Author - Stephanie Chan

Agency denies top South Korean actors Kim Sae-ron, Kim Soo-hyun dating rumours

SEOUL (The south Korea herald/ANN): Rumours that top South Korean actors Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun are dating, which began circulating after a post was uploaded on the former’s social media account early morning on March 24, are untrue, said the agency representing Kim Soo-hyun later the same day. “The current rumours of Kim Soo-hyun’s romantic...

Indian minister Jaishankar’s official visit to Malaysia a big boost for relations of two countries, says business council

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The upcoming official visit of India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar to Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (March 27) is poised to serve as a crucial platform for both countries to discuss their visions for the Indo-Pacific region, especially as Malaysia prepares to assume the Asean chair in 2025. Co-Chairman of Asean India...

Li Ronghao Stopped By Tourist Who Only Wanted The Singer To Take A Photo For Him

Of course he had no idea how big a star Ronghao is. Celebrities are used to being approached by strangers for photos, but what if the person just wants you to help take a pic for them? That’s what happened to Chinese singer Li Ronghao last week in Paris. The 38-year-old, who was in the French city for his concert, shared on social media...

Nang Nak Star Winai Kraibutr Dies At 54 After Battling Rare Skin Disease For 5 Years

The Thai actor had planned to hold a concert but his health suddenly took a turn for the worse last week. Thai actor Winai Kraibutr, best known for starring in 1999 horror film Nang Nak, has passed away after suffering from bullous pemphigoid, a rare skin disease, for five years. He was 54. His wife announced his passing on social media,...

Complaints made in US, Singapore against local firm that promised quick returns on crypto investments

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Singapore-registered firm is under investigation after allegedly failing to pay investors who have pumped money into its cryptocurrency investment schemes. Reports have been filed against InvesableAI with the Singapore police, and with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Incorporated in the Republic on June...

Singapore’s first ministerial corruption case expands with new charges against ex-transport minister

SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore’s first ministerial corruption case expanded Monday with new charges alleging that a former transport minister received bottles of whisky and wine, golf clubs and a luxury Brompton bike from a contractor who had dealings with the government. S. Iswaran, a former senior politician in the long-ruling People’s Action Party, pleaded not guilty to...

Umno is part of unity government’s struggle, says Saifuddin

PETALING JAYA: Umno is a partner in the struggles within the framework of the unity government, says PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Whether it was with Umno or DAP, he said he was "not apologetic" about his views. "Why can't we adopt such an approach, which is reasonable in the context of fulfilling the mandate...

‘She is just like any other person’

SIBU: Like many other little girls, Missclyen Roland loves all things pink.“Pink is her favourite colour. Her bag is pink, and she has stuffed it with her toys,” said her father Roland Jimbai. His daughter also loves bone broth and vegetables, said the 49-year-old. However, Missclyen, who will turn three in May, must deal with a rare condition...

Fire in Bangsar’s housing area

KUALA LUMPUR: A fire broke out at an affluent housing area in Bangsar on Monday night (March 25). The incident, believed to been an electrical fire. Brickfields OCPD Asst Comm Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood, when contacted, confirmed that no fatalities were reported from the fire. The fire was extinguished at around 9 pm. Firetrucks were at the scene at...

“Quick, Let Him Go”: Tony Leung Looks So Awkward In This Pic With HK Band P1X3L

The actor's social anxiety strikes again. Much has been said about Hong Kong movie superstar Tony Leung and his social anxiety. The 61-year-old previously shared that he gets nervous when meeting people for the first time and feels helpless in crowds. That couldn’t be more evident when he attended the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards last week. Tony had just won Best Actor for his role in The Goldfinger, and everyone wanted a...