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South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer after paralyzing stroke
When a major stroke paralysed South Korean pianist Lee Hun's right side in 2012, he first worried about whether he would ever walk again. Playing the piano wasn't even a consideration.
Entrepreneur and father Ma Han Pin is redefining what success looks like
Once defined by nightlife and momentum, Han Pin Ma now speaks in a different register: one shaped by presence, patience and long-term clarity.
Malaysian veteran photographer and her son share work and family ties at The Star
For Azlina Abdullah and Muhammad Musraf Mohd Rosli, working at The Star has strengthened both their careers and their relationship.
A living dilemma: Syrians in Germany split over staying or returning to homeland
Syria now needs their helping hands. But not everyone can return because many parts of the country are still destroyed. Otherwise, they would have to live in tents.
Entrepreneur and mother of four Nadia Nasimuddin on redefining wellness and bodycare
Entrepreneur and mother of four Nadia Nasimuddin on redefining wellness and bodycare through lived experience and intention.
She's only 10, but she's taking college courses in the US
The 10-year-old fourth-grader from San Bernardino is paving the way for younger students to access college courses.
Iban woman leads Malaysia's parasitology and tropical medicine society
Kuching-born Adela Ida Jiram aims to focus on malaria, dengue, rickettsial infections and intestinal parasitic diseases affecting vulnerable communities during her two-year tenure.
What keeps this Malaysian vendor delivering The Star for decades
'The best part of the job is being the first to read the news,' says Saravanan Manickam.
How this lady turned dumpster diving into a 30-year career
Unlike most career-defining ideas, Tara Pike's came to her while rifling through a dumpster.
