Author - James Lim

Ebit Lew’s defence claims prosecution dropped Mondy Tattoo rape case

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution will not proceed with the rape case involving Indonesian woman Mondy Tattoo against the well-known preacher, says Ebit Lew’s defence. Lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader, representing Ebit—whose full name is Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew—said the police have investigated the case, but the prosecution has decided not to pursue it. "Ebit will not be...

Water supply recovery reaches 27.1% in affected areas

PETALING JAYA: The level of water supply recovery has reached 27.1% in all areas affected by the latest water cut, with those under Group 1 having fully recovered, says Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor). Meanwhile, the level of water supply recovery for areas under Group 2 had reached 10.2%, while areas under Group 3...

QuickCheck: Was a teacher abducted in a car hijacking in Pahang?

A car hijacking is frightening as it is - but when there is a victim in the car when it happens, the fear factor simply skyrockets. Is it true that a retired teacher was unintentionally “kidnapped” in a car hijacking at a petrol station in Semambu? Verdict: TRUE 68-year-old Napisah Muhammad had a terrifying encounter when an unknown assailant...

Indonesia open: Jun Hao advances to second round after beating World No. 3 Jonatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has stunned home favourite and world No. 3 Jonatan Christie to reach the second round of the Indonesian Open. World No. 32 Jun Hao, who was promoted from the reserves list and was making his debut in a World Tour Super 1000 competition, fought brilliantly to pull off...

Does water fasting really work for weight loss?

The latest diet gaining popularity on social networks appears to be water fasting. After intermittent fasting, which involves alternating periods of eating and fasting at given times, water fasting has become the latest craze on TikTok for its supposed health benefits. This fast involves consuming only water and other liquids (e.g. coffee, tea, infusions and vegetable broth)...

Ex-Democrat MP confident Thaksin will not flee again

BANGKOK: Former Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong believes there is little chance of paroled former PM Thaksin Shinawatra (pic) fleeing the country to avoid penalty over a recent lese majeste lawsuit. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (June 5), the former Nakhon Si Thammarat MP said Thaksin is confident of being granted bail in the case, so...

Lekas announces closure of Kajang Selatan layby for upgrades until Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebuhraya Kajang-Seremban Sdn Bhd (Lekas) has announced the closure of the Kajang Selatan Rest Area from yesterday until 31 August 2024 for upgrades to the toilet and prayer room facilities. Lekas, in a statement on Wednesday (June 5), advised highway users to utilise facilities at the nearest rest area, Beranang Rest and Service Area...

Singapore’s only heavy metal bar rocks ‘something different’

SINGAPORE: Tucked away in the basement of an old mall lies gleaming Singapore's only heavy metal bar, where music fans brush shoulder-to-shoulder with international rockers who helped pioneer the genre. Few venues cater to the country's tiny but vibrant metal scene, while the government has focused on luring more mainstream headliners -- most recently Taylor Swift. Around...

Hundreds mark funeral of Myanmar general turned Suu Kyi ally

YANGON: Hundreds of mourners turned out Wednesday (June 5) to pay their respects to a former Myanmar general turned democracy activist and confidant of Aung San Suu Kyi, in a rare sanctioned public gathering in the junta-controlled commercial capital. Foreign ambassadors and senior figures in Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party were among those...

Tourism Ministry evacuated after bomb threat; package confirmed as fake

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspicious package that was sent to the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry headquarters here earlier on Wednesday (June 5) has been confirmed to be a fake "bomb". Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm Asmadi Abdul Aziz, speaking to reporters at the scene, said that the item resembled a bomb but was confirmed to be fake...