Electro-centric rock band Muse to perform in Kuala Lumpur this July | Coconuts,Kuala Lumpur is in hysteria because British rock band Muse is set to perform in the city on Jul. 29 as part of their ongoing Will of The People tour. Hello Universe, a concert promoter, announced the news on their official website on Wednesday (Feb. 22). The announcement comes five…
Electro-centric rock band Muse to perform in Kuala Lumpur this July | Coconuts
Kuala Lumpur is in hysteria because British rock band Muse is set to perform in the city on Jul. 29 as part of their ongoing Will of The People tour. Hello Universe, a concert promoter, announced the news on their official website on Wednesday (Feb. 22). The announcement comes five…
Zac Goldsmith to divorce from wife Alice Rothschild after 10 years of marriage,The Tory MP’s marriage to the banking heiress began in 2013 Tags:divorceindependent.co.ukInternalZac Goldsmith
Haute car-ture: Jeremy Scott turns scrap auto parts into striking gowns,The fashion designer's new collaboration with Hyundai sees him upcycling discarded seat belts, taillights and even hubcaps into sculptural couture gowns. Tags:cnncnn.comFashionJeremy Scott turns scrap car parts into striking gowns CNN
The feature stories of 2022 you really should have read | Coconuts,Disappointed by what passes as digital discourse? Tired of “trashy” content? Well, it might be time to look in the digital mirror. We don’t get a say in what Big Algorithm surfaces in your feed, which is why we frequently urge folks to subscribe to our newsletter and visit the… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.coNews
The 2022 Bangkok stories you read the most | Coconuts,Give people what they want vs. what they should know. This is a delicate balance for a news organization that prides itself on thoughtful, values-based reporting. Especially when readers gravitate toward the stories that surface in their feeds by algorithms that favor the salacious and scandalous. While we would love… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.cofeatures
Coconuts' Core Values: Telling Stories To Inspire and Spur Change | Coconuts,Many people think of Coconuts as that website that covers crazy viral videos, wacky news stories and cool local culture. And sure, that’s certainly a big part of what we do — one of our main goals is to entertain and inform readers with our weird and wondrous content. … Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coregional
Cheers Singapore apologizes for stubborn Tik Tok wannabe staff for taunting police (Videos) | Coconuts,Convenience store Cheers apologized for a not-so-cheerful incident involving an aggravating employee who peeved police officers recently. Tags:absurdCoconutscoconuts.coNewsSingaporeViralWeird
TikTok-famous international football coach condemns Malaysian coach slapping volleyball players | Coconuts,Let us start by saying, abuse in whatever shape or form is never okay. Recently, a video of a local volleyball coach from Johor went viral after he slapped two of his players during a team huddle. The girls reacted – or rather did not react – with expressionless faces… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coKLNewsSportsViral
When the pandemic battered Bangkok’s poorest, these volunteers rallied. See their efforts at ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ | Coconuts,It was during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when two foreigners founded a nonprofit organization to help the poorest residents of Bangkok’s Khlong Toei area by providing food, necessities, and COVID testing. Three years later, the pandemic is now endemic, and two photographers will showcase the lives… Tags:ArtsBANGKOKCity GuidesCoconutscoconuts.colifestyleLifestyle NewsMusic & Showbiz
Malaysia becomes one of the first Asian countries to introduce medicine labels in Braille | Coconuts,For visually impaired patients, drug prescription labels in Braille will soon be available, making Malaysia one of the few countries in Asia to do so, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced today. It will be launched in 250 public health clinics and will benefit 55,000 patients, she said in a… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coHealthKLNews
Malaysian food delivery rider harasses woman over bad rating, calls her ugly and lazy | Coconuts,A woman was recently harassed by a food delivery rider because he (the rider) assumed she gave him a bad rating for his service. The woman, known as Tharshiny, shared her experience on Twitter along with screenshots of her conversation with the rider. She said that she gave the rider… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coKLNewsViral
'4 girls' video baring it all on TikTok gains fans in Indonesia and haters in PH | Coconuts,The first week of January was far from uneventful as headlines and viral stories flooded social media feeds. Yet what one probably wasn’t expecting was an off-kilter video that hit overnight viral fame: a clip of four women baring it all on TikTok in a one-minute clip. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coManilaNewsViral
Sven Väth to play February show on RCA | Coconuts,Bangkok will see legendary techno producer Sven Väth return to the decks at an RCA party venue for one night next month. The German DJ, lovingly referred to by fans as Papa Sven, is known for his influential work in the German underground techno and house music scenes. He'll play… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.colifestyleMusic & Showbiz
Need more rad vintage items? Bangkok’s OG hipster flea market returns next week | Coconuts,Bangkok’s quintessential flea market is making its first 2023 foray next week and has a new riverside location to up its cool factor. Made By Legacy’s 14th edition promises the usual plethora of fashion, crafts, and food at the Saengthong Rice warehouse on the river’s less fashionable side in Bangkok’s… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.colifestyle
Men condemned for showering Quran reciter with tips (Video) | Coconuts,You may be moved on a spiritual level by a Quran recital, but you must never shower the reciter with tips, as this latest religious controversy in Indonesia illustrates. Tags:absurdCoconutscoconuts.coJakartaNewsReligionViral
Bali dog killer claims the poor stray that bit him had rabies (spoiler: no, it didn’t) | Coconuts,A man in his forties was arrested this week by the police for shooting and killing a stray dog that bit him. His excuse for the gruesome act was that the dog might have had rabies – a concern that was contradicted by a vet. Tags:AnimalsbaliCoconutscoconuts.coNewsSAD
Should BPI customers affected by ‘duplicate debit’ glitch be compensated by the bank? This lawmaker thinks so | Coconuts,Angry users flooded BPI’s social media pages yesterday after amounts ranging from four to six digits were deducted from their accounts. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coManilaNewsPolitics
Sushi Tei has opened 2 cafés (that don't serve sushi) | Coconuts,Gunkan you believe it? One of Indonesia’s most popular sushi franchises has launched two new cafés with a fresh, sushi-less concept. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coF&B NewsFood & DrinkHot SpotsJakarta
Singapore man faces murder charge after man he set on fire in front of convenience store dies | Coconuts,Heated exchanges in the neighbourhood can turn deadly – just like this cautionary tale. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coCrimeNewsSingapore
Court acquits Philippine justice secretary’s son caught with PHP1.3 million worth of marijuana | Coconuts,The son of Department of Justice Secretary Boying Remulla was arrested in October in a drug operation. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coCrimeManilaNewsPolitics
RIP Ms. Croc! Legian crocodile dies from ‘stress, dehydration, and shock’ | Coconuts,The giant crocodile that was captured on Wednesday afternoon from Padma Beach in Legian is sadly no longer with us. Tags:AnimalsbaliCoconutscoconuts.coNewsSADViral
The painful moment gaming influencer IShowSpeed learns IDR1 million is US$64 | Coconuts,IShowSpeed evidently isn’t accustomed to living with so many zeroes in his life. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coGaminghumorousJakartaNewsViral
‘Justice for the rich’: Social media uproar over justice chief’s son’s speedy trial, acquittal in drug case | Coconuts,Juanito Jose Remulla III was acquitted just three months after his arrest. Meanwhile, 6,200 suspects have been killed in the war on drugs under the Duterte administration. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coCrimeManilaNewsPolitics
Bandung creep arrested over thousands of upskirt videos | Coconuts,A man in Bandung, West Java has been arrested for allegedly taking thousands of upskirt videos of unsuspecting women and selling the content to fellow pervs. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coCrimeJakartaNews
Angry MMA fighters removed from AirAsia flight for causing ruckus over missing headphones | Coconuts,Two MMA fighters were removed from an AirAsia flight due to irate behavior while travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) recently. TikTok user @aizatrahman, who was on the same flight as the men on Wednesday (Jan 4), managed to capture what took place. According to… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coKLNewsViral
Ex-con fresh out of Thai prison stabs Roi Et high schooler to death | Coconuts,A 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death this morning by a 36-year-old man who had recently been released from prison. Police said Preecha Wichaisorn rode a motorbike toward a school bus that was dropping off students in the northeastern province, then ran aboard, snatched the female student and attacked her… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.coCrimeNews
Ship your taste buds off to Japan and Korea at this Ekkamai fusion izakaya | Coconuts,Taking friends out to eat and undecided between Japanese or Korean? Both are possible at an izakaya-style bar for foodies in Ekkamai. At 75 Fusion Izakaya & Bar, which opened last month inside the THA City Loft Hotel on Soi Ekkamai 6, affordable Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine and a range of… Tags:BANGKOKCoconutscoconuts.coFood & Drink
Regulars at Silom cocktail lounge Vesper star in new menu | Coconuts,Though we'll miss the old drinks like the Beauty and the Beast or Money and Soul, it’s time for something new at Vesper — ranked 19th of Asia’s 50 Best Bars — which has unveiled new drinks to replace its longtime favorites. Fear not, though. Vesper recently launched a People… Tags:BANGKOKBars & NightlifeCoconutscoconuts.coF&B NewsFood & DrinkFood GuidesHot Spotsreviews
Last resort? Najib turns to UN council for retrial of SRC case | Coconuts,Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is currently incarcerated, has petitioned United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) for his release or a retrial of his SRC International case. Najib's attorney, Shafee Abdullah, insisted during a press conference that the former Pekan MP's Federal Court… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coKLnajib razakNewsPolitics
9 unexpected places for hiking and trails in Singapore | Coconuts,Forget the usual hiking spots that get crowded. Here are some alternative trails that take you to different worlds. Tags:Coconutscoconuts.cofeaturesSingapore
Let there be light: Light to Night returns in Singapore (Photos) | Coconuts,The annual festival lighting up the Civic District is back and equipped with more than 60 programs this year. Tags:ArtsCoconutscoconuts.colifestyleSingapore
A plate of rojak for RM50 in this economy? Not a problem for some! | Coconuts,In this current economy, it is without a doubt being frugal is very much on everybody’s mind – everything in Malaysia is just crazy expensive and it doesn’t help that the ringgit isn’t doing too well either. However, it is also in times like these when a little bit of… Tags:Coconutscoconuts.coKLNewsViral
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers,Moving on from a franchise quarterback is a challenging situation for any NFL team. Here are three ways the Packers will be impacted if Rodgers has indeed played his last game as a member of the
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas,The Department of Health warned the public yesterday against eating fish and other seafood from areas affected by the oil spill.
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Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank
Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank,In a scene reminiscent of the last financial crisis, the federal government turned to Wall Street this week for help with a blossoming emergency in the banking sector
Hollywood Stars Who Made Serious Money Doing Hilarious Japanese Advertisements,Generally, popular Hollywood stars won’t deign to make commercials, focusing only on bigger projects where they get hefty paycheques for their time, skills, and influence. Had these actors and actresses dared to make small-time advertisements, the media would have gone berserk, and bloggers and websites would start making a fuss out of it. So how come you’ve missed any of the funny commercials on our list, played by top celebrities? Well, it’s because it was never filmed for the American market. It was shown only in Japan for their local products. The celebrities are involved in the ads as influencers, sales pitch makers, and salespeople. There is no doubt in our mind that they would never be involved in something like this for American viewers. Read on and find out which celebrities took part in Japanese commercials, and note how well they did it.Brooke ShieldsBrooke Shields was arguably the most famous child model during her time; gaining much popularity when she was only 12 years of age for her role in Pretty Baby. Many would be shocked to learn that the 80s icon took part in a Japanese commercial at the peak of her fame. The advertisement shows The Blue Lagoon actress being uncomfortable with the knots in her hair and is saved from further struggle with the introduction of Lux shampoo. With her educational background in romance languages, we thought she’d utter some Japanese words, but she merely settles with the line, “Lux, super rich.” Tags:Herald Weeklyheraldweekly.compeople
The Significance of the Symbols of Led Zeppelin,When Led Zeppelin, the iconic British rock band came up with their symbol, they did so with a lot of thought. If you’re a fan of the music, it might interest you to know what these mightily talented four guys had in mind when they designed their now-famous logo. In fact, it was Jimmy Page who tasked his band members to come up with something that really resonated with them. This is what they came up with. Tags:Herald Weeklyheraldweekly.compeople
A Taste of Ancient Greece: Some Delicious, Centuries-Old Recipes,A cuisine of meats and honey, not unlike today, there was a wide array of foods served in ancient Greece. But their creation was more focused on vegetables as main ingredients, as well as fish, fruits, legumes, and some meat selections, which were roasted on pits, boiled, simmered, or baked in ovens. Tags:FoodHerald Weeklyheraldweekly.com
Kansas “Old Farmer’s Almanac’s” 10-Day Forecast: Planting Dates and Gardening Tips for Late March 2023 | Talia Meadows | NewsBreak Original,Gardening enthusiasts and farmers alike in Kansas look forward to the start of spring as the temperatures rise and the days grow longer. This means it’s time to start planning your garden and preparing for the upcoming planting season. Tags:Kansas “Old Farmer's Almanac's” 10 Day Forecast Planting Dates and Gardening Tips for Late March 2023newsbreak.com
History Of The Chocolate Chip Cookie,Ruth Graves Wakefield was a chef most remembered for developing one of America’s most famous desserts: the chocolate chip cookie. Ruth, who was born in 1903, was much more than a recipe developer. She was a dietician,college-educated chef, teacher, cookbook author, and company owner. In 1930, she owned a tourist resort in Whitman, Massachusetts, with her husband, Kenneth. They dubbed the establishment The Toll House Inn. Ruth prepared all of the inn’s meals. She immediately gained a reputation in the neighborhood for her innovative and extremely delectable pastries. Tags:FoodHerald Weeklyheraldweekly.com
