Author - Stephanie Chan

Dr Sim heads list of Sarawak state honours recipients

KUCHING: Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the list of 1,447 recipients of Sarawak state honours in conjunction with the celebration of the 87th birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud on Saturday (Oct 14). Dr Sim is awarded the Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang...

Abby Choi murder trial postponed for forensic tests

THE court case involving the grisly death of 28-year-old Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi has been adjourned until Dec 20 due to incomplete forensic tests on 150 pieces of evidence, Sin Chew Daily reported. This is despite the defence filing a petition about the slow progress of the investigation. The lawyer representing her ex-husband’s family pointed out...

M’sian Singer Shila Amzah’s Family Drama: Brother Accuses Her Of Selling Their House For Money, She Says He Slapped Her

Her brother's ex-wife has also jumped into the fray, claiming her ex-husband lives off his famous sister. Malaysian pop diva Shila Amzah and her siblings have really been at each other's throats lately. Previously, the 33-year-old's sister, Syada Amzah, 25, who's also a singer, claimed in an Instagram Story that their family is getting kicked out of their 9,000 square feet...

“Do Not Make Fun Of My Wife”: Groom In China Protects Bride From Mean Wedding Guests Who Make Fun Of Her For Being Plus-Sized

The poor bride was left in tears at her wedding because of their comments. How did a happy occasion like a wedding end up brimming with tears and shame? A wedding in Jiangsu, China recently had netizens in a heated debate about the bride who was brought to tears as guests laughed and made sarcastic comments about...

Did HK Actor Ron Ng Get, Um, A Little Too Excited At His Fan Meet?

Thanks to the position of his hand and his baggy pants, many netizens and news outlets seem to think so. Since focusing more of his efforts in China, Hong Kong actor Ron Ng, 44, has proven to be a hit there with his fast-growing fanbase. So much so that things got, um, turned up when the actor was...

Jacky Wu Gives Co-Host Kid Lin S$42K Wedding Ang Pow

Kid says he went to the bank to cash in the cheque the day after this wedding. Veteran host Jacky Wu, 61, is one of the wealthiest celebs in Taiwan, a fact that he doesn't even bother hiding.  Actor-host Kid Lin, 39, and wife Rita held their wedding banquet earlier this week, and of course Kid’s Mr Player co-hosts, including Jacky, were...

RM600 increase in STR will ease burden, says recipient

KUALA LUMPUR: As a single mother with two children, the additional RM600 in Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) means a lot to Ansaya Dayang Gimbang. The 35-year-old, who washes clothes for a living here, said she was nearly suffocated by the high cost of living with her mere RM1,500 income per month. She said the STR increase from...

Judge, TNB chief and D-G top awards for Governor’s birthday

GEORGE TOWN: A High Court judge, Tenaga Nasional Bhd president and Public Service Department director-general topped the list of 1,117 recipients of the state honours in conjunction with the 74th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak. Justice Datuk Seri Tun Abd Majid Tun Hamzah, Datuk Seri Baharin Din, who is also...

Chong: Don’t use taxpayers’ money to help victims who have been warned

PETALING JAYA: More funds should be used on the battle to wipe out job scams instead of spending them on the victims who were lured to work overseas for these syndicates. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong (pic) said warnings on job scams have been circulated all the time to keep...

King, Queen grace launch of OB-PS Malaysia Conference 2023

BENTONG: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah on Friday (Oct 13) graced the opening ceremony of Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Malaysia Conference 2023. Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was in attendance. Also present was the Prime...