MANILA: The quick arrest of a motorist who shot a motorcycle rider in Antipolo City shows how far the Philippine National Police (PNP) has improved in terms of response, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday (April 1). In a statement, Romualdez lauded the PNP, saying it has evolved into a stronger and smarter policing...
PETALING JAYA: Soon after explosions were heard in Putra Heights, residents rushed to vacate their homes because the heat was too strong, a resident recounts. Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, a retiree, said he is working with the local community to shelter fire victims here. “The explosion was about 8.12am. Then people just evacuated...
SERDANG: Three family members are in critical condition after the burst gas pipeline blast in Putra Height on Tuesday (April 1) morning. According to Bernama, Rohanawati Ismail, 49, the mother of one of the fire victims, said the extent of the injuries suffered by her eldest son, 28, has not yet been determined. "My son lives with...
KUCHING: Over 40 Penan community leaders made the long journey from Ulu Baram to the state capital to attend Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg's Hari Raya open house on Tuesday (April 1). Besides sharing in the festive occasion, they expressed their community's aspirations for government assistance and development. Pemanca Henesser Uning Bong said the group...
The tiger mum shares that attending two kindergartens is quite common and many of her daughter’s classmates do the same. We’ve heard many stories of tiger mums pushing their kids to excel, but TVB actress Lena Li, 38, has got to be the most extreme. The former 2011 Miss Hong Kong contestant, who has played mainly supporting roles in dramas like Mission...
Perfect for lazy dogs or pet owners. A recent video featuring two dogs — one furry and one robotic — has been making the rounds online, piquing the curiosity of many. Filmed by a passerby in Chengdu, China, the clip shows a small pet dog comfortably seated atop a robot dog as it strolls down the street. The pampered pup was being ferried the...
She says there are many good looking women and men in Xinjiang where she and Dilireba are from. A tour guide from China's Xinjiang province has gone viral for her striking resemblance to popular actress Dilireba. Which is pretty high praise considering Dilireba is dubbed one of the "Four Beauties of Xinjiang”. Like Dilireba, she's also from Xinjiang. Even her name — Dilinur — sounds similar to the 32-year-old...
Learn more about the mother of the "Fire Burning" singer after she and her son were found guilty of defrauding multiple businesses. Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud following a federal trial in Broward County, Florida, according to reports. Born in Miami and raised in Jamaica,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should remain vigilant for earthquakes even though it is outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, says an expert. Institute of Geology Malaysia president Abd Rasid Jaapar said that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates - reducing the risk of major earthquakes - several minor tremors have...
PETALING JAYA: It is important to preserve unity and respect among all religious and racial groups in the country to ensure national stability, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. In his special Hari Raya Aidilfitri address on Sunday (March 30), the Prime Minister also said it is important to uphold the dignity of the people at all...
