Author - Stephanie Chan

Aaron-Soh cope with gruelling schedule as they await epic clash with nemeses

PETALING JAYA: The physical strength of men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will be severely tested as the top Malaysian combination are competing for the fourth consecutive week on the international stage. Following a mentally taxing two-week period at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the world No. 4 played at the Arctic Open in Finland last...

Zii Jia survives scare in Odense

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia has advanced to the Denmark Open's second round after beating Belgian Julien Carraggi in Odense on Wednesday (Oct 18) night. Zii Jia, the world No 11, dropped the first game before recovering to beat world No. 43 Carraggi 19-21, 21-15, 21-10 in a first round match that lasted 61 minutes. The Malaysian...

Muktamar in Selangor to thank Selangorians for voting Perikatan, says PAS deputy president

SHAH ALAM: PAS made the right decision to join Perikatan Nasional and stay as the opposition despite offers to join the present federal government, says party deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He said that this proves PAS does not betray its partners and voters and added that the party left it to the...

Airline co-founder under observation for alleged dubious activities

KUALA LUMPUR: The co-founder of a local airline has been on the radar of authorities for the past two years for alleged dubious activities, including alleged scams and money laundering. Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua, his wife Datin Neow Ean Lee and their son Goh Tze Han, who were remanded yesterday, are not only being investigated...

Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour, says CJ

KUALA LUMPUR: The judiciary will continue to serve its function without any fear or favour, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. "As the head of the Malaysian judiciary, I can assure you that the judiciary, through the principles of rule of law espoused by the Asean collaboration, will continue to perform its function without...

PM pledges to defend judiciary, slams rumours of govt interference

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that he will continue to defend the judiciary's independence. Noting "disconcerting rumblings" that the executive was allegedly interfering with due process and strong-arming the judiciary, he said there is "not one iota of truth in these scurrilous allegations". ALSO READ: Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour,...

Co-founder’s other firms mired in controversies

PETALING JAYA: Even before the launch of the now-grounded carrier MYAirline, companies linked to its co-founder were mired in controversies, many involving financial discrepancies. Just two months before the low-cost airline started operations in January this year, a company owned by Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua and his wife Datin Neow Ean Lee was reprimanded by...

Jacky Cheung, 62, Says He Has Not Had Covid Yet

We think the 62-year-old Heavenly King must truly be a god at this point. While many have gotten Covid multiple times by now, we think Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung, 62, might actually be immune at this point. The Heavenly King shared on Monday (Oct 16) that he is a Novid and is still taking as many precautions as...

Louis Koo’s Youthful-Looking Mum Joins Him On Stage At His 60-Table 53rd Birthday Banquet

Is that why Louis doesn't look his age as well? Hong Kong star Louis Koo, turns 53 on Saturday (Oct 21). To celebrate the special occasion, the actor threw a lavish 60-table banquet at Sha Tin earlier this week, where he hung out with family, friends, and fans. Some familiar faces at the party include veteran actors Wu Fung and Alice...

Chicken and egg price float must be win-win for all, says association

KUALA LUMPUR: Chicken and egg prices should be floated at a reasonable rate to create a win-win situation for consumers, farmers and suppliers, says the Malaysian Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations. Its president Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman said the float should be carried out meticulously and monitored to prevent any parties from taking advantage,...