Author - Stephanie Chan

Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Lucas, & Jackson Wang Named ‘Most Handsome Chinese Idols’ In Online Poll

Who else made the cut? While many people watch Chinese dramas for their interesting plots and elaborate sets, some tune in solely for the eye candy. Popular international voting site King Choice recently held a poll on the “Top 30 Most Handsome Chinese Idols”, and the results, let's just say, were totally expected. According to the poll, Xiao Zhan is currently...

Chinese Actress Esther Yu, Who Studied At Lasalle, Goes Viral For Going To Work In What Netizens Say Is Lingerie

The 27-year-old star of Love Between Fairy and Devil says she is just having fun with fashion. Chinese actress Esther Yu Shuxin (虞书欣), who shot to fame with hit 2022 period drama Love Between Fairy and Devil, is making waves as a fashionista. The 27-year-old, who is currently filming her new drama in Hengdian, recently caught the media’s attention after she...

M’sia recorded RM132.6bil in approved investments for first half of 2023, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) expects approved investments to record stronger growth in the second half of 2023 (2H2023), on track to hit its annual target, after achieving RM132.6bil worth of approved investments in the first half of 2023 (1H2023). "I am pleased with our achievement in 1H2023, securing RM132.6bil, representing 60.3%...

RM71mil lost through online scams in Johor this year, say Johor cops

JOHOR BARU: Johor police have received over 2,000 reports online scam cases involving some RM71mil in losses since early 2023, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat (pic). Comm Kamarul Zaman said this was an increase of about 15.5% compared to 2022. "Between Jan 1 and Sept 16, we received a total of 2,079 reports...

Committee formed to look into Dhamma Sakyamuni Caves Monastery, says Perak MB

IPOH: A special committee has been formed to look into the case involving the Dhamma Sakyamuni Caves Monastery, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic). The Perak Mentri Besar said the committee will see what can be done and added that it will be led by state national integration committee chairman A. Sivanesan “Since the decision was under...

China will support Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan, says Anwar

NANNING: China will support Putrajaya's efforts to implement the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). "China will support the Malaysian government to implement NIMP 2030," said Anwar in a press conference at Nanning Marriott Hotel on Sunday (Sept 17) after a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. NIMP...

Man drowns while fishing at Sungai Tebrau

JOHOR BARU: A 39-year-old local man has drowned while fishing at Sungai Tebrau here. Tebrau Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Shahril Sapar said they received a call about the incident in Kangkar Tebrau at 12.42pm on Sunday (Sept 17). "Fifteen firemen were deployed to the scene upon receiving a distress call about the incident. "We conducted a...

Organisers mooting ‘Save Malaysia’ rallies in Bagan Datuk, Permatang Pauh

PETALING JAYA: The Save Malaysia rally may be held in Permatang Pauh and Bagan said Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz (pic). "The plan is to have it in Permatang Pauh and Bagan Datuk. Many people still want to protest," said the rally's organising committee member on Sunday (Sept 17). Bagan Datuk is Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Anwar invites China’s Xi Jinping and Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year

NANNING: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year to commemorate five decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "The 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations is being planned together, and various activities will be held in Malaysia and China. "Once again, I extend an...

Public can now apply to be SPM 2023 exam invigilators

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, the public can apply to be invigilators for 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 17), the Education Ministry invited the public to apply to be invigilators. It said that applications are open from Sept 12 until Oct 31 and those interested can submit their...