Author - jessie tan

Malaysian couple use wedding day ‘savings’ to help others

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many couples have either postponed or opted for a scaled-down wedding ceremony. Among them were pharmacist P. Seevaratnam, 32, and his bride T. Thilageswary, 29, an engineer, whose “big day” was only held at their home in Ayer Itam and attended by some 20 family members. The couple did something noble with...

An extra special Father’s Day celebration for Malaysian family

Celebrating Fathers Day in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic has made many appreciate the precious time they can spend together with their loved ones with much joy and laughter. For entrepreneur and father of three Jeff Yong, this year's Fathers Day celebration was special as it was their first big family reunion in three months. "We...

Malaysia and Singapore border reopening will boost tourism sector: Malaysian minister

The country’s tourism sector is expected to get a much-needed boost when both Malaysia and Singapore open their borders, which have been closed for three months due to Covid-19 pandemic. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said that the tourism sector is one of the key sectors for economic growth in Malaysia. "States...

Malaysian actor angry at outrageous electricity bill

Actor Saharul Ridzwan is "not sure who to go after" at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for his outrageous electricity bills. On June 17, Saharul posted a photo on Twitter showing his electricity charges from January to June. According to Harian Metro, the actor's monthly electricity bills rarely exceed RM400 (S$130), which calls into question the accuracy of June's...

Zhao Yiqin Lost a Role Because He Wasn’t Popular Enough? Yu Zheng Exposes the Difficulties Up and Comers Face in the Industry

Trust Yu Zheng to spill the tea behind whatever it is that happened to capture his ire. The controversial writer slash producer didn’t mince words when he took to social media lamenting the unsatisfactory situation facing showbiz greenhorns and newcomers. "It’s so hard for newcomers to stand out! Zhao Yiqin has been working in the industry for four years, and...

Chuang 2020 Trainee Jiang Zhenyu Officially Withdraws from the Show Due to Her Injury

Chuang 2020 创造营2020 contestant Jiang Zhenyu has just formally announced that she is withdrawing from the show due to a neck injury that she sustained while dancing. On June 3, it was previously announced that Jiang Zhenyu has suspended her filming activities for the competition to return to Beijing for medical treatment. She later revealed that she was diagnosed with...

Xiao Zhan Focuses on Charity Work As He Returns Stronger Than Before

Xiao Zhan has been slowly getting back into the swing of things after taking a quick break away from the industry following the backlash of the A03 / 227 incident earlier in the year, but it appears the actor still can’t seem to catch a break. This week, the actor’s name is once again on people’s lips...

How Coffee Lam Turned Her Life Around

Once an unknown TVB actress playing unmemorable characters, Coffee Lam (林芊妤) has become a successful online personality whom girls look to as their fitness inspiration. In May, Coffee became the second Hong Kong celebrity to achieve a million YouTube subscribers after singer G.E.M (鄧紫棋). Succeeding against the odds, Coffee shares how she managed to overcome obstacles and rebuild her life. Forced to...

Gigi Leung Gives Updates on Family Life

Even as a busy mom of a 5-year-old daughter, Gigi Leung (梁詠琪) continues to juggle her entertainment career. Giving updates about her family life and the release of her new music album, Gigi has been inspired by her daughter on many levels. Like many young children, Sofia enjoys certain routines at home. For example, she would always ask...

Him Law Enjoys First Father’s Day

Becoming a father recently, 35-year-old actor Him Law (羅仲謙) enjoys changing diapers and feeding his daughter “Little Pearl” (小珍珠). Sharing the joys of fatherhood, Him believes his daughter has brought him good luck as he has been taking on consecutive projects. Hearing Daughter’s Cries Makes Him Feel Pained Him and wife Tavia Yeung’s (楊怡) daughter is already two months old,...