Author - Stephanie Chan

Take action and move on, says PM on socks issue

PUTRAJAYA: While action should be taken over the controversial socks issue, the country should not dwell over the issue, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said leaders and the public should not drag the issue further and should instead focus on other important matters. "My stance is clear. There are reports, lines were crossed and...

HK Star, 26, Attempts Suicide After Receiving Online Hate For New Relationship 3 Months After Ex’s Death

The scandal-plagued Nathan Ngai was found in a precarious position by the sea. Hong Kong singing show contestant Nathan Ngai (魏念恩), who gained fame after participating in ViuTV’s King Maker V last year, has been taken to hospital after an alleged suicide attempt. According to HK01, at around 2am yesterday (Mar 18), Nathan’s friends noticed he had deleted all...

Kanye West & Wife Bianca Censori Hold Hands as She Shows Her Partial Lower Backside in Neon Leggings

In a new video circulating online, Bianca was seen walking with Ye, partially revealing her lower back with her pulled-down leggings. Bianca Censori stepped out with her husband, Kanye “Ye” West, in Los Angeles on Monday, March 18, letting her bright neon leggings partially expose her lower backside as she held hands with the 46-year-old rapper. The 29-year-old Yeezy...

Sophie Turner Requests to ‘Reactivate’ Joe Jonas Divorce As Child Custody Settlement Stalls

According to new court documents, the 'Game of Thrones' alum filed to reopen her divorce case with the Jonas Brothers vocalist. Sophie Turner has reportedly requested to “reactive” her divorce case from estranged husband Joe Jonas. The former pair — who announced their shocking divorce last summer — are still working out a child custody settlement as well as a...

Pupils may feel singled out, say parent groups

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry’s measure to separate pupils into a three-month intervention programme has sparked concerns among parent groups that fear it may lead to pupils feeling singled out and stigmatised. Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) chairman Mak Chee Kin said segregating pupils who have yet to master the 3M skills – reading,...

Anwar upset over petty bickering

PUTRAJAYA: As Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making efforts to bring in investments for Malaysia from abroad, he says he is disappointed to find people caught up with bak kut teh and school canteen issues upon returning home. “Malaysia needs strong economic growth instead of never-ending bickering. “While I was talking about investments (abroad), I came back...

Cops seize KK Mart vendor’s controversial socks from Batu Pahat factory

BATU PAHAT: Police have conducted checks at the factory which was the vendor that supplied the socks sold at convenience store chain KK Super Mart. Batu Pahat OCPD Asst Comm Ismail Dollah said a team of 40 policemen inspected Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd here at 9am on Tuesday (March 19). “We seized five pairs of socks...

No action to be taken against coffee shops that had RM2 ‘no drinks’ signs

GEORGE TOWN: No action will be taken by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry on the two coffee shops which had placed signs stating that those who do not order drinks will be charged RM2 This comes following an inspection of both Lebuh Carnavon eateries on Sunday (March 17), said the ministry's Penang director...

Stern action must be taken on those culpable in sock issue, says King

PETALING JAYA: Stern action must be taken against those found culpable in the controversial sock issue, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Sultan Ibrahim said socks being sold with the word "Allah" on them was a grave issue as it offends Muslims and threatens national harmony. ALSO READ: Vendor behind sock controversy apologises again, regrets any...

Ipoh White Coffee ranked top ten best coffee in the world, according to TasteAtlas

KUALA LUMPUR: Ipoh White Coffee has been voted one of the most popular coffees in the world. According to culinary travel guide portal TasteAtlas, Ipoh White Coffee came in 10th on the "Top 39 Coffees in the World" list released on March 15, beating the likes of Vietnamese Iced coffee, Espresso and even Dalgona. TasteAtlas described Ipoh...