Author - Stephanie Chan

Winless day for Malaysia at the World Tour Finals

PETALING JAYA: It was a dull day for Malaysia at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou when men’s doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and mixed doubles Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lost their opening matches on Wednesday (Dec 13). World No. 3 Aaron-Wooi Yik were beaten 16-21, 21-14, 18-21 by Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan in...

Aaron-Wooi Yik left with mountain to climb after wasteful display in opening loss

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (pic) have had some success in the major events but their continuous struggle in the World Tour Finals remains a mystery. Despite their determination to do well in the event that started in Hangzhou yesterday, Aaron-Wooi Yik fell 16-21, 21-14, 18-21 to Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan...

Cha Eun Woo Kissing Co-Star With Tongue In Drama Leaves Internet Feeling All Hot And Bothered

Some netizens have digitally brightened the scene to get a clearer view of the 26-year-old idol's tongue in action. Others have criticised it for being “unnecessarily raunchy”. Fans of Korean heartthrob Cha Eun Woo, 26, are probably having the best time watching him in his latest drama A Good Day To Be A Dog. The dashing idol stars in...

Aaron Kwok’s Apartment Building Becomes Popular Photo Spot For Chinese Tourists

While it is located in the upmarket Happy Valley neighbourhood, netizens have criticised it's exterior for looking dilapidated. With a 3,000 sq ft apartment on the top floor of a residential building in Hong Kong’s upmarket Happy Valley, Heavenly King Aaron Kwok and his family are naturally living a cushy life. However, his residence has also started becoming a...

Sabah govt keen to take over management of KK airport, says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is keen to take over the management of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in view of the longstanding "inaction" to resolve issues at the airport. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said that the state government should look into taking control of the management as many issues remain unattended...

KTMB train services restored after crane mishap near Rawang

PETALING JAYA: All Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) services affected by a crane that collapsed near the Rawang train station have been restored. Services resumed with train no 2303 leaving at 5.35am on Thursday (Dec 14) from Tanjung Malim to the Sungai Buloh station. ALSO READ: Crane that fell, disrupted KTMB services was near Rawang train station, says...

Experts call for stringent measures as Covid-19 cases continue to rise

PETALING JAYA: With the number of Covid-19 cases almost doubling in the last week, it is time for Malaysians to mask up again. Although it’s no longer mandatory, medical experts are also calling on people to take the precautionary measures enforced during the height of the pandemic. ALSO READ: Covid-19 cases spiking but still under control Masking up, especially...

Cabinet reshuffle has nothing to do with ‘protecting’ Umno president, says Zambry

PUTRAJAYA: The recent Cabinet reshuffle has nothing to do with “protecting” Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic). The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said it was Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s right to form his own team. Zambry said that the Cabinet reshuffle was done after Anwar made...

Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given an assurance that it will top up the pension amount for retired civil servants to ensure that it is not less than what is currently received, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) said. "Although there is a court decision, the government, specifically the Treasury, has decided to top up the amount...

Man donates over 60% of RM56mil lottery winnings

PETALING JAYA: A man in China’s Henan province donated most of his 86.62 million yuan (RM56.5mil) lottery winnings, saying that he could not spend it all, Sin Chew Daily reported. According to local reports, a man wearing a mask arrived to collect his winnings but donated 53 million yuan (RM34.6mil) – 61% of his winnings –...