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Flowers

Petal power: Blossoms and battles in Malaysia’s floriculture hubs

A worker harvesting yellow chrysanthemums in Cameron Highlands.
A worker harvesting yellow chrysanthemums in Cameron Highlands.

When a huge order for flowers turns stinky: Singapore florist hit by fake bulk order

Kiki Florist began preparing the bouquets for the order out of “good faith” and a “touch of overconfidence”, according to a blog post on its website dated Sept 10.
Kiki Florist began preparing the bouquets for the order out of “good faith” and a “touch of overconfidence”, according to a blog post on its website dated Sept 10.

Prince Harry donates $1.5 million to children's charity

Britain's Prince Harry arrives for a visit to the Community Recording Studio (CRS), a grassroots institution providing opportunities for young people, in Nottingham, Britain, September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain's Prince Harry arrives for a visit to the Community Recording Studio (CRS), a grassroots institution providing opportunities for young people, in Nottingham, Britain, September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Chinese scientists create multi-hued, rechargeable, glow-in-the-dark succulents

Succulents – called Echeveria “Mebina” – are seen here radiating in hues of red, blue and green.
Succulents – called Echeveria “Mebina” – are seen here radiating in hues of red, blue and green.

Malaysian opposition MP proposes renaming Rafflesia flower to break free of colonial past

The politician claimed the Rafflesia was named after “a man without morals or ethics.”
The politician claimed the Rafflesia was named after “a man without morals or ethics.”

Over 600 orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay to mark 60 years of Singapore-Malaysia ties

The display features over 600 orchids from over 15 native and hybrid species.
The display features over 600 orchids from over 15 native and hybrid species.

Ozzy Osbourne fans line Birmingham streets to honour Black Sabbath star

Crowds gather at the Black Sabbath Bridge, named in honour of the heavy metal band, as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, its former frontman, passes through his hometown, in Birmingham, Britain, July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
Crowds gather at the Black Sabbath Bridge, named in honour of the heavy metal band, as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, its former frontman, passes through his hometown, in Birmingham, Britain, July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Want an Instagrammable wedding? Here’s what it really takes

A photo provided by Chelsea Beamer Photography of a wedding at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Colorado in 2022. The groom arrived via helicopter to the wedding.
A photo provided by Chelsea Beamer Photography of a wedding at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Colorado in 2022. The groom arrived via helicopter to the wedding.

Singapore Botanic Gardens’ orchid display awarded gold medal at London’s Chelsea Flower Show 

The gold medal-winning display, titled “From Hong Kong to Australia – The Orchids of Asia & The Pacific”.
The gold medal-winning display, titled “From Hong Kong to Australia – The Orchids of Asia & The Pacific”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.