Author - Stephanie Chan

Singaporean Musician Eric Ng’s 10-Year-Old Daughter Joins Battle Of The Buskers; Calls Wakin Chau Her “Uncle”

Do you guys remember what you were doing when you were 10? Some of us were probably whining about going to school or fretting about the impending PSLE, but for 47-year-old Singaporean musician Eric Ng's 10-year-old daughter Lyla Ng, she's busy serenading crowds with her beautiful voice. Eric is a prolific songwriter and producer and has worked...

47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia

NEW DELHI: Customs officials at Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) airport in southern India seized 47 pythons from an Indian national arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The pythons and two lizards were concealed in the passenger's baggage. The reptiles were seized under India's customs and wildlife protection laws and will be sent back to Malaysia, local media reported on Monday. The male...

Govt to adopt ‘tax only when necessary’ approach, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take a "tax when only necessary" approach when it comes to policies and reforms, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that while the government needs taxes to ensure the development of the nation, it must not become a burden to the rakyat or companies. "For our country, the policy...

Saudi govt bans Hadi from entering country? It’s fake news, says PAS

PETALING JAYA: PAS has denied a statement allegedly issued by the Saudi Arabian government imposing an entry ban on its party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. The statement, which was circulated online on Monday (July 31), stated that Abdul Hadi was banned from entering the kingdom due to his involvement with the International Union of...

State polls: I have a New Zealand PR, not citizenship, says Pakatan candidate

BUTTERWORTH: Pakatan Harapan's Sungai Puyu candidate Phee Syn Tze says that she has a permanent residency (PR) to study and work in New Zealand and not a citizenship. Responding to queries on social media about her citizenship, Syn Tze said she went to study in New Zealand in 1997 and subsequently found work there, so applying...

P-hailing companies to meet Anwar on Aug 8, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Representatives of food and parcel delivery companies (p-hailing) will meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 8. The Transport Ministry (MOT) said that the Prime Minister had asked for the meeting after meeting p-hailing riders on July 22 to understand the challenges they face. "The Unity Government is always mindful of the welfare...

RHB #Empower and Neurodiversity@Work enriches neurodivergent young adults with life skills

KUALA LUMPUR: The RHB Banking Group, in collaboration with the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), hosted the graduation of the RHB #Empower neurodivergent participants at the inaugural RHB #Empower and Neurodiversity@Work achievement ceremony. The nine-month RHB #Empower programme, which began in October 2022, was designed to assimilate and integrate neurodivergent young adults, or neuro talents,...

Skywriting & Bus Stop Ads: Coco Lee’s Fans Say Their Final Goodbyes To The Star On Her Funeral

A beautiful farewell to one of the greatest singers of her generation. Fans of the late Coco Lee from all over the world have found different ways to pay tribute to and share the fond memories of the star who died on July 5 at the age of 48. Hundreds of fans turned up for her funeral today (July 31) to pay their last respects at the Hong...

Clerk loses over RM1mil in love scam

SIBU: A 56-year-old female clerk here was cheated of RM1.06mil in a love scam, says Sarawak deputy commissioner of police Datuk Mancha Ata. He said Sibu police had on Monday (July 31) received a report from the 56-year-old woman claiming that she was conned by a man she met on social media. "The victim said she met...

Moses Chan Got Paid S$31K To Sing 2 Songs In A Village In China

If you needed even more proof as to why so many stars are flocking over to China these days, this will probably seal the deal for you. Recently, Hong Kong star Moses Chan, 52, made an appearance at an event in Foshan, China. The event, which appeared to have been held at a village, was very well-received by those who...