Author - Stephanie Chan

Nik Elin, daughter had no locus standi in Kelantan syariah law challenge, says dissenting judge

PUTRAJAYA: The mother and daughter duo who brought forth a challenge against the Kelantan syariah law had no locus standi in the matter, says the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak. Justice Abdul Rahman Sebli, who held the dissenting voice in the 8-1 decision, said the constitutional right of Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and...

Nga clarifies tailgating incident, says driver did not intend to break any traffic laws

PETALING JAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, whose official car was caught on camera tailgating an ambulance, clarified that his driver had given way to the emergency vehicle and had not intended to break traffic laws. Nga said that the incident occurred on the PLUS North-South expressway on Feb 3 when he was...

Influencer Jenn Chia Finds Husband In Background Of Her Selfie Taken 2 Years Before They Met

Someone should make this into a movie. Do you believe in the invisible string theory? The popular online term is used to refer to two individuals who have crossed paths long ago, and thanks to an ‘invisible string’, find each other again some time down the line, making them destined soulmates. Two people who believe in the theory...

Woman killed in Bidor water surge incident, four missing

IPOH: One woman died while four other people are feared to have drowned after being swept away in a water surge incident at Kampung Poh in Bidor. Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said the incident occurred at about 4pm on Wednesday (Feb 7) while the victims were picnicking near a river in the...

Deliver on promised reforms or face protests, Bersih tells Anwar’s govt

PETALING JAYA: Alleging that the government had not fulfilled its promises on reforms, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Election (Bersih) says it will not hesitate to take to the streets to demonstrate its disappointment. Bersih chairman Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz said the public had expressed its disappointment and anger regarding the latest developments in the...

Zahid: Umno to play its part in seeking full pardon for Najib

PUTRAJAYA: Umno will continue to seek a full royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president said this was to fulfil the wishes of the former prime minister and his family. However, the effort would be made with full respect towards His Majesty Sultan...

Rexy: Pearly-Thinaah assured of quality sparring with Indonesian ex-men’s doubles players

PETALING JAYA: National director of coaching Rexy Mainaky has brought in two former Indonesian international shuttlers to spar with top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah. Ade Yusuf, who was ranked world No. 16 with Wahyu Nayaka in 2015 in the men’s doubles, and Gerardo Rizqullah Hafidz, also a former Indonesian men’s doubles player, have started...

Khalid, hardman with a heart

PETALING JAYA: He was a firm character and brooked no nonsense but for his friends and those loyal to him, he would do anything. That was former national footballer Khalid Ali, a key member of the national team that qualified for the 1980 Olympics. Khalid had also won numerous trophies as a Selangor player. Khalid was known...

Wang Leehom Wins Lawsuit Against Netizen Who Claimed The Singer Was In An Orgy

The rumour-monger also alluded that the singer's sex partners were Blackie Chen, Christine Fan and Vivian Hsu. Mandopop star Wang Leehom saw his reputation and career plummet after ex-wife Lee Jinglei called him out for cheating on her during their ugly divorce battle in 2021. She would accuse him of being sex addict who solicited prostitutes, and Leehom quickly became the subject of numerous gossip by rumour-mongers...

Taiwanese Influencer Attacked In Public, Says Everyone She Has Had Arguments With Is A Suspect

The influencer, Chen Yee, has been known to offend people with her harsh remarks in a bid to gain views online. Imagine minding your own business when you are suddenly clobbered for no apparent reason. Taiwanese influencer Chen Yee, 39, was reportedly attacked on the streets of Taipei on Monday (Feb 5) by a twentysomething man known only by...