Tito Jackson, one of the founding members of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70, as confirmed by the family’s former manager, Steve Manning. According to Entertainment Tonight, the musician passed away on Sunday, September 15, after suffering an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. At the time of writing,...
‘80s Hong Kong martial arts star Norman Chui Siu Keung passed away from oesophageal cancer on September 1 in Beijing. He was 73. The news was confirmed by veteran actor and spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association Tin Kai Man, who expressed his condolences following inquiries from the media. Norman's sudden death shocked and saddened...
You'd think it's almost impossible for anyone to outshine Chinese actress Liu Yifei, 37, given how she's considered one of the most beautiful stars of her generation. Well, that is until you put her next to Taiwanese screen goddess Shu Qi, 50. In a video circulating online, Shu Qi and Yifei, who are both global ambassadors of luxury Italian brand Bulgari, were seen...
PETALING JAYA: The country's 156 local authorities will be evaluated under a performance-based “traffic light” grading system from next year, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of public services by local authorities, he told the media after an event in Papar, Sabah on Monday (Sept 16). Nga...
ALOR SETAR: Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers wishing to go to Thailand over the long weekend had their dreams dashed at the border due to passport issues, income tax arrears, Customs tax, and unresolved old criminal cases. Kedah Immigration director Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain said the problems were detected through data obtained from the Bukit Kayu Hitam...
KUALA PERLIS: A ferry that ran aground after hitting a sandbank while carrying 567 passengers from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi at 2.30pm on Monday (Sept 16), safely continued its trip to Langkawi that evening. Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd General Manager (Captain) Dr Baharin Baharom said the passenger ferry was able to move after being...
PUTRAJAYA: It never crossed Michael Tong Wai Siong’s mind to become the father of three boys from different races and religions. However, fate has significantly changed the life of the 55-year-old. Michael, affectionately known as 'Uncle Mike,' said his deep interest in charity work and participation in shelter home programmes through a car club led him...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry and Sabah Health Department have been urged to expedite their investigation of a specialist doctor's death in Lahad Datu. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the tragic loss underscores serious concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of doctors in the public healthcare system. ALSO READ: Dzulkefly wants...
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians must reject religious extremism and hatred in all forms, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). The Prime Minister called for compassion and love among the people, urging them to learn from the formation of Malaysia. He noted that those who fought for the country's freedom over 60 years ago did not have academic certificates...
Imagine being super hyped to go on vacation, only to be denied entry upon reaching your destination. That’s what happened to a Thai woman, who landed in South Korea on September 3. She took to the Facebook group ‘Travelling to Korea by Yourself’ to recount the unpleasant experience. Upon arriving in South Korea, the woman was allegedly posed a number of...
