Hong Kong athlete Felix Diu may not have scored a medal at the Olympics, but it seems the 24-year-old has caught the attention of spectators worldwide. Seconds before the preliminary round in the men’s 100m race, Felix was seen pointing to his race bib with his surname ‘Diu’ as the cameras panned across the runners. In Cantonese,...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains committed to ensuring the country is a top destination for Chinese tourists, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said in line with this, the ministry aims to welcome five million Chinese tourists to Malaysia this year. He described it as a target that reflects...
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina landed in India's northeastern city of Agartala on Monday after fleeing Dhaka, broadcaster CNN-News18 reported. India is set to offer a safe passage to Hasina, the report said, citing intelligence sources. Media reports said she had flown in a military helicopter with her sister and was headed to India...
SEREMBAN: The ongoing protests in several areas of the United Kingdom (UK) are becoming increasingly alarming and have escalated into violence, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Therefore, he advised Malaysians residing in or visiting the UK to stay away from protest areas and register with the Malaysian High Commission in London to facilitate safety-related...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians experienced another heart-stopping round of badminton fever as Lee Zii Jia (pic) battled against India's Lakshya Sen. Hearts in every household soared as the World No. 7 shuttler clinched the nation’s second bronze medal in an electrifying match at the Paris Olympics. The online community was flooded with comments of praise and sheer pride...
Following the announcement of Reese Witherspoon’s split from her estranged husband Jim Toth back in March 2023, the 48-year-old actress appears to have already moved on and is ‘taking things slow’ with Oliver Haarmann. The Legally Blonde star was spotted on what appeared to be a date in New York City at L’Artusi with the 56-year-old financier, in photos that obtained by Page Six....
Simone Biles has celebrated her latest Olympic triumph with an apparent swipe at Donald Trump, related to his recent comments about “Black jobs.” The most decorated US gymnast won her second gold medal at Paris 2024—and the sixth of her career—in the individual all-around event on Thursday, August 1. She then cemented her self-embraced status as the GOAT...
Some domestic helpers form such close bonds with their employers, they become part of the family. A number of other people, however, are luckless when it comes to finding good help. Malaysian celebrity doctor, Shazril Shaharuddin, recently took to Instagram to share about an incident that happened with his two helpers. On the night of Jul 29, Dr Shazril was returning home...
Frequent visitors to Bangkok would most probably have heard of one popular Thai fruit juice and smoothie seller, whose stall is located in the city's Jodd Fairs Night Market. Dubbed the “most beautiful fruit juice lady”, the stall owner went viral in 2022, drawing the attention of not only locals, but also tourists who would make the trip down to...
Paris is currently going through a heatwave yet the athletes are reportedly only given a standing fan in their dorms. The athletes at the Paris Olympics definitely need ample rest to be in tip-top condition, but can you imagine how hard is it to sleep well when your room is as hot as an oven? Earlier this week, Malaysian...
