KLANG: Psychology lecturer S. Karthigesu, who was acquitted of the brutal murder of beauty queen Jean Perera Sinnappa 44 years ago, passed away on Sunday (Aug 27). He breathed his last at his home in Teluk Pulai here at about 8.40am after a short illness. It is learnt that he suffered from a heart ailment and...
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's enrichment of uranium continues based on a framework established by the country's parliament, nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Sunday when asked about reports regarding Tehran slowing down its 60% enrichment. "Our nuclear enrichment continues based on the strategic framework law," Eslami said, referring to a related legislation. Earlier this month, the Wall Street...
The 43-year-old actor had previously endured speculation from netizens wondering if he was balding. Hair’s the least of Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam’s worries. At least, for now, that is. The 43-year-old actor previously endured speculation from netizens wondering if he was balding, after pictures of the actor with a “receding hairline” were posted online. Of course, it didn’t...
Earlier this year, Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao, 36, announced his surprise engagement to his long-time manager Summer Lin, 50. The couple kept their relationship a secret for 16 years despite being romantically linked on many occasions. Jam and Summer were recently featured in a magazine, where they spoke about their future and if they plan to have kids. Summer candidly admitted that getting married...
Heavenly King Aaron Kwok, 57, recently travelled with his Chinese model wife, Moka Fang, 36, to her hometown of Wuhu in Anhui, China. There, the couple went for dinner with Moka’s parents and relatives, with pictures of their meal and eyewitness accounts of Aaron's super respectful behaviour making their way online soon after. According to those who were lucky enough to...
LABELLING Malays based on who they vote for will only end up dividing and hurting them, say analysts as well as politicians from all coalitions. They also say that “a Malay is just a Malay” and should be free to vote for whomever they please in a democracy without the fear of being labelled. Malays comprise 60%...
PETALING JAYA: More time should be given to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to improve the country’s economy, says Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. The Johor Ruler said he recognises the financial challenges facing Anwar’s administration. “Anwar only came to realise the government’s financial distress after taking office. I believe he needs more time,” His Majesty said...
KUALA LUMPUR: Claims that the Unity Government will be granting Malaysian citizenship to 54,000 Chinese nationals are not true, says Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil (pic) Through a video shared on his Facebook page on Saturday (Aug 26) night, Fahmi said the figure was actually the total number of applications received from 2017 to...
Johor Ruler: Crucial for Malaysia to maintain ties with key trading partner PETALING JAYA: It’s crucial for Malaysia to maintain friendly relations with China, says Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar (pic). Describing the Asian superpower as a “good and reliable” investment partner, His Majesty said Johor has had a long-standing good relationship with China...
JOHOR BARU: Police here have approved seven permits for ceramah and campaigning for the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram by-elections. Johor police by-election spokesman Supt Ibrahim Mat Som added that as of Sunday (Aug 27), no investigation papers (IPs) have been opened, and those involved in the campaign are advised not to create any provocation. “For Pulai,...
