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In the heart of the expansive Petaling Jaya lies Ara Damansara, a residential township that has become a bustling food haven. From cafe’s galore to local delights, Ara Damansara is a diamond mine of eateries. So where should you start? Fret not, we’ve got you covered with a guide to the best restaurants on your next food quest to the trendy PJ neighbourhood. The residential hub lies in the middle of multiple highways including the NKVE and Subang Airport Highway.

Did you get your steps in today? It can be hard, given that Bangkok isn’t exactly one of the world’s most walkable cities. A recent analysis by Skyscanner has listed the top 10 up-and-coming walkable cities across the world. Only two Asian cities made the cut. Here’s a closer look. Walking is a great way to get around. It has no impact on the environment and encourages people to stay active to limit the risk of cardiovascular disease.

It’s in the name: FAM. The beats sear and the spirit blazes as 88rising‘s new music distribution platform Future Asian Music and Levi’s® lock arms for an uplifting cause: To light a blazing torch for boundary-pushing Made-In-Southeast Asia music. The champagne-cork of the initiative is popped by Road To FAM, a free music series touring across Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur this May.

A giant among horological wonders, the MoonSwatch has long enchanted the public’s imagination. With its sold-out releases, serpentine queues, and insatiable demand, this serendipitous union between Omega and Swatch has redefined the art of watchmaking collaborations, setting a new benchmark for elegance and innovation.

Following the conclusion of the high-octane Madrid Open, action on the tennis calendar has now shifted to Italy. Another important tournament, the Italian Open 2025 will provide the partaking players with sufficient practice before they head to the French Open, the second Grand Slam event of the year.

Singapore may be one of the few places in the world where a Michelin-rated meal is also among the most pocket-friendly. While this might seem almost comically ironic, particularly in a country often considered more expensive than many of its Southeast Asian neighbours, its culinary scene resists easy categorisation, effortlessly serving both street food and award-winning dishes.

The latest entry to the MCU is a fun anti-hero time but Thunderbolts also has some surprisingly good messages regarding mental health. When the movie Thunderbolts* was announced, everyone had the same idea of what the movie would be: a bunch of misfits with lots of issues who find themselves having to work together all of a sudden for the greater good. To be fair, that was also what was advertised, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continues to evolve as a valuable subscription in the world of gaming, and its lineup of new games for May 2025 stands testament to that. As with every month, May 2025’s additions deliver an interesting mix of genres, ranging from brutal first-person shooters to a blend of fishing and Lovecraftian horror. This latest list ensures that there’s something for gamers of varied tastes.

Which airport landings are truly the most beautiful? Travel insurance specialists AllClear used eye-tracking technology in a global study to find out. They identified the runways with the biggest visual impact by measuring what captured and held participants’ attention. The results pinpointed the most attention-grabbing approaches, resulting in 14 outstanding airports (some shared the same ranking). Let’s look at the most beautiful airport landings in the world.

With the advent of May, PlayStation Plus subscribers are bracing themselves for a significant hit to their library. Sony recently announced a list of over 20 games that will be leaving PS Plus in May 2025. While PS Plus members will be getting a vibrant collection of new titles to enjoy this month, losing such a significant number of games comes as a huge shock for many. What’s worse? Some of these are big names. Here is a detailed look at the games leaving PS Plus on 30 May 2025.