Author - Stephanie Chan

Toll-free highway travel for private vehicles for Deepavali on Oct 29-30

KUALA LUMPUR: Private vehicle users will enjoy toll-free travel on highways on Oct 29 and 30 in conjunction with Deepavali, says the Works Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the toll-free travel for Class 1 (private vehicles) will be implemented at all highways from 12.01am on Tuesday and end at 11.59pm the following day...

China-flag waving incident: Parade followed legal procedures, says association

IPOH: Persatuan Kebudayaan Guan Gong has confirmed that all necessary procedures, including obtaining a police permit, were followed for their recent cultural parade in Teluk Intan. President Soon Boon Hua stated that these steps were essential to ensure the event was conducted legally and in compliance with local regulations. "The Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Festival is...

Peter Anthony pledges to resolve land ownership issues if KDM wins in Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU: Parti KDM has pledged to look into resolving land ownership issues in Sabah as the party seeks to shore up support among the native communities for the upcoming state election. Its president Datuk Peter Anthony announced the policy as he unveiled two more plans under his manifesto during the launch of the party’s machinery...

71% of EPF contributors in Sabah have less than RM50,000 in account

KOTA KINABALU: Almost three-quarters of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors in Sabah have savings of less than RM50,000 in their EPF accounts. Sabah and Labuan EPF regional director Mohd Fadil Sarehan said this represents about 71%, or 691,322, of the 973,693 contributors in Sabah. Mohd Fadil said there is a need to raise awareness among contributors to...

Famous Birthdays Today — October 28: Celebrity Joaquin Phoenix, Julia Roberts & More

There are a bunch of famous birthdays on October 28! From Julia Roberts to Joaquin Phoenix, see who else made the list. October 28 is a special day for quite a few celebrities — it’s their birthday! Since it’s Scorpio season, these stars share several traits, including their curiosity and dedication. Movie stars Julia Roberts and Joaquin Phoenix were both born...

‘Babygirl’ Movie 2024 Cast: Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas & More

'Babygirl' has made headlines for its erotic plot. With Nicole Kidman leading the film, learn who else is in the cast. Following its 2024 Venice International Film Festival premiere, Babygirl quickly made headlines after its star, Nicole Kidman, opened up about the graphic, erotic scenes she filmed. In a role unlike any she’s had before, the Academy Award winner...

Has Donald Trump Ever Been on the Joe Rogan Podcast Before?

As his supporters wait for Trump's episode to drop on Rogan's podcast, many are wondering if this is the duo's first time talking. Find out if Trump has ever appeared on 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Donald Trump‘s upcoming appearance on Joe Rogan‘s podcast has engulfed most of the internet. The duo is expected to record the episode...

Netizens Ask Jay Chou To Give Fan Taipei Concert Tickets After He Abandons Online Queue To Save Elderly Man

Jay Chou fans were sent into a frenzy when tickets to the Mandopop King’s long-awaited Taipei concert finally went on sale on October 23. Part of his Carnival World Tour, the four-night concert, which kicks off December 5 at Taipei Dome, is the singer’s first show in the city in seven years, so naturally competition for tickets was...

Japanese Girl Group Charged By Police Just Before Debut Due To Unauthorised Street Performance

All their activities, including the launch of their album, has been suspended indefinitely. Even before Japanese idol girl group CiON can make its official debut, it has been forced to suspend activities indefinitely after the quintet was charged for holding a street performance in Tokyo without the necessary permits. The group, which was set to release their debut...

Cereal box baby killer: Some sympathy, some anger, but many asking ‘Where’s the dad?’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been stunned by the news of a Malaysian student in the United Kingdom who, after giving birth, placed her newborn baby in a cereal box shortly after birth and concealed the box in a suitcase. Teo Jia Xin, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years at...