Author - Stephanie Chan

Taiwanese Actress Ady An Called Heartless For Not Visiting Tycoon Husband In Prison

Her husband, who the boss of Macau's second biggest casino junket, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges including illegal gambling, fraud, and money laundering. Taiwanese actress Ady An has been keeping a low profile ever since her husband Levo Chan was arrested in Macau, where they were based, in 2022. Formerly the chairman of Tak Chun Group, the second biggest casino junket operator in...

Muhyiddin’s 3R remarks: Let the authorities handle it, says Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno views seriously the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah’s decree for police to take firm action against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly touching on the 3R issue (race, religion, royalty) while campaigning in the Nenggiri state by-election recently. Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, however, said the party...

Tengku Mahkota Pahang urges police to investigate Muhyiddin’s statement

PETALING JAYA: The Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed anger and displeasure against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who has deliberately and cynically cited the responsibilities and role of the Sultan of Pahang when he was the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Tengku Hasanal said as a former prime...

Immigration Dept to investigate staff rudeness claim

PUTRAJAYA: An investigation has been launched following a TikTok video that claimed rude service by the Immigration Department. Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, at a press conference on Monday (Aug 19) at the department’s special operations and intelligence headquarters here, said that he was aware of the video and had ordered a thorough investigation to be...

Military procurement personnel to be rotated every three years to prevent misconduct, says Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Parties involved in the procurement of military assets and the construction of military facilities will be rotated every three years to prevent misconduct, including corruption, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Without providing further details, the Defence Minister stated that those involved in military asset procurement will not remain in their positions for long...

Family weeps as slain teacher Istiqomah begins final journey to Pasir Mas hometown

MELAKA: Tears flowed among family members of murder victim Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi during her final journey from Melaka Hospital's mortuary to a burial ground at Kampung Kubang Badak, Pasir Mas in Kelantan. The family members including children, all clad in black, wept as the van carrying the remains of the 34-year-old teacher left the mortuary at...

Najib’s 1MDB charge defective, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: There has never been evidence that showed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was at AmIslamic Bank Bhd to commit the crime he is accused of, the High Court here was told. Najib's lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah submitted that the prosecution never showed evidence that the former Pekan MP was...

LHDN, Customs to inspect thousands of Klang Valley businesses to ensure tax compliance

CYBERJAYA: Thousands of Klang Valley businesses will be inspected for tax compliance by officers from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and Royal Malaysian Customs Department as part of Ops Metro 2024, says Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin. The LHDN chief executive officer said the newly announced joint operation will see over 1,000 officers from both LHDN...

PM Anwar: Agencies handling bumiputra agenda must be responsible, accountable

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned agencies and bodies handling the bumiputra agenda to carry out their duties responsibly to ensure that it will achieve its intended goals. The Prime Minister cautioned against "damaging" and misusing the agencies for personal gain and accumulation of wealth. Anwar also assured that the other races will not...

Blackpink’s Lisa & Tag Heuer CEO Boyfriend Seen On Dinner Date In Hawaii; Netizens Shocked At How Overpriced Food Was

Blackpink’s Lisa, 27, and LVMH scion Frederic Arnault, 28, might not have confirmed their romance publicly but evidence that the pair are dating just keeps rolling in. Well, not that they are very discreet. Since July 2023, they have been spotted together on several occasions around the world, most recently on a date in Hawaii. Last week, a fan took to X to share that...