Author - Stephanie Chan

Contingency plan activated to deal with patient surge at Klang hospital

PETALING JAYA: A contingency plan has been activated at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang to deal with the surge in patients, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the surge in patients led to congestion at the hospital's emergency department, pictures of which went viral on social media. "The HTAR emergency...

Anwar extends Good Friday, Easter greetings to Christians nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday extended his greetings on Good Friday and Easter Sunday to all Christians. In a Facebook post, Anwar encouraged all Malaysians to nurture a spirit of love and mutual respect by extending warm wishes to friends celebrating the occasion. "May the harmony we enjoy continue to flourish, and may...

3 Months After Winning Best Actress, Katy Kung Rumoured To Be Leaving TVB

And it's not just because she has not filmed any new dramas in eight months. Is Hong Kong actress Katy Kung leaving TVB? That seems to be the word on the street. Recently, sharp-eyed netizens noticed changes on the actress' Instagram, her bio’s business contact info, once listing her manager, was updated to simply “DM for inquiries". Although her profile...

Haidilao Guangzhou Outlet Turns Into Club After 10pm

Haidilao is known for their impeccable service, but just how far would the Chinese hotpot chain go to satisfy the needs of their customers? Recently, Chinese food vlogger Huang Yi Tian shared a clip of himself at a Haidilao outlet in Guangzhou. He was told that that outlet now turns into a club, and so he made reservations for a table...

Nora Aunor: 5 Things About the Flipino Actress Who Died at 71

Known as a super star in the Philippines, Nora died at the age of 71 in April 2025. We're remembering the late renowned actress, recording artist and producer here. Nora Aunor, who was a prominent star in the Philippines, died at the age of 71, her family announced on April 16, 2025. Fans in her country and around...

Gene Hackman’s Health: About His Angioplasty Procedure & More

Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead on February 26, 2025. Here's a look back at the actor's health throughout the years. Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside their dog at their New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza initially released a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican,...

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Health: About Liver Transplant & Diabetes Before Her Death

The late actress, who passed away at 39, underwent a liver transplant before her death. Learn more about her health and the challenges she endured. Late actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at just 39 years old earlier this year. Now that her cause of death has been determined, Trachtenberg’s health...

Hollywood’s fading charm in China — and why US tariffs are making it worse

BEIJING (Xinhua): Once the king of China's silver screen, Hollywood now finds itself sidelined, as local blockbusters surge and Washington's tariffs against the rest of the world add fuel to shifting audience sentiment. According to data released this week, Chinese animated feature "Ne Zha 2" has scored a thunderous success, raking in 15.2 billion yuan (about...

Syed Saddiq’s reimbursement claim an ‘afterthought’ defence, appeals court hears

PUTRAJAYA: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s argument that the money collected from political fundraising programmes transferred to his personal account for reimbursement of his own monies was “an afterthought defence”, the Court of Appeal heard on Thursday (April 17). Deputy Public Prosecutor Farah Ezlin Yusop Khan pointed out that the former Bersatu Armada chief...

Sin Chew Daily suspends editors over flag error

PETALING JAYA: Sin Chew Daily has suspended its executive editor-in-chief, Chan Aun Kuang, and deputy chief sub-editor, Tsai Shwu San, pending an investigation over the error of the Malaysian flag. In a brief statement on its website, the company said the decision took effect on Thursday (April 17). "Following the issue of a mistaken flag image on...