Author - Stephanie Chan

Debutants Sze Fei-Izzuddin storm into final in Hangzhou in style

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani sensationally beat Indonesia's world No. 4 Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto to storm into the final of the World Tour Finals. The world No. 7 pair fought brilliantly to narrowly come away with a 17-21, 21-16, 27-25 victory in a thrilling 81-minute last four match in Hangzhou on...

Maintaining stability is my top priority, says Amirudin

SUBANG JAYA: Maintaining stability has always been Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari's top priority since the first day he was sworn in as Selangor Mentri Besar. He said this in reference to "recent speculation that would invite instability". Although he did not specify details, he is believed to be referring to reports that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister...

Thai Girl Group Member, 40, Dances Energetically On Stage While 10 Months Pregnant

Ask any expectant mother and she will tell you the final weeks of pregnancy are the most difficult. Not only are you always exhausted, but the extra weight of your growing baby can make it harder to move around. So we can’t imagine how Belle, a 40-year-old member of Thai girl group Girly Berry, could perform while...

Cecilia Cheung, 44, Looks Really Different In First Public Appearance After Year-Long Hiatus

In August 2023, Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, 44, announced that she would be taking a break from work, abruptly halting all magazine and commercial shoots, endorsement projects and concerts. According to her agency, she was “unwell”. After the announcement, Cecilia went under the radar and her last Instagram post is  dated November 2023. Some fans were concerned about her...

Steve Jobs’ Net Worth: How Much Money Did the Late Apple Founder Make?

Here's a look at the financial standing of Steve Jobs, who passed away in 2011. Steve Jobs is widely regarded as a pioneer in the tech industry, revolutionizing the way we interact with technology through innovations like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. His visionary leadership at Apple made him incredibly wealthy, but in a 1996 PBS documentary,...

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Kids: About Her Son Ronan Villency

The former Fox News employee is a mom. Learn all about her family, here. Kimberly Guilfoyle has established herself as a successful media personality, but her most important role is being a mom. In 2024, the former Fox News employee celebrated Mother’s Day by sharing an Instagram post dedicated to her son, Ronan. “Happy Mother’s Day. Ronan, I...

Young Japanese woman acquitted of murdering her 77-year-old husband, a self-proclaimed ‘Don Juan’

TOKYO: A Japanese court ruled Thursday (Dec 12) that the young widow of an elderly real estate mogul was not guilty of murdering the self-described "Don Juan" just months into their marriage, local media reported. Jiji Press and other local outlets said Saki Sudo, now 28, was acquitted by a district court in western Japan, which...

Indonesia to pardon tens of thousands including Papua activists

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will pardon tens of thousands of prisoners ranging from activists convicted of defamation to those jailed in the easternmost province of Papua for criticising the government, a minister said on Friday (Dec 13). Law minister Supratman Andi Agtas said some 44,000 prisoners nationwide might get an amnesty on humanitarian grounds and...

More than 200 apply for Mitra’s PPSMI grant

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has received more than 200 applications from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and companies for the 2025 Socio-Economic Development Grant for the Indian Community since it was launched on Dec 2. Mitra special task force committee chairman P. Prabakaran said that institutions eager to implement impactful programmes for the Indian community...

Austria offers Syrian refugees 1,000 euros to return home

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's conservative-led government said on Friday it is offering Syrian refugees a "return bonus" of 1,000 euros ($1,050) to move back to their home country after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer reacted quickly to Assad's overthrow on Sunday, saying the same day that the security situation in Syria should...