Author - Stephanie Chan

New Mpox case reported involving local man

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has identified a new Mpox case on Jan 10 (Friday) involving a Malaysian man aged 24. The ministry in a statement on Saturday (Jan 11) said that the patient was involved in risky activity and had a history of travelling abroad in the past 21 days. "The patient sought treatment on Jan...

Expansion of Penang International Airport, Juru-Sungai Dua highway to be expedited, says PM

GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government has assured Penangites that the expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA) and the Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project will be expedited to benefit both residents and visitors. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that these projects are crucial for creating a new landscape for Penang and its surroundings. "The expansion...

Woman Who Argued With Cabin Crew In Viral Vid Speculated To Be S’porean ‘Cos Of Her Karen Behaviour

“Singaporeans are literally Asian Karens,” commented one netizen. Are we really that bad? A video of a woman causing a ruckus on a Batik Air flight by refusing to fasten her seatbelt before take-off has gone viral. The incident occurred on a January 6 flight from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur. According to reports, cabin crew repeatedly asked the...

Moo Deng Turns 6 Months Old And Gets Her Own ID Card

The world’s most famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, turned six months old yesterday (Jan 10). The resident of Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo became an internet sensation at two months old, capturing the hearts of many around the world with her adorably chubby appearance. To mark the occasion, Moo Deng received her identification card, just like how we...

M’sian Company Rewards Top-Performing Staff With Bungalow, Two-Storey Terrace House & Car

Imagine turning up for your annual D&D and going home with a bungalow. If you think your company offers good rewards for outstanding performance, this story might make you think twice. Malaysian TikTok user Kaktiii recently shared a video of the prize-giving ceremony at her company's annual dinner. Her employer JRM Holistik, which sells healthcare products, had rewards...

Hoda Kotb’s Net Worth: How Much Money She Has Now

Hoda Kotb has been in the journalism field for quite some time. Learn more about the Today show host’s net worth, which she has built over the years in her career. Hoda Kotb is a well-known name in the entertainment industry, having spent several years working in the field. However, her time at NBC is coming to an end, as...

Joel Schiffman: 5 Things to Know About Hoda Kotb’s Former Fiancé

After eight years together, Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman realized that they were 'better as friends and parents' than as a couple. Here's what you need to know about Hoda's ex-fiancé. Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman called it quits in early 2022. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays,” Hoda said on TODAY,...

Chinese national caught trying to steal another passenger’s credit card on KL-Penang flight

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested a Chinese national for attempting to steal a credit card belonging to an Australian woman on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. Southwest district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the incident was reported by the 44-year-old female passenger who was on her way to Penang for a holiday. "Following the...

Four including six-month-old boy killed in Kota Tinggi car-lorry crash

KOTA TINGGI: Four people, including a six-month-old boy, have been killed in an accident involving a car and a five-tonne lorry on Jalan Batu 3 here. Kota Tinggi Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Shahrulnizam Johari said they received a distress call on the incident at 12.52pm on Saturday (Jan 11). "The four victims were pronounced dead...

Havoc Food Festival in KL shut down over licensing, traffic issues

KUALA LUMPUR: The Havoc Food Festival, which has been running since Jan 9 and was scheduled to end tomorrow at the parking lot of Sama Square Setapak, has been ordered to cease operations effective Saturday (Jan 11). Setiawangsa Member of Parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (pic), in a statement, said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)...