Author - Stephanie Chan

Edited clip of PM’s CNN interview gives wrong impression, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent interview with CNN has been edited and taken out of context to give the impression that the government recognises Israel's right to exist. Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said only one part of the Prime Minister's interview with the channel's Richard Quest was being shared on social media. "Until today, we...

Tributes pour in for late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad

PETALING JAYA: Condolences and tributes are streaming in for the late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad (pic), who passed away at the age of 78. The former Penang deputy chief minister passed away on Friday evening (Nov 15). Shortly after news of his demise, tributes and wishes were posted online by various leaders and citizens. Former prime minister...

Are Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Engaged? Update Amid the Rumors

Fans are convinced that Selena was hiding an engagement ring on her finger earlier this year, but did Benny actually propose? Get the latest updates, here. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have proudly professed their love for one another after going public with their romance last year. So, why do fans think they got engaged in 2024? Apparently, one photo of the Wizards of...

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s Sweetest Moments Together: Their Relationship Timeline

Selena revealed the timeline of her and Benny’s romance. Learn everything there is to know about their relationship. Selena Gomez loves her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, like a love song! The Only Murders in the Building star publicly confirmed her relationship with the record producer, but fans were surprised when she recently shared a photo with an emoji covering her ring finger,...

Fans Mad That Coco Lee’s Grave Is Now In A State Of Neglect After Just One Year

Just like that, it's been more than a year since the tragic passing of Hong Kong-American pop diva Coco Lee. Coco's ashes were laid to rest at the Shimen Peak Memorial Park in Wuhan, China in October last year. At that time, the star's grave was revealed to be sky blue in colour with a flight of rainbow-coloured stairs that lead...

Jun Hao shows how tough he can be with comeback win over Lakshya

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao showcased his grit on court after coming back from a game down to defeat higher-ranked Lakshya Sen of India at the Japan Masters yesterday. World No. 31 Jun Hao upset No. 17 Lakhsya 20-22, 21-17, 21-16 in Kumamoto to advance into the second round. The win was the 25-year-old’s...

Zii Jia in Japan Masters q-finals after come-from-behind win

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia fought back after trailing his Taiwanese opponent Su Li-yang to enter the Japan Masters quarter-finals. The world No. 7 took an hour and two minutes to win his second round fixture 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 against the No. 34 player in Kumamoto on Thursday (Nov 14). Zii Jia will face...

Forged signature used to lease Chinese national’s KL condo

KUALA LUMPUR: A fortuitous trip helped a Chinese national avoid losing her apartment after discovering that her signature had been forged. This was revealed by Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong during a press conference on Thursday (Nov 14). The 46-year-old victim, referred to as Si, purchased a condominium unit on Jalan Tun...

NCDs cost Malaysia RM64bil in economic losses in 2021, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) caused RM64bil in economic losses for the country in 2021 with many sufferers either unable to work or worse, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this massive hit to the economy was based solely on only the four most common NCDs - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and...

Man faces up to 40 years’ jail for sexually assaulting niece in Melaka

MELAKA: A 46-year-old self-employed man faces up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two charges of sexually assaulting his nine-year-old niece. The man entered his plea before Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh here on Thursday. Based on the charges, the accused had kissed the child on the mouth...