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Is North Korea’s move to cut ties with Malaysia a ‘test’ for Joe Biden?

Twitter/imnormgoh A move by Pyongyang to sever ties with Malaysia, following the extradition of a North Korean national to the United States on money-laundering charges, could be aimed at testing the administration of US President Joe Biden, according to analysts. Pyongyang announced on Friday that it was cutting diplomatic ties after a Malaysian Federal Court panel earlier...

Malaysia sets up compensation fund for Covid-19 vaccinations

Under the new fund, individuals requiring extended hospitalisation due to a vaccine reaction will be eligible for RM50,000 (S$16,333).Reuters Malaysia on Monday (March 22) announced it had established a RM10 million (S$3.3 million) compensation fund to provide cash assistance for any Covid-19 vaccine recipients who suffer severe reactions due to inoculations. The South-east Asian country has inoculated...

NUS hostel residents to be swabbed after traces of Covid-19 found in wastewater

Swabbing stations would be set up at UTown Residence on March 23, 2021. Residents of a hostel block at the National University of Singapore will need to be swabbed after traces of Covid-19 were detected in its wastewater. Staff and students were informed in a circular seen by The Straits Times on Monday night (March 22). Dr...

33-year-old businessman linked to alleged fraud of record $1b charged

Ng Yu Zhi was charged with two counts of cheating and two of being a party to fraudulent trading on March 22, 2021. Hreasily   A businessman charged on Monday (March 22) has been linked to an alleged fraud involving at least $1 billion, the largest in Singapore's history. Ng Yu Zhi, 33, is the director of two firms...

K-drama midseason recap – Netflix’s Sisyphus: The Myth comes back down to earth

Park Shin-hye (left) and Cho Seung-woo in a still from Sisyphus: The Myth.Netflix This article contains spoilers. Sisyphus: The Myth came out of the gate strong, introducing us to two timelines and the outrageous time travel gimmick that connected them, and delighting us with some of the most bold and ridiculous action set pieces ever seen on...

Jacky Wu Opens Up About the Rumoured Rift Between Him and Jay Chou

For years, the falling out between Jay Chou and his mentor seasoned TV host Jacky Wu has always been a hotly discussed topic amongst entertainment followers. When the Taiwanese Mandopop king married the love of his life Hannah Quinlivan in 2015, Jacky was noticeably absent on the guest list, leading many to continue speculations that the two have had a falling out. On...

Wu Chun More Cautious About His Health

The boss of a chain of gyms in his birth country of Brunei, health and fitness have always been a priority for Wu Chun (吳尊). When he shared a photo of a recent meet-up with his classmates on social media, netizens joked that they looked like they were from different generations, due to the star’s youthful appearance...

Edwin Siu Teases Jeannie Chan for Being Too Wild

Playing an unconventional pair in Beauty and the Boss <愛美麗狂想曲>, Edwin Siu (蕭正楠) is the effeminate male to Jeannie Chan’s (陳瀅) straightforward, tomboy character. With the drama currently airing on TVB, Edwin exposed Jeannie’s wild side in their bedroom scene together. Almost Ripped Off Edwin’s Briefs At the press meet, when Ali Lee (李佳芯) spilled that Jeannie has a revealing performance in the drama. Edwin...

Tavia Yeung’s “Modern Dynasty” Drops Trailer

Billed as the modern version of 2019 hit drama Beyond the Realm of Conscience <宮心計>, upcoming Hong Kong drama Modern Dynasty <家族榮耀> is set to play out the sinister mudslinging of the cutthroat business world. Produced by Tommy Leung (梁家樹), the drama is a joint collaboration between Media Asia and Chinese streaming platform Youku. The production stars many Hong Kong artistes, including:  Chilam...

Katy Kung Films “Brutally Young 2”

Praised for a suspense-filled storyline, thriller Brutally Young <十八年後的終極告白> had viewers hooked with its plot twists. With its sequel Brutally Young 2  set to be a totally different story, new cast Katy Kung (龔嘉欣),  Zoie Tam (譚凱琪) and Raymond Cho (曹永廉) will be shaking up the original lineup including Shaun Tam (譚俊彥) and Joel Chan (陳山聰). Playing a trio of siblings along with Terence Siu (邵展鵬) and 2018 Miss Hong Kong...