Author - Stephanie Chan

Hyun Bin Sends Snack Truck To Wife Son Ye Jin’s Film Set In Son’s Name

This is the first time the famously private Korean stars are publicly showing support for each other since tying the knot in 2022. Just when we thought we couldn’t love Korean stars Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, both 42, more than we already do, they show us what a sweet couple they are. Last week, Ye Jin posted an Instagram snap...

2 Female Joker Xue Fans Exchange Blows While Jostling For Better Spot At His M’sia Concert

Who knew Joker Xue concerts can get so rowdy? The Chinese singer was in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday (Nov 23) for a gig. The 41-year-old, who's known for his interactions with the audience during his shows, was walking around the standing pit, shaking hands, giving high fives, and taking selfies with his fans. Naturally, the crowd rushed forward to get up-close with him. It's...

Over RM348mil allocated for for social safety net in 2025 budget, says Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: A total of RM348.13mil has been allocated to the Johor Women, Family, and Community Development Committee as part of the state's Social Safety Net initiatives under the Johor Budget 2025. Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the comprehensive allocation seeks to address various needs of vulnerable groups, focusing on financial assistance, child welfare, support for...

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments, says Loke

SEPANG: The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence. Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry welcomed the suggestion but noted that further evaluation is necessary before any decision is made. "We need to study the proposal report first. We...

Sarawak Sukma singles champion Ling Ching quits BAM

PETALING JAYA: The national women's singles badminton team have been further depleted following the resignation of Malaysia Games (Sukma) champion Wong Ling Ching. It's learnt that Ling Ching, who reached the semi-finals of the Indonesian International Challenge last month, has left the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) early this month to further her studies. The 21-year-old player...

Contractor uncontactable after home owner in Singapore pays S$150,000 for Novena penthouse renovation

SINGAPORE: A 46-year-old owner of a Novena penthouse paid more than S$152,000 to renovate his home, but over a year later, work remains unfinished while the contractor is nowhere to be found. Today, the more than 3,000 sq ft penthouse unit remains in a mess, with construction material piled up in the rooms and wires dangling...

Thai police seek Interpol warrant for tycoon over alleged scam

BANGKOK (AFP): Thai police are seeking an Interpol arrest warrant for a tycoon they believe has fled to China following an alleged $200 million investment scam, the force told local media on Monday. Boon Vanasin, 86, the former chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) is believed to have fled the country in September, Bangkok police deputy...

Datuk Vida responds to asset seizure controversy

PETALING JAYA: Following the uproar over the seizure of items from her residence on Monday (Nov 25), controversial entrepreneur Datuk Vida (pic) has spoken out about the issue. According mStar.com.my, Vida, whose real name is Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, 53, stated that she will fully cooperate regarding the matter that has become a hot topic of...

Hiker Begs Wild Boar To Return Her Backpack As It Contains Her IC & Lipstick

If you're ever attacked by a wild boar, would you choose to chase after it or helplessly watch it run away with all your stuff? For this hiker at The MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong, she had no choice but to go with the second option. A Xiaohongshu user named Bi Rui shared a video he had taken while...

After gastroscopy went wrong, Singaporean lies in vegetative state in S. Korea, waiting to go home

INCHEON, South Korea (The Straits Times/ANN): Former teacher Tong Ming Yan, a Singaporean, and her South Korean husband Jang Jong-seok were looking forward to moving back to Singapore with their two children in June, after having lived in South Korea for two years. They had booked their flight and Ms Tong had made arrangements to return...