Author - Stephanie Chan

Measures to help Malaysia weather Trump tariff storm being discussed, says Miti

PETALING JAYA: Key measures to help Malaysia withstand the coming global tariff storm from the United States (US) are currently under discussion, says the Investment, Trade And Industry Ministry. The ministry said among the measures being explored include possibly diversifying Malaysia’s current trade and investment interests as well as strengthening the country’s supply chains. It also said...

Woman arrested over alleged gold necklace theft during Raya holidays in Tawau

TAWAU: What was meant to be a festive Raya visit turned into a theft case when a woman allegedly made off with a gold necklace from the home she had just visited. The incident happened at around 3.45pm on Thursday (April 3) at a residence in Taman Pasadena, Batu 2, Jalan Datuk Chong Thien Vun. Tawau OCPD...

Why Did Morgan Wallen Walk Off Stage on ‘SNL’? Find Out

The 'I'm the Problem' country music singer's walk-off sparked a huge debate on social media. Find out what we know about Morgan's recent 'SNL' appearance. Morgan Wallen returned as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live after nearly five years. Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison hosted the March 29, 2025, episode, and per tradition, she stood next to Morgan in front of...

Val Kilmer’s Health: His Battle With Cancer & How He’s Feeling Now

Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer. Here's everything to know about the late actor's health journey. Val Kilmer was a Hollywood icon who starred in memorable films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Real Genius, Willow, The Doors, The Ghost and the Darkness, Red Planet, and of course, Top Gun. His character, Tom “Iceman” Kazansky even returned for the release of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. Val hasn’t had an...

Chinese Actress & Lasalle Alum, Esther Yu, Called A “Bully” For Splashing Water On Director’s Head

This is why you should not believe everything you see on the Internet. Recently, a video of Chinese actress Esther Yu has sparked controversy after the 29-year-old was seen splashing water at a director. The star, who studied fashion management at Singapore's Lasalle College of the Arts, was in Thailand to wrap up filming for her upcoming drama Star Trails. At the drama’s...

Putra Heights inferno: Indah Water refutes connection to explosion

KUALA LUMPUR: Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has firmly denied any connection to the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday (April 2), IWK clarified that the project connection to a private sewer pipeline was constructed by the developer’s contractor. "It is important to note that the laying...

MCMC summons FB group admins over racially-charged content

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statements of two main administrators of a Facebook group being used to spread information and comments believed to incite racial and religious discord that can potentially cause public unrest. In a statement Wednesday (April 2), MCMC said the individuals' statements were taken at its...

Baling dog attack: Cops record statement from owner of Rottweilers

BALING: Police have recorded a statement from the owner of two Rottweiler dogs that attacked residents in Taman Desa Bidara, Kuala Ketil, on Tuesday (April 1) to assist in the investigation. Baling OCPD Supt Azmi Mokhtar said the 69-year-old man was released on police bail after providing his statement on Tuesday night due to his heart...

Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy truce

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching new attacks against each other's energy facilities, in violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium. Both sides said they were providing details of the alleged violations to the United States, which persuaded Moscow and Kyiv to agree to the limited truce last month as a hoped-for...

Myanmar quake: SMART rescues man trapped for over 72 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) successfully rescued a survivor who had been trapped under rubble for 72 hours in Sagaing, Myanmar, on Wednesday (April 2) afternoon. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the male victim, believed to be in his 40s, was discovered at Worksite K10,...