Author - Stephanie Chan

Coldplay Earns Praise At Tokyo Concert For Granting Song Request By Fan Who Lost Her Husband

The fan held a board with the words: "Can you play Everglow for my husband in heaven?" British rock band Coldplay has received critical acclaim for their ongoing Music Of The Spheres world tour which has seen the group delighting audiences with eye-catching set pieces while protecting the environment with eco-friendly initiatives. On Monday (Nov 6), the group...

One dead in ammonia gas leak at Sandakan factory

KOTA KINABALU: A man was killed after ammonia gas leaked at an ice manufacturing factory in Sandakan. Sandakan OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Fuad Abd Malek said prior to the 10am incident yesterday, a group of seven people were carrying out maintenance on one of the machines. “During the repair works, one pipe burst and ammonia gas from...

‘We won’t burden our customers’

JOHOR BARU: Many food operators here are not planning to adjust the cost of their chicken dishes yet despite the price of poultry having been floated for over a week. Some are even willing to absorb the extra cost should the price not increase beyond RM1 per kg. Food stall operator Sumardi Kasdul has been selling fried...

Two-day toll-free travel for Deepavali

KUALA LUMPUR: Toll charges will be free for all highway users today and tomorrow in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the toll waiver would be given to all vehicles and at all toll plazas except for Johor’s Plaza Tol Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Plaza Tol Tanjung Kupang. “The ministry...

Wang Leehom Spotted At Genting Highlands Theme Park Before Concert

He later shared a photo of him on a free-fall ride. A trip to Genting Highlands isn’t complete without a visit to its theme parks. And it is no different for celebs. Mandopop star Wang Leehom, 47, who is in Genting for his two-night One Leehom Wang concert, took time out to check out the GentingSkyWorlds Theme Park with his entourage...

Deepavali a path to achieving Malaysia Madani through cultural diversity and harmony, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The Deepavali celebration is a path to developing a Madani Malaysia which is respectful and racially harmonious, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the cultural diversity in the country must continue to be protected and be shielded away from any efforts to weaken it. “The unity government will ensure the socioeconomic...

Skeletal remains of man found near Putra Heights LRT station

SUBANG JAYA: Workers have discovered the skeletal remains of a man near a LRT station here. Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said that the workers were performing maintenance at the Putra Heights LRT electrical substation on Thursday (Nov 9) when they made the gruesome find. The remains were found in some shrubbery below...

Soccer-Midfielder Maddison pulls out of England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers with injury

(Reuters) - Midfielder James Maddison has withdrawn from England's forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to an ankle injury, his club Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Friday. The 26-year-old was substituted in the first-half stoppage time during Spurs' 4-1 home loss against rivals Chelsea after going to the ground without contact. The game...

Tze Yong eyes strong showing in Masters after missing World Tour Finals ticket

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Ng Tze Yong (pic) may have missed the chance to compete in the World Tour Finals but it will not stop him from giving his best in the Japan and China Masters. The Japan Masters starting next Tuesday in Kumamoto and the China Masters from Nov 21-26 in Shenzen are the last two...