Author - Stephanie Chan

Ipoh couple claims money in FD transferred out without their knowledge

IPOH: An aquarium shop owner and her husband were shocked to find out that RM23,080 from their fixed deposit accounts had been transferred out without their knowledge or consent. Ling Yoke Suan, 36, said that on Sept 9, about 17 transactions were made to six other bank accounts. "This happened at around 4:45 am. I lost RM18,480,...

Langkawi skywalk accident claims technician’s life

ALOR SETAR: A technician who fell while conducting repairs on the glass deck of Eagle's Nest Skywalk (ENS) of Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi has been confirmed dead. Langkawi Police Chief ACP Shariman Ashari said Khairul Nizam Jaffar, 41, employed by the glass deck company, was three months into his employment. "Police received information from the glass deck...

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged, say reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore-based Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng is set to be charged on Friday (Oct 4), according to reports by Singaporean media. Channel News Asia reported that according to court records, Ong, who is also a hotelier and Singapore GP head, is likely to be charged with one count each of abetting under Section...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

Former Neighbour Of Takeshi Kaneshiro In Okinawa Says Actor Always Greeted People With A Smile

The actor is reportedly selling his three-storey mansion on the Japanese island for S$1.79mil. Japanese-Taiwanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro is one of those super private and mysterious stars that everyone cannot get enough of. He doesn’t have social media and ever since his last movie This Is Not What I Expected in 2017, the 51-year-old has kept a very low profile, almost...

Tony Leung, Carina Lau Spotted In Business Class On BKK-Bound Flight With Other Passengers Openly Gawking At Them

Next time you get on a plane, remember to take a look at the other passengers while walking past Business Class because who knows which superstars you might see? Seriously, is it just us or are celebs getting more chill with security and privacy on flights these days? Recently, a netizen shared on Xiaohongshu that they had bumped into Tony...

John Amos’ Cause of Death: How the Late ‘Roots’ & ‘Good Times’ Star Died

The actor died at the age of 84 in August 2024, but his family didn't confirm his death until two months later. John Amos was renowned for his film and television roles — specifically in Good Times and Roots. With an acting career spanning five decades, the New Jersey native built a long-lasting legacy in the entertainment world. John died at home...

Joker Sequel: ‘Folie a Deux’ Release Date & More

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix have teamed up to play the iconic Harley Quinn and Joker. Get all the latest updates about 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' We’re days away from the Joker sequel we’ve been craving. The highly-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux wrapped filming in April 2023. Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are going to knock our socks off as Joker...

58-Yr-Old Japanese “Dancing Uncle” Is The Internet’s Latest Dance Sensation

What would we give to move like him when we reach that age? If you ask us, there is never an age limit on wanting to break a few dance moves. 58-year-old Japanese lecturer Toru Utsumi has captured the hearts of netizens with his cute dance videos. In most of them, he is decked in a full suit...

Chinese Blogger Says S’pore Food Delivery Riders Are Slow & Don’t Get Fined For Being Late Unlike In China

Faster doesn’t mean better or safer, right? We totally understand when one is hangry and still have to wait for our food delivery to arrive. But an irate Chinese blogger is taking that conversation further by ranting on the Internet to compare her experience in Singapore to China. In a video posted to Xiaohongshu, she started the video chastising food...