Author - jessie tan

Interview: Zack Snyder On What & Who Got More Screen Time In “Justice League” Synder Cut

An unprecedented time. An unprecedented opportunity. An army of persuasive fans. And one very colourful, newly-shot scene. Director Zack Snyder returns to the DCEU to not just assemble the superheroes but also explore the breadth of their backstories. In the 4-hour extended “Justice League”, fans will get to see never-before-seen footages including Victor Stone’s mother Elinore,...

Cathryn Li Uploads Photo Of Attempted Suicide Due To Cyberbullying

This past week has not been easy on Cathryn Li (李元玲). Following her outburst at the “正面交鋒 FaceTalk” show, she’s been facing an influx of criticism from the public. Even local film producer Jack Lee Kok Heng publicly stated that the beautiful influencer had been quite unprofessional during their experience on past projects, making it very hard to work with...

Nobu KL: 10 New Features At The New Restaurant In Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur

Nobu Kuala Lumpur is finally back with a BANG! After months of anticipation following its closure at Menara 3 Petronas, diners can now find the swanky new restaurant at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. The fresh interior design of Nobu KL comes with exciting features that promises to elevate guests’ experience like never before with a more...

Coronavirus: Filipinos go hungry amid rising pork prices, inflation and job losses

A family is seen in a shanty home in Tondo, Manila. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are especially severe in emerging parts of Southeast Asia.Reuters Jen Armado, a 32-year-old mother of two, was supposed to mark her 10th year as a secretary in a private school in Tanza, Cavite, a coastal town south of Metro...

‘Legal assistant or sugar baby’: Malaysian law firm’s ‘female and good looking’ job ad draws criticism

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...

Malaysia imposes emergency law to clamp down on Covid-19 fake news

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...

‘We’re not racist,’ says Britain’s Prince William after Meghan and Harry interview

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,...

Taiwan Int’l Balloon Festival to kick off in July

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...

Taiwanese-American praised for stellar performance in latest Justin Bieber MV

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...

Patty Hou’s Appearance on Reality Show Dredges Up Her Mum’s Past Relations With Married Men

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...