Author - Stephanie Chan

Taiwanese Stars Post Controversial Chinese Reunification Message On Weibo Saying “Taiwan’s Independence Is A Dead End”

The message comes days after the inauguration of Taiwan's new president Lai Ching Te. Since the election of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching Te, political tensions between Taiwan and China have been an all-time high. China also decried the Lai Ching Te's inauguration address on Monday (May 20), saying it crossed a red line when he announced...

Malaysian Harvard law student wins prestigious US award for helping poor clients

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Arjun Gananathan, a Doctor of Law candidate at Harvard Law School in the United States, has won the 2024 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award. The award recognises a student dedicated to improving access to justice and equity. It was established in 2021 to honour the late Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief and...

Malaysia’s giant softshell turtle on the brink of extinction

JERANTUT: Over five decades ago, five to six female giant softshell turtles could be seen laying eggs daily - during the height of the nesting season in March and April - on the sandy banks of Sungai Tembeling in the Taman Negara area in Pahang. However, throughout March and April this year, only seven of them...

Unretouched Photo Of Jerry Yan, 47, Disappoints Netizens Who Are Used To Seeing The Actor Looking Youthful

One downside of being known for your good-looks? People expect you to look perfect all the time. Take Taiwanese star Jerry Yan for example. The 47-year-old actor got his start in showbiz as a model in 2000, when he was 23. A year later, he catapulted to fame playing Daoming Si in Meteor Garden. More than two decades on, Jerry is still known...

24-year-old uni student falls to her death from hotel balcony in Tanjung Bungah

GEORGE TOWN: A 24-year-old university student was killed after falling from a 21st-floor hotel balcony in Tanjung Bungah here. She was said to be on a holiday trip with her boyfriend. They were both from Kelantan. Police were alerted after the public discovered her body while her boyfriend was in the shower during the incident at about...

Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy, says Zahid

HONG KONG: Malaysia and Hong Kong have agreed to collaborate in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as the economy for mutual benefit. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was agreed upon during his meeting with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of the Hong Kong...

Jennifer Lopez Responds to Question About Ben Affleck Marriage: ‘You Know Better Than That’

The ‘Atlas’ actress is asked about her love life while promoting her latest Netflix movie. Jennifer Lopez and her costars weren’t impressed with one question during a press event for their new film Atlas. While visiting Mexico City, Jennifer, 54, was asked by a reporter to address the chatter surrounding her marriage to Ben Affleck. Before she could answer, however,...

Soon Huat-Shevon earn first win after marriage

KUALA LUMPUR: Newlyweds Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie have every reason to be happy after successfully clearing their first-round hurdle in the Malaysian Masters today. The world No. 18 independent mixed doubles pair broke their duck by securing their first win over South Korea’s world No. 103 Ko Sung-hyun-Eom Hye-won 21-19, 21-17 in the third meeting...

HK’s Top Idol Keung To Shows Off Slimmer Look In New Instagram Pictures

The self-deprecating 25-year-old also posted older photos to poke fun at himself. Mirror’s Keung To is used to people commenting about his weight and looks. And coming in third for ‘The 100 Most Handsome Faces’ earlier this year definitely didn't help. However, it seems the Hong Kong singer has noticeably lost some weight, even going so far as to confidently post pictures...

Teacher In Sarawak Uses Own Money To Transform Classroom Into Hipster Cafe To Motivate Students To Attend Classes

A good teacher inspires and few people are as inspiring as Cikgu Tarmizi. Some teachers touch the lives of their students in the most special ways. A teacher in Sarawak, Malaysia, recently had the brilliant idea to give his classroom a total makeover, transforming the otherwise drab place into a chic cafe. Kelantan native Muhamad Tarmizi Awang, known as Cikgu Tarmizi...