Author - Stephanie Chan

Mario Ho’s Wife, Who Has 2 Kids, Mocked For Saying Childbirth Is “Not Painful”

Chinese model Ming Xi was so relaxed, she likened the atmosphere in the delivery room to a KTV lounge. Ask any mother and she would tell you giving birth is possibly one of the most painful experiences in a woman’s life. Well, not if the mother is Mario Ho’s wife, Chinese model Ming Xi. Mario, 28, son of late Casino King Stanley Ho, and Ming Xi,...

Zhang Zhehan Wants To Find Time To View The Island-Wide Welcome Fans Prepped For Him Around Singapore

The 32-year-old star, who is here for the Yes 933 Hits Fest, also tells 8days.sg that he doesn’t mind taking on a romance drama though something similar to Word of Honor would probably be off the cards. No part of this story can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. How big is Chinese singer-actor, Zhang Zhehan? Major. The 32-year-old is in Singapore to perform...

Never-Before-Seen Picture Of Song Hye Ko From 30 Years Ago Confirms She Has Always Looked This Beautiful

The 42-year-old Korean superstar was already uber pretty as a kid. We will be the first to admit that if we had our way, all our pictures as a kid should be thrown into a bonfire. But not if we were born as Korean actress Song Hye Ko. The Descendants of the Sun actress turned 42 on Wednesday (Nov 22) and...

Still no agreement with Indonesia on Sabah’s Sebatik maritime border, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: No agreement has been reached between Malaysia and Indonesia over the maritime boundary that includes the disputed Ambalat block in waters off the shared island of Sebatik in Tawau. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said that so far no agreement has been reached through bilateral meetings concerning Sebatik Island and the Sulawesi Sea. Hajiji...

Melaka coffee warehouse destroyed in late night fire

MELAKA: A local coffee company’s warehouse was destroyed in a fire at Taman Teknologi Cheng here on Sunday (Nov 26) night. Senior Fire Supt II Mohd Khairul Nizam Mohamad Anuar said the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received a distress call at 9.59pm Sunday before rushing to the scene and arriving four minutes later. Mohd Khairul Nizam,...

Eight people a day on average contract HIV daily in Malaysia, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: An average of eight people contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a day in the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister said that the continued prevalence of new infections could derail the nation's goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. "In general, Malaysia has succeeded in lowering new infections by up to 50% between...

Vehicles transporting construction materials eligible for targeted diesel subsidy

KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicles used to transport construction materials will continue to enjoy the diesel subsidy despite the upcoming targeted mechanism, says Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh. “Lorries that transport construction materials will not be affected (when the blanket subsidy is lifted) because they are still eligible for the diesel subsidy,” she...

Visa-free policy highlights good ties between KL, Beijing

KUALA LUMPUR: Diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, which will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, will be further strengthened with the unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Malaysia starting in December. Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan (pic) said Malaysia is the only South-East Asian country to benefit from this...

Sarawak’s proposed Year Six assessment to kick off in 2025, says state Education Minister

KUCHING: Sarawak's proposed standard assessment for Year Six pupils is scheduled to commence in 2025, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. He said this was when pupils in the state's dual language programme (DLP) for the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English would reach Year Six. "The assessment will focus...

Personal data will be tightly controlled under national Digital ID, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: Personal data security in the Digital Identity (Digital ID) will be under tight control, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications and Digital Minister said this can be done when the government provides a module that can be used by all ministries, and subsequently by the private sector as well, “With this module, we need not worry...