Author - Stephanie Chan

Potato Chip Bag Wallet, Scotch Tape Bracelet: Balenciaga’s Most Ridiculous Accessories

A new fashion season seems to be another chance for Spanish luxury brand Balenciaga to get the world talking. At this point, this writer thinks the creative brains behind the fashion house are just kicking back with a bag of chips and laughing at our responses. Speaking of chips, scroll down to check out their latest… wallet...

Is the Menendez Case Being Reopened? Erik and Lyle Receive New Court Hearing

Erik and Lyle have been incarcerated for the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, since 1996. Now that 'Monsters' has brought more attention to the brothers' story, a new court hearing has been announced. Monsters: The Lyle an Erik Menendez Story has brought newfound attention to Erik Menendez and Lyle Menéndez‘s case. The brothers have been imprisoned since...

Couple’s RM23k savings withdrawn mysteriously

IPOH: A couple was shocked to find that their fixed deposit savings, which were meant for their children’s education, were transferred out of their bank accounts without their knowledge. Aquarium shop owner Ling Yoke Suan, 36, and her husband Yong Kui Hin, 38, claimed to have lost a total of RM23,080. According to Ling, 17 transactions were...

Search continues for missing M’sian doctor feared drowned in India

GEORGE TOWN: The search for Dr Balraj Sethi, who was swept away while trying to rescue his father in the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India on Sept 24, will be extended until Nov 20. His brother Suraaj Sethi, 32, said the Indian police and the state disaster relief force personnel have agreed to continue with the...

Palestinian envoy issues apology for disturbance at Wisma Transit

PETALING JAYA: Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued a heartfelt apology for the recent disturbance involving a group of Palestinians at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur (WTKL). "I apologise on behalf of all Palestinians in Malaysia and back home for what occurred. This is not our culture, ethics, or beliefs. We, as Palestinians, are...

Digital Minister urges Malaysian tech firms to expand locally

PUTRAJAYA: Amidst the surge of foreign investments in Malaysia’s digital economy, the government is keen to see more local technology companies expand their operations within the country, says Gobind Singh Deo. One significant effort in this direction is the Gateway, Amplify, Invest & Nurture (GAIN) initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Digital Minister...

Matthew Perry’s Cause of Death: How the Late ‘Friends’ Actor Died

The 54-year-old actor's body was found in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles area residence after an accidental overdose in October 2023. Update (12/15/23 4:45 p.m. EST) Matthew Perry’s cause of death was officially revealed, per TMZ. The outlet reported that he died from the “acute effects of ketamine.” The toxicology report, according to the outlet, indicated that Matthew took...

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...

Korea’s ‘Most Beautiful Transgender’ Star, 49, Undergoes Makeover, Now Looks Like Any Other Influencer

Former K-pop idol and model Harisu, who gained fame as South Korea’s most beautiful transgender star in the early 2000s, is once again making waves for her looks, but not in a good way. Last month, Harisu, whose real name is Lee Kyung Eun, took to Instagram to post a selfie, inviting Taiwan fans to game...

Taiwanese Hairstylist Banned From TV Network After Outing Someone As Transgender Without Consent On Variety Show

In the competitive Taiwanese variety show circuit, having interesting anecdotes to share definitely helps one stand out. But some anecdotes, if not conveyed well, can end up getting you cancelled. Especially if it wasn't your own story to share in the first place. In a recent episode of Taiwanese variety show Dee Girls Talk, host Dee Hsu and a few other influencers...