAL TALK: Slice of island life

TWO currently airing TVB drama series, Bullet Brain and Beauty At War, have taken a dip in their weekly ratings.

EAT WELL: Dark side of thin

EATING disorders are extreme conditions where sufferers have unhealthy body image and a destructive relationship with food.

THEATRE doesn’t have to be a passive affair. In an effort to immerse the audience in the world of a play, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPaC) has produced Ugly People, set in promenade theatre style.

SHOWBIZ: Drama added for riveting watch

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes takes on the role of Asia’s Donald Trump in The Apprentice Asia, writes Dennis Chua

Close connection

For baby slings and carriers, pick those that support baby’s spine as well as the parent’s back writes Sushma Veera

Going online rocks!

For rock outfit Jump-P, it’s never too late to capitalise on social media. Siti Syameen Md Khalili finds out more

Music man goes app

FOR many music makers, instruments such as the piano, guitar and keyboard are common tools for composing songs. Today, technology is helping songwriters such as Rishabh Rajan, 31, weave fresh sounds into their arrangement.

SHOWBIZ: Open mic show tonight

GET your groove on or just listen to some cool tunes tonight at the Open Mic @ The Venue event. Hosted by local six-string whiz and guitar teacher Az Samad, this eighth instalment of the popular series is the perfect place for creative souls to express themselves — for free.

SHOWBIZ: Still the girl-next-door

Sherry Ibrahim tells Nur Aqidah Azizi that despite making a showbiz comeback, her first love is being a flight attendant

SHOWBIZ: Nine years on, a trickier duet

The romance that begun in Before Sunrise and continued in Before Sunset explores married life in Before Midnight. The lead actors and director speak to Dennis Lim about picking up from where they left off