Author - Stephanie Chan

PM Anwar visits Hulu Kinta assemblyman

IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today visited Hulu Kinta assemblyman Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad whose father died yesterday. Anwar spent about 10 minutes with the family before leaving. Also present was Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, who is also Perak PKR chairman. Meanwhile, Muhamad Arafat said his 76-year-old father was admitted to the...

Johor urged to prepare for the Singapore crowd

JOHOR BARU: The authorities should take the necessary steps to reduce congestion at the Causeway and Second Link during the coming Chinese New Year, says the Johor Tourist Guides Association. Its chairman Jimmy Leong said arrivals into the state would spike at that time and this would be good for local businesses. “The Singapore crowd will usually...

Royal send off: Seven routes in KL to be fully closed on Tuesday, 13 others shut in stages

KUALA LUMPUR: On Tuesday (Jan 30), seven routes in the capital will be fully closed, and 13 routes will be closed in stages in conjunction with the sending off ceremony for the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. In a statement Sunday (Jan 28), Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT),...

Harimau Malaya fan who sold bike to fund Asian Cup trip gets a new motorcycle

PETALING JAYA: Die hard football fan, Derrick Gan nicknamed 'brown-haired bro' has received a new motorcycle from Modenas. "Derrick continued supporting and became the 12th player of Harimau Malaya team! Forever a Malayan Tiger!" Modenas said in a social media post. ALSO READ: Fan who sold motorcycle to watch Harimau Malaya play in Doha lauded for his patriotism Gan,...

Yanxi Palace Producer Yu Zheng Slammed For Telling Actress, Who Weighs 46kg, To Lose More Weight

He also called her "fat" and offered to lose weight together with her. Chinese producer and screenwriter Yu Zheng, who's best known for creating 2018 hit drama Story of Yanxi Palace, is no stranger to controversy. He’s not one to mince his words and has no qualms about criticising actors on social media. Recently, he took to Weibo to share photos from upcoming period...

Chinese Heartthrob Dylan Wang Bares Torso; Told To “Cover Up” ‘Cos He Doesn’t Have Six-Pack Abs

Is it just us or has Chinese actor Dylan Wang been a magnet for online hate recently? This time, mean-spirited netizens have called out the 25-year-old heartthrob for not having six-pack abs when he bared his middle section in a fashion spread for the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar China. “Better to cover up!” wrote one netizen. Here's what we think:...

The people have benefitted from King’s justice, prudence, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the people had benefited from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's justice and prudence in ensuring that everyone enjoyed peace throughout His Majesty's reign. The Prime Minister said the concern shown by Al-Sultan Abdullah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah for...

Fan who sold motorcycle to watch Harimau Malaya play in Doha lauded for his patriotism

KUALA LUMPUR: The fighting spirit of the Harimau Malaya players who fought hard in the last Group E match against South Korea, despite realising that the chance to progress to the next stage had long been buried, deserves praise. But the same praise must be given to a fan of Harimau Malaya who still roared despite...

Small fire breaks out at mall due to Chinese New Year decorations

PETALING JAYA: A small fire broke out at the IOI Puchong Mall when a Chinese New Year decorative booth burst into flames. When contacted, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident occurred on Saturday (Jan 27) and added that a distress call was received at around 7.20pm. "Passers-by extinguished the fire...

Several roads, highways to be temporarily closed on Jan 28 for King’s departure ceremony rehearsal

KUALA LUMPUR: Several main roads and highways around the capital will be closed in stages from 9 am to 10 am tomorrow for the rehearsal of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's departure ceremony. Kuala Lumpur Enforcement and Traffic Investigation Department chief ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said that full closure would...