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Malaysia considers making face masks compulsory in public

Malaysia is considering making face masks compulsory in public following the emergence of 13 new coronavirus clusters since the government relaxed broad curbs on movement and businesses last month, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Monday. Malaysian health authorities recorded 21 new coronavirus cases on Monday, lifting the total since the outbreak began to 8,800 cases...

Lee Teng’s wife returns to Taiwan to give birth, wore a protective suit for her flight

While the threat of Covid-19 lingers, people are taking precautions and some are being extra careful. Take Lee Teng's wife for example. The local TV host told Lianhe Wanbao recently that his wife Gina Lin has returned to Taiwan to prepare for the birth of their child and she wore a protective suit for her flight. Lee Teng explained: "She's...

Miss A’s Fei and Jia Reunite on “Sisters Who Make Waves”

When South Korean girl group Miss A disbanded after seven years in 2017, disappointed fans yearned to fill the void in their hearts. Throughout the years, they looked forward to the possibility of a reunion or interaction between the four ladies who went their separate ways after the group split. Their wish finally came true not too...

“Peninsula” Lacks Soul Compared to Prequel “Train to Busan”

A heated discussion is underway just five days after the premiere of Peninsula, the long-awaited sequel to South Korean box office hit Train to Busan. Many who praised the new film’s superior computer graphics and powerful action scenes consider it one of the best zombie flicks in recent years alongside its prequel. However, viewers could not help...

Remy Ishak Took Part In BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Dance Cover?

A TikTok video showing a group of male dancers covering BLACKPINK (블랙핑크)’s hit song “How You Like That” went viral on Twitter over the weekend. The Twitter user who uploaded the clip, #EfaPerfumeHouse (@efaperfume) pointed out that one of the guys in the clip resembles Malaysian heartthrob Remy Ishak. https://twitter.com/remy_ishak/status/1284742678278598657?s=20 Remy had the best reaction after Efa’s original tweet blew up!...

August Alsina Sings About His Affair With Jada Pinkett Smith In New Single

August Alsina is putting his own spin on the term “entanglement” with Jada Pinkett Smith by releasing a brand new single, aptly titled “Entanglements”. This comes following Jada’s viral episode of “Red Table Talk” with husband Will Smith. The singer’s song appears to shed light on the public fling between the two public figures. Source: Google Image “The...

Britain poised to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty: British newspapers

Britain will on Monday (July 20) suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in a further escalation of its dispute with China over the introduction of a security law in the former colony, British newspapers reported. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who on Sunday (July 19) accused China of gross human rights violations, will announce the suspension of...

The tale of a Thai man who lost his job due to Covid-19

The Covid-19 crisis has affected people in multiple ways. One jobless man was fortunate enough to be uplifted by the generosity of compatriots, although he previously looked for work every day as a struggle for survival. When the story of the hardships of a jobless man from Si Sa Ket province went viral, Thai people poured...

‘My Hong Kong boss thought playing guess my gender with colleagues was funny’

When Liam Mak Wai-hon began a part-time bartending job at a steakhouse in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan earlier this year, he did not sense anything amiss at work. Mak, born a female, started his hormone treatment in around August last year to embark on his transition to becoming a man. Boasting a stylish comb-over, and a totem...