Top tourist attractions in Hong Kong

From riding one of the world's oldest trains to hanging out on a beach at a former pirates' hideaway, there is plenty to do in Hong Kong.

Lanterns at morning market adds to festive atmosphere

KUANTAN: The usually drab Kampung Jawa morning market has become livelier with lanterns added to its outlook, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.

China seeks to unlock secrets of herbs, roots

Chinese legends have long extolled the benefits of the Tian Shan Xue Lian, a rare white flower found in snowcapped mountains that is revered as a panacea, an elixir so powerful it can supposedly bring the dead back to life.

Malaysian cabbies want coupon system scrapped

Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian taxi drivers are up in arms again over the coupon system which they claim is unfair to them.

Golden touch with own recipe

A THAI housewife’s Chinese style spaghetti wowed judges at the Reunion Dish Cooking Competition at Sunshine Farlim mall in Penang.