Author - jessie tan

Unreasonable? Don’t buy, says stall owner after diner laments about paying $15 for tofu and ngoh hiang

With the rise in food and energy prices, many F&B owners have been struggling to stay afloat. But they aren't the only ones who are feeling the pinch — some consumers have come forward to complain about the high food prices they've been charged, including a man who goes by the surname Xu. On July 6, the 47-year-old driver and five of his friends visited...

Chinese scientists propose ‘religion-free’ calendar for the space age

Chinese space scientists have proposed a universal standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not put the Earth – or religion – at its centre. A new standard has become necessary as humans have ventured into space, according to their paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Electronic Measurement and...

South Korea warns of Covid-19 surge as cases hit 2-month high

Daily Covid-19 infections in South Korea have jumped above 40,000 for the first time in two months, with the government warning of a potential five-fold surge in the coming months. "Daily infections could soar to as many as 200,000 between mid-August and late September," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told a government Covid-19 response meeting, citing the...

8 candidates make cut in race to succeed UK PM Johnson

Eight Conservatives will fight it out to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and British prime minister after winning enough nominations from their colleagues to go through to the first round of voting on Wednesday (July 13). Only two hopefuls failed to secure the 20 necessary nominations, leaving a wide field of candidates seeking to win...

JJ Lin Announces World Tour; Malaysia & Singapore Included

Now that concerts have been given the green light, music artists are just as eager to tour the world as fans are eager to experience live concerts again. With so many live shows lined up, perhaps you’d like to add JJ Lin (林俊傑) to your list. The 41-year-old Mandopop singer took to his social media to officially...

Taiwanese Singer Jason Hsu’s Wife Shares How They Lost Their 1st Daughter’s Twin

Taiwanese singer Jason Hsu (许孟哲) and his wife Bernice Chao (趙孟姿), recently announced some very good news. The couple apparently celebrated the safe arrival of their second child on 2nd July! Like any proud dad, Jason happily revealed photos of his newborn son Liam on socials. Although Bernice shared in her husband’s happiness, Liam’s arrival brought...

South Korean Convenience Chain Store GS25 To Open In Malaysia

If you ever need something while you’re out and about, convenience stores are your best friend. They have (almost) everything; be it food, drinks, or even daily necessities. Malaysia has garnered quite a few convenience store brands over the years from MyNews, 7Eleven, Family Mart and CU. Well, we’re getting one more. Starting 2023, Korean convenience...

All Members Of TWICE Renew Contracts With JYP Entertainment

They are staying with the company. All 9 members of TWICE have renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. In a statement provided by JYP Entertainment to media outlets including SportsWorld, the company shared that TWICE have decided to stay with the company. All members of TWICE have renewed their contracts with us ahead of the exclusive contract expiration date in the...

BLACKPINK Announces Virtual Concert Through PUBG MOBILE

BLACKPINK is really coming back. BLACKPINK have announced they will be hosting a virtual concert through PUBG MOBILE. In a post on the official PUBG MOBILE account, the game announced their first in-game virtual concert with BLACKPINK as the first artists performing. The concert will be held on July 22-23 and July 29-30 for North and South America,...

Stray Kids Will Make You STAY: Los Angeles Stunned By The Wildest Performances At The Kia Forum

  Going ALL IN to ROCK with Stray Kids on a Sunday night? ✅ Yayaya. On their 2nd World Tour “MANIAC,” Stray Kids stunned Los Angeles with some of the most passionate live stage performances that left the Kia Forum in a state of wild excitement! Stray Kids in Los Angeles | @Stray_Kids/Twitter The venue, sold-out both nights, lit itself in green to...