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We tend to think of simple shirts – button-ups or even tees – as neutral variables in an outfit, the thing you wear with, or as a base for, another garment that is the star.

This is especially true with suits, since the shirt is just there to go underneath. Once you abandon the suit, however, the shirt becomes the main event.

That can be disconcerting because it seems decontextualised.

That does not mean the shirt is not ready for its close-up, however.

It means (to continue a somewhat strained metaphor) you have to stop thinking about it as a supporting character in your wardrobe, or something from another wardrobe era, and think about it as a star.

In other words, it’s more about adjusting your own expectations than adjusting the items of clothing you already own.

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A large new study shows that poor sleep habits may make the brain look physically about a year older on average.

For the study, the researchers from China, Sweden and Britain examined brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults in Britain.

The study, published in the journal eBioMedicine, used advanced brain imaging and artificial intelligence to estimate “brain age” based on over 1,000 brain features.

Meanwhile, to measure sleep quality, the researchers looked at five factors:

• Whether someone is a morning or night person
• How many hours they sleep (with seven to eight considered best)
• Whether they have insomnia
• Whether they snore, and
• Whether they feel very sleepy during the day.

Based on these traits, they gave each person a sleep score.

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A team of investigators at France’s state food agency has discovered that some glass bottles have more microplastics in them than other containers, including those made of plastic.

The “surprising finding” came about in tests carried out by the Anses Laboratory for Food Safety, whose researchers fingered paint on bottle caps as the likeliest culprit for the counterintuitive outcome.

“The level of microplastics was found to be higher in glass bottles than in other containers,” the team said, with glass bottles of cola, lemonade, iced tea and beer having at least five times the amount of particles than plastic bottles or cans.

“We were expecting the opposite result when we compared the level of microplastics in different drinks sold in France,” said Iseline Chaïb of the Aquatic Food Safety Unit in Boulogne-sur-Mer, which carried out the study at the Anses Laboratory for Food Safety. 

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ambodia will showcase its rich Muslim cultural heritage and rural lifestyles to boost tourism. 

Renowned for its diverse cultures and ancient temples, the kingdom is now offering foreign visitors a chance to explore century-old Muslim communities and cultural identities preserved in remote villages.

“We are making efforts to make mosques a tourist attraction. In all provinces where there are Muslim kampungs, foreign tourists can see for themselves our history, culture and traditions.

“Here in Cambodia, we are called Cham (Muslims) and we have our own culture,” Yop Ahskary, State Secretary of the Cults and Religions Ministry, said in an interview during the Cambodia Muslim Friendly Tourism Forum and Fair in Phnom Penh.

The Cambodia Tourism Ministry hosted the fair recently.

Muslims comprise about 5% or 800,000 people of the 17 million population in predominantly Buddhist Cambodia.

The kingdom’s vibrant tourism sector is best known for its Unesco-recognised world heritage sites, including Angkor Wat and the Preah Vihear Temple.

In addition, exotic islands, night markets and historical ruins continue to woo foreign visitors. 

“We have 650 mosques across the country, and we are transforming old mosques along the Mekong River to make them a tourist attraction.

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Mental health is the foundation of how we think, feel and act in our daily lives.

Much like how physical fitness keeps the body strong, good mental health keeps the mind resilient.

“It influences how we think, feel, and act – affecting how we handle stress, connect with others, and make everyday decisions,” says Hospital Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman general psychiatrist Dr Choy Seng Kit.

“When our mental health is strong, we’re more resilient, communicate better, and are able to lead more balanced and fulfilling lives both at home and at work.”

However, when mental well-being is neglected, it can quietly erode every part of life.

“It may lead to problems such as stress-related illnesses, poor sleep, fatigue and burnout,” he warns.

HELP Education Group senior lecturer Puvessha Jegathisan agrees, saying that poor mental health, if left unchecked, can affect nearly every aspect of life, from work performance and personal relationships to physical health.

“Symptoms of depression can vary, but some of the most common include persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, withdrawal from loved ones, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness,” she explains.

The clinical psychologist stresses that these signs should never be dismissed as weakness.

“They are signals that someone needs support and professional help.

“Early recognition and intervention can make a huge difference in recovery and overall quality of life,” she says.

Yet, despite growing awareness, many still struggle to recognise when their mental well-being begins to decline.

Dr Choy notes, however, that mental health care should not be viewed as a personal duty alone.

“Looking after our mental health is a shared responsibility – one that strengthens families, workplaces and communities alike,” he says.

Malaysian Mental Health Association president Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj adds that a mentally-healthy community doesn’t just benefit individuals, it uplifts everyone.

“A mentally-healthy society is a more compassionate, resilient and productive one,” he says.

“Recognising this, World Mental Health Day on Oct 10 reminds us that caring for our minds is not a luxury, it is a necessity.”

Dr Choy, Puvessha and Prof Andrew will be speaking at the StarLIVE workshop titled “Behind the Smile: Discover the Hidden Reality of Depression”.

The session will be held at Menara Star, Petaling Jaya, on Oct 25 (2025) from 8.30am to 11.15am.

Organised by the Star Media Group, the workshop will explore what depression is, how it develops, its symptoms and how society can help those affected.

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The thought of your beloved cat being on the operating table can be daunting for any pet owner.

Yet for many cats, neutering is strongly recommended.

But is it really necessary?

Dalia Zohni, pet expert at the German Animal Welfare Association, is clear: “Cat owners play a key role in preventing the suffering of stray cats. By neutering their pets, they make an important contribution to animal welfare.”

Many street cats are descended from unneutered pets. On the streets, they struggle to survive or end up in overcrowded animal shelters.

Neutering helps prevent uncontrolled reproduction and curbs the population of homeless animals.

According to the German Animal Welfare Association, around one in 10 cats is not neutered.

Beyond animal welfare, there are other benefits to neutering. It is a routine veterinary procedure, and the risk is generally low for healthy cats.

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Jo Lixian cuts a compact figure at 155cm tall, but it seems her sense of style knows no limits.

She is also comfortable with her own body, and does not feel the need to change herself to live up to beauty norms.

“One thing you’ll never catch me in, unless I absolutely have to, is heels!” the artiste declares.

Jo, 31, who was born and raised in Kuantan, has performed on global stages like the RAW Brooklyn Arts Festival and Sofar Sounds Singapore.

She has also impressed local audiences at Publika Jazz Festival, Peszta and Generasi DFP, as well as on television show Borak Kopitiam.

Her singles released so far include Temple, It’s Only Love, Sleepless In NY and Chasing Butterflies. This month, she released her full album, Slept On It.

Jo says fashion should be about uplifting one’s own sense of worth. It should give people the freedom to embrace their true selves and the courage to express who they are.

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It’s the word that ate the fashion industry: archive.

Banana Republic has an “archive” collection, where it sells its Reagan-era T-shirts and pants.

Sydney Sweeney hasn’t merely worn a Versace dress, she has worn an “archival” Versace dress.

In Paris, you can buy 30-year-old Comme Des Garcons jackets and Margiela sweaters from the Archivist Store. That’s not to be confused with other resellers like Archive Reloaded, Archive Threads or Archive Vintage.

And new labels like Post Archive Faction and B1archive trade on the hazy authority of labeling something archival to sell their ideas.

“It’s a peculiar use of that term,” said Valerie Steele, the director and chief curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Steele has a lot of familiarity with fashion archives in the traditional sense – mammoth, often climate-controlled storerooms of antique garments managed by fashion houses in various states of anal-retentive organisation.

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NOT many young people would fight as hard as Muhammad Firdaus for the chance to go to university.

Born into a B40 household, he grew up watching his stepfather take on odd jobs and long shifts in factories just to survive. For Firdaus, the leap to university felt impossible – there was simply too little to spare for education. But he refused to let his circumstances define him.

To fund his diploma at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), he freelanced as a backend developer for the Johor STEM Hub. Every ringgit earned was channeled straight into his tertiary education.

For extra income, Firdaus sold waffles and kaya balls at a local pasar malam during his semester break.

His determination, however, was unshakable. A self-taught developer, he even built his own event management system – Eventvista – proof of the talent and grit that kept him going when the odds were stacked against him.

That perseverance found its reward when the CIMB Asean Scholarship opened doors of opportunity for him.

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On Oct 10, 2025, while presenting Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia had clawed back RM15.5bil in stolen and smuggled funds in just two years. I was impressed at first. That’s a lot of money, roughly three-quarters of what was stolen in the 1MDB scandal.

But then two thoughts came to mind. First, RM15.5bil is impressive until you remember how much more is probably gone. A 2017 report by the Washington-based Global Financial Integrity think tank estimated that Malaysia lost what amounts to an average of RM200bil every year between 2005 and 2014 through illicit money outflows.

Second, if that much can leak out of the system, the system is probably producing a lot more than that. The report’s figure is about 10% of all money flows going in and out of Malaysia. And yet, despite the drain, the economy hasn’t collapsed. In fact, it has, more or less, managed to move onwards and even upwards.

So here’s a novel thought: Are there kinds of corruption that help an economy grow?

Economists call this the “grease the wheels” hypothesis. The idea is that when bureaucracy grinds too slowly, corruption can help overcome it. Indeed, some research has shown that where countries’ institutions are weak and function poorly, bribes can increase efficiency and reduce transaction costs.

But small payments grease only small gears. For benefits at a national level you need a much larger engine, with much more expensive oil.

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