Author - jessie tan

India cable car collision: Last of almost 50 people trapped mid-air rescued

Indian military rescuers with helicopters lifted to safety on Tuesday (April 12) the last of almost 50 passengers who had been trapped mid-air since a fatal cable-car collision two days earlier, police said. The collision on the pilgrim cableway directly killed one person, and another fell to his death on Monday when trying to climb on...

Honda to spend $87 billion on R&D as it revs up electric ambitions

The Honda Motor logo is pictured at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 22, 2022.Reuters Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd plans to spend $64 billion (S$87 billion) on research and development over the next decade, the company said on Tuesday, laying out an ambitious target to roll out 30 electric vehicle models...

Netizens fangirl hard as hunky hawker in Malaysia turns Klang into simp city

Vincent stunned netizens with his surprising good looks and chiselled body while he served up food in a store that newly opened in Klang, Malaysia.Instagram/Vincent Ngah A plate of pork knuckle rice is good, but it can be better — some netizens may have found the perfect side dish to go with their meal. Photos of the owner...

Sultan Selangor Purchases Painting That Depicts MPs As Apes & Frogs

The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, bought an “eye-catching” artwork featuring the parliament of Malaysia. But, if you take a closer look on the painting itself, all of the Members of Parliaments (MPs) are portrayed as frogs and apes! The painting was reportedly “inspired” by a painting by English artist Banksy. It portrays the...

Cathryn Li Claims Her Ex Has A Habit Of Stealing Other People’s GFs

Cathryn Li (李元玲) recently shared how her latest romance went down. Unfortunately for the “Goddess of Piano”, it ended badly and in tears. As it turns out, her then-significant other starting cheating on her with her best friend! Her loyal fans have been rather upset with the guy, as they feel he didn’t deserve Cathryn. Some even wondered...

Remember The Girl In Yasmin Ahmad’s Petronas Ad? She’s All Grown Up Now

Let’s bring back some nostalgia. Do you remember a very adorable advertisement by Petronas back in the year 2007 starring 2 kids “confessing” they like each other? Maybe the video below can help refresh your memory. The advertisement titled, “Tan Hong Ming In Love” was written by the late Yasmin Ahmad for Petronas and stars 2...

BTS’s V Makes Surprise Appearance On MBC News Explaining The “New Age Rule”—Here’s Why

He was the perfect example. On April 11, BTS‘s V unexpectedly appeared on a segment of MBC News, which was discussing the “New Age Rule” that President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol is pushing to amend. V, who was born on December 30, is the perfect example of someone who was considerably affected by the Korean age system. Like everyone else in the country, he was...

Is “Korean Age” Coming To An End? President-Elect Pushes For The Use Of International Age In Korea

Here’s what this could mean for K-Pop. Unlike most parts of the world, Korean citizens are automatically one year old the moment they are born. Once New Year comes around every January 1st, they add another year to their age regardless of birth date, making them two years older than they would be considered internationally. BTS‘s V, for...

SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo’s Visuals Are So Stunning, Even A Sculpture Of Him Has People Swerving Into His Lane

No one can resist his charms, even in sculpture form. SEVENTEEN is one of those groups that has so many handsome members, choosing just one visual isn’t enough. And even though they have four “official” visuals, it’s still pretty easy to argue that many of those without the title deserve it! Wonwoo is one of those members. He has...

Rookie Group EPEX’s Agency Faces Criticism Once Again For Using A Sensitive Topic As Their “Concept”

Fans are asking their company to rethink the group’s aesthetic. On April 11, rookie boy group EPEX released their third mini-album, Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. ’21st Century Boys’, with the title song “Anthem of Teen Spirit”. https://twitter.com/the_EPEX/status/1513445455320866816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1513445455320866816%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koreaboo.com%2Fnews%2Fepex-agency-faces-criticism-using-sensitive-topic-concept%2F   Upon first listening to the song, it seems like your typical edgy, angsty type of K-Pop boy group concept; however, upon looking deeper...