Author - Stephanie Chan

Greater Bay Airlines launches Singapore-Hong Kong flights, one-way fares from RM288

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Hong-Kong based Greater Bay Airlines (GBA), a low-cost carrier, will launch flights between Singapore and Hong Kong on April 26. One-way fares will start at HK$480 (S$82 - RM288). Founded by Chinese property mogul Wong Cho Bau, who also owns the Shenzhen-headquartered Donghai Airlines, GBA joins carriers Singapore Airlines, Scoot and Cathay...

Large swathes of Peninsular Malaysia under Level 1 heatwave alert

PETALING JAYA: According to the latest advisory from MetMalaysia, almost all states in Malaysia - except for Terengganu - are in the grip of a heat alert, with a total of 47 localities involved. This is the largest number of localities under a heatwave alert since the dry hot season began in early February. The entire state...

‘Why the aggressive push on Padu registration?’

KOTA KINABALU: Leaders from Sabah and Sarawak have persisted in voicing their concerns over data security and privacy of the Central Database Hub (Padu). Among them is Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, who joined the chorus of people who had reservations about it. He said he was “deeply concerned” by the Federal Government’s...

Man killed after being punched by foreigner during argument

PETALING JAYA: A local man was killed after he was punched by a foreign man at an entertainment outlet in Sea Park because of a shoulder bump. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said the incident occurred at about 1am on Saturday (March 23). "The foreign man had bumped the shoulder of the victim, leading to...

Police reports lodged over death threat against Akmal

MELAKA: A police report has been lodged by Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (pic) over a death threat involving the controversial socks issue. The Umno Youth chief lodged the report at Jasin police headquarters at 5.30pm on Tuesday (March 26). ALSO READ: Molotov cocktail thrown at KK Super Mart outlet in Perak Dr Muhamad Akmal said he decided to lodge...

A Barefaced Charmaine Sheh, 48, Looks Amazing On Flight

It’s almost criminal to look this good without make-up We are so used to seeing Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh, 48, all dolled up that we tend to forget she looks even better without make-up. A passenger who was on the same flight to Hong Kong managed to discreetly snap a shot of the barefaced Charmaine. But what caught...

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Reportedly React to Kate Middleton’s Cancer Revelation

Kate's brother-in-law and sister-in-law shared a new statement after the Princess of Wales delivered her shocking health update. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reacted to the news of Princess Kate‘s cancer diagnosis. Their reported response comes just hours after the Princess of Wales, 42, updated the world on her health. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope...

Swiss Open always a sweet outing for Soon Huat-Shevon

PETALING JAYA: The Swiss Open continues to be a happy hunting ground for mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie. World No. 14 Soon Huat-Shevon reached their third consecutive final in the tournament after beating world No. 15 Dutch pair Robin Tabeling-Selena Piek 21-18, 21-16 in Basel on Saturday to set up an all-Malaysian title...

Soon Huat-Shevon end six-year wait for title in Swiss Open

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie defeated fellow Malaysians Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to end their six-year wait for a title in the Swiss Open. World No. 14 Soon Huat-Shevon played brilliantly to beat world No. 9 Tang Jie-Ee Wei 21-16, 21-13 in a surprisingly one sided final in Basel on...

‘Euphoria’ Season 3: HBO Revels Filming Is Delayed in New Statement

In a new update, HBO explained that the cast is allowed to 'pursue other opportunities' while Sam Levinson works on the season 3 script. Euphoria will return for season 3, but filming has yet to start as of March 2024. Euphoria has become one of HBO’s biggest hits, so it’s no surprise that the show quickly got the green...