Author - Stephanie Chan

Federal Constitution gives power to grant pardons

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to grant pardons, reprieves and respites in respect of all offences which have been tried by court-martial and all offences committed in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, while the Ruler or Governor of a state has similar power in respect of all...

Sultan Ibrahim’s resolute nature a catalyst for unity

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The leadership of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, renowned for his firm and courageous demeanour, could be a significant catalyst in strengthening the unity of the people. Johor Heath and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon expressed his confidence that His Majesty, as the Supreme Head of State, could be a...

High for June but low for Jun in Thailand tournament

PETALING JAYA: Professional singles shuttler Cheam June Wei got off to a good start but it was a low blow for Leong Jun Hao in the Thailand Masters. The world No. 61 June Wei showed he had been slowly finding his feet again as he stormed into the second round after beating world No. 50 Jan...

Clashes erupt at Greek protest against education reform

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police fired teargas and briefly clashed with protesters outside parliament on Thursday during demonstrations against plans to let foreign private universities operate in the country. Thousands of students and other demonstrators marched largely peacefully through central Athens in the early afternoon, some of them holding banners reading: "No to the privatisation of...

Najib’s daughter posts message for father on social media

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib, shares a message with a photo of her father on her Instagram story. In the short clip, she wrote, "Always waiting for your return, however long it takes", as a dedication to her father, a former prime minister of Malaysia. The post was backed with the...

Public invited to join in KL unity parade on Feb 24

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is invited to participate in the Kuala Lumpur Unity Parade 2024 to be held on Feb 24. It will start at 5pm at Dataran Merdeka with pit stops at Pasar Seni, GMBB Creative Community Shopping Centre, Jalan Alor, Lot 10 Shopping Centre and Berjaya Times Square before ending at Lalaport BBCC. The parade...

Emma Stone Opens Up About Working With an Intimacy Coordinator for ‘Poor Things:’ She Was a ‘Safety Net’

The actress recently stepped out to promote the film and attend a special screening in London, England. Emma Stone, 35, revealed why it was important to work with intimacy coordinator Elle McAlpine while making her film Poor Things, in a new interview. The actress, who recently attended a screening of the movie in London, England with director Yorgos Lanthimos, opened...

Justin & Hailey Bieber Cuddle Close & Kiss in Rare PDA Photos: ‘We’re Cute’

Justin Bieber gave fans a new glimpse into his romantic relationship with wife Hailey Bieber on Instagram. Couple goals! Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber cozied up to each other in new photos that the singer shared on his Instagram on January 30. In the first image, Hailey, 27, wrapped her arm around Justin’s arm and leaned her head against his shoulder, as...

Taiwanese Actress Carol Wan Kicked Repeatedly By Husband In Public; Says They Were Drunk & Have Apologised To Each Other At Home

A video shows the actress crying and curled up by the side of the road after getting assaulted. Taiwanese media have been going to town with news about 52-year-old Taiwanese actress Carol Wan, who came in second in the Miss World 1990 pageant, assaulted by her husband in public. Carol was seen having dinner with her husband...

Pei Kee’s going with the flow and finding her rhythm in mixed doubles

PETALING JAYA: The road is still long for national doubles shuttler Go Pei Kee but the 21-year-old is steadily finding her footing in the mixed doubles category. Paired up with doubles player Choong Hon Jian, Pei Kee said the pair are doing the best they can despite the relatively short duration they have been teammates. “The both...