The job description on an advertisement for a legal assistant seemed normal enough at first glance — it wanted someone to help prepare legal documentation for litigation and conveyancing cases. But scrolling further down the ad revealed a rather unusual requirement from the law firm in Malaysia — applicants had to be "female only and good looking". "Are you looking for a legal...
Those found guilty face a fine of up to $33,700, up to three years in jail, or both.The Straits Times file Malaysia on Thursday (March 11) brought in a law to tackle fake news related to Covid-19 and the state of emergency imposed nationwide since January, with the threat of hefty fines and jail terms of...
Prince William said on Thursday (March 11) that Britain's royals were not racist after Meghan Markle, wife of his younger brother, Prince Harry, said one unnamed member of the family had asked how dark their son Archie's skin might be. Meghan, 39, made the allegation during an explosive tell-all interview that she and Prince Harry, 36,...
2020 Taiwan International Balloon Festival (Courtesy of Taiwan International Balloon Festival) The 2021 Taiwan International Balloon Festival will run from July 3 to Aug. 8 at the Luye Highland for a total of 37 days. Although this year’s main visual design has not yet been finalized, an official said that the event this year will feature the...
Ko plays the love interest of Bieber in the latest single "Hold On" music video. (Screengrab from YouTube) Justin Bieber’s latest single, “Hold On,” debuted on March 5 to great acclaim. Much of the praise was directed to the touching storyline behind the music video and the acting skills of Taiwanese-American actress Christine Ko (葛曉潔). Amid mounting...
Honest conversations on reality show My Dearest Ladies 婆婆和妈妈 which is all about familial relationships should have been what TV gold is made of. However, instead of raking in the ratings, Taiwanese host and former TV anchor Patty Hou and her mum Lin Yueyun’s tearful heart-to-heart put the two in the hot seat as their conversation brought attention to Yueyun’s...
Two years after the cheating scandal that brought down a once promising career, it appears Andy Hui is finally ready to take another step forward and move on. The actor has signed on to appear in Take It! Producer (lit.) 接招吧!制作人, a drama series composed of 12 individual vignettes based on the struggles encountered by singers. Aside from acting in one...
Song Hye Kyo has a busy year ahead as she is committed to filming two dramas. The 39-year-old was earlier cast for upcoming thriller drama The Glory, and was recently confirmed to star in romance drama Now, We are Breaking Up alongside Jang Ki Yong, Choi Hee Seo and Kim Joo Hun. Revolving around relationships and breakups, Now, We are Breaking Up focuses on the story between...
The past two days have been very eventful for Malaysian influencer, Cathryn Li (李元玲). After her outburst on a live interview, the 31-year-old posted an apology on her Facebook and Instagram. While one would think that would be the end of it, Ms. Cathryn recently posted a new video. This time, she proves her piano skills and again, explains why...
Jung In-sun (정인선) has played many different roles throughout her acting career in the showbiz. They include a police officer worn down by reality, a woman who took a break from work to focus on family, and a single mom. Her latest role in “How to be Thirty” (아직 낫서른) marks the first time where she’s...
