PETALING JAYA: While whistleblower protection is essential, it should only be granted after an investigation confirms the individual’s integrity, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasised that for protection to be given, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must first conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether the individual is truly “clean.” Anwar added that those...
El Presidente, aka Dave Portnoy, has racked up a sky-high net worth. Find out how much the Barstool Sports founder made. Dave Portnoy knows how to make headlines. The Barstool Sports founder didn’t hold back from defending his “BFFs” podcast co-host Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia by dropping a diss track against her ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan. Dave is known for his unapologetic candidness,...
The "BFFs" podcast hosts dropped the "Smallest Man" diss track aimed at the country music singer, but the video has been removed twice. Here’s why and what the Barstool founder is doing next. Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards are standing by their BFF, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. After country music star Zach Bryan abruptly broke up with LaPaglia—one-third of the BFFs podcast—in October, the other two...
With so many warnings and reports of scammers impersonating celebrities to cheat unsuspecting victims online, you’d think people would wise up. Except many still fall for them, like this 48-year-old Thai woman who was cheated of 5mil baht ($194K) by a scammer pretending to be Hong Kong star Jackson Wang. And she wasn’t even a fan of the GOT7 member. It...
Discovering a rat infestation in a restaurant is nothing new. But it still makes many grimace in disgust. Remember the rodent that fell from the ceiling of the Tangs Market Food Court? This time, a popular chain restaurant in Guangzhou, China is being called out for their hygiene levels after a rodent was filmed gnawing on...
Next time you want to buy food from an unlicensed street stall, we seriously urge you to think twice. A recent episode of TVB's infotainment show Scoop, they did an exposé on a middle-aged woman, nicknamed Tian Ya Jie, who resells unwanted food she collects from convenience stores and supermarkets along the streets of Tai Wo Hau in...
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has presented state awards and medals to 56 people in conjunction with His Royal Highness's birthday on Nov 1. Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim was also present at the investiture ceremony held at Istana Iskandariah here on Saturday (Nov 9). The recipients were led by Keeper...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) expressed his sadness over the horrific bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed the lives of at least 24 people and left many others injured. "On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss," he...
PUTRAJAYA: Despite having spent four days with graft investigators, FashionValet founders still have more explaining to do with regard to investment losses incurred by Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) from their investment in the company, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner said his officers “are not done” recording...
PUTRAJAYA: The Fisheries Department director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain (pic) said the department is formulating several follow-up plans regarding the coral bleaching incidents that have occurred throughout this year. He said among the plans are managing local impact, threats and pressure on coral reefs through continuous reef management, identifying resilient reefs and coral species, coral restoration, and...
