Author - Stephanie Chan

Survey shows most Malaysians not interested in physical activities

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are showing an inclination towards a sedentary lifestyle, with a higher percentage of physical inactivity compared to their regional peers. According to the recently released National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, one in three adults in Malaysia was not physically active. Among those leading sedentary lives, half spent more than two hours a...

Downpour wreaks havoc in Klang Valley

PETALING JAYA: Heavy rain in some parts of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur caused flash floods and trees to fall, says Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM). In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday (May 25), the LLM reported that a flash flood from Taman Megah to Damansara Utama in Selangor was causing heavy traffic. “Flash flood at...

Man apologises after hurting Hindus over Quran reciting video at Batu Caves Temple

KUALA LUMPUR: Receiving backlash for a video where he recited verses from the Quran in front of the Batu Caves Hindu Temple, a tourist has now issued an apology. The tourist who goes by the handle @abdeentube apologised for his behaviour on his TikTok account. In the video, he said he received angry messages after making the...

Retired teacher gives up on debt-ridden son

JOHOR BARU: After two decades of repeatedly bailing out her son from debt, a single mother has finally decided to sever ties with him after he borrowed money from multiple loan sharks. Retired teacher Chia Hui Chiang, 62, said she had forked out about RM100,000 to pay off the debts. “He would beg me for help each...

Anwar calls on youths to enhance, uphold unity

JOHOR BARU: Having primary schools were a certain race is the majority should not be an issue, as it is a system that has been inherited from the nation's founding fathers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the matter should be approached with open heartedness and respect. ALSO READ: Preserve, nurture harmony to be passed...

Princess Kate Might Not Return to Public Engagements Until Late 2024: Report

Kate Middleton is set to return to her duties in the fall of 2024 as she focuses on cancer treatment. Princess Kate Middleton will not return to the spotlight until fall 2024 as she focuses on recovering from her battle with cancer, according to a new report. “No one wants to put any pressure [on Kate],” royal expert Richard Eden told Daily...

Why the Royal Family Has Postponed Their Public Engagements

The royal family has postponed their public engagements due to the general election, according to Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace disclosed that the Royal Family will not take part in any public appearances amid Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s statement about a general election on July 4. As stated by the palace on May 22, “Following the Prime Minister’s...

Zhang Ziyi, 45, All Smiles In Cannes After Ex-Husband Wang Feng, 52, Confirms Dating Influencer 19 Years His Junior

Did anyone expect her to appear downcast for the cameras? Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her latest film, She’s Got No Name. Despite the inclusion of big names for the movie, it was overshadowed by news of the actress’ ex Wang Feng, who announced he was dating Chinese influencer,...

Ex TVB Actress Zoey Sham Mistaken For A Domestic Helper By Son’s School Principal

Zoey, who is married to Malaysian tycoon Dixon Chin, was not happy with the way the principal spoke to her. Hong Kong actress Zoey Sham, 37, has been living her best taitai life since marrying Malaysian tycoon Dixon Chin in 2012. She and Dixon have two sons, aged nine and five. Recently, Zoey took to Instagram to complain about an...

Cheryl Yang’s Dance Moves On Sisters Who Make Waves Likened To Sun Wukong

When you want to look like Sun Yanzi but end up looking like Sun Wukong. Those who have been following reality competition Sisters Who Make Waves for the past four seasons will know how challenging it is for actresses to be on it. How are they supposed to match up to professional singers and dancers on stage in such...