Author - Stephanie Chan

Malaysian ehailing coalition lauds PM’s extra push for upskilling riders

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian E-hailing Coalition (Gabungan E-hailing Malaysia) has thrown its support behind the government’s plan to push for the further upskilling and training for food and parcel delivery (p-hailing) riders. This comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that more resources would be allocated for the upskilling of p-hailing riders after a...

A-Mei’s Bartender Boyfriend Posted A Pic Of Their Toothbrushes To Mark Her 51st Birthday; What Does It Mean?

They’ve been dating for 12 years, and this is the most ‘public’ the couple has gone with their relationship. Could this be a sign that Taiwanese pop diva A-Mei and her bartender boyfriend, Sam Yao, have decided to become more public with their relationship? On August 9, A-Mei turned 51, and this was what Sam posted on Instagram. Yes, a picture...

Govt working on slight salary raise for civil servants, says Anwar

LANGKAWI: The government is trying to slightly raise the salaries of civil servants through the second Madani Budget that will be tabled in Parliament this October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is a temporary measure until a comprehensive study on the salary and retirement scheme for civil servants is completed, which...

State polls: Jeram candidate only needs 15% of Malay votes to win with simple majority, says incumbent rep

KLANG: Candidates contesting for state seats under the Kuala Selangor parliamentary constituency need to only garner a small percentage of Malay votes to achieve a very simple majority. This is because Chinese and Indian votes in the area are fixed deposit votes for Pakatan Harapan and will transfer to Barisan Nasional candidates contesting in any of...

Malaysia will become great nation in Asia if unity govt gets another five years, says PM

BALIK PULAU: Malaysia will become a great nation in Asia if the Unity Government continues to govern the country for another five years, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this confidence was based on the Unity Government’s track record of championing issues for various segments of Malaysian society...

Tourism players can learn more about AI, drone use at Sabah conference, says Bangkuai

KOTA KINABALU: Local tourism players should give their support to the upcoming Sabah Chinese Economic Conference focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology, says Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Bangkuai, who is also the state Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, highlighted the conference as an opportunity for tourism players to actively embrace...

She’s 17, and drums for Malaysian rock legends Search: ‘Music is my life’

It won’t take more than a few minutes of listening to Hanifah Naimi Daini’s rib-rattling grooves to get why the 17-year-old was chosen to play drums with legendary Malaysian rock band Search. The Form Five schoolgirl – a self-confessed rock fan – is a powerhouse behind the drums; a ferocious, beat-perfect, percussionist whose love affair with...

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi’s wedding secrets: She proposed, and they said ‘I do’ in LA

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi have finally cleared the air about their mysterious wedding of a year ago. For the past year, rumours about the couple's wedding have swirled online. Now, to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, the pop singer-actor and the Oscar-winning filmmaker set the record straight with Vogue on a few details about their private...

As their seven-year exclusive contract with YG Entertainment is close to expiring, all eyes are on whether the members will continue their journey as Blackpink or go their separate ways. — Photo: YG Entertainment

Will Blackpink survive the 7-year curse?

YG Entertainment girl group Blackpink marked its seventh debut anniversary on Tuesday. After making its debut in 2016 with singles Whistle and Boombayah, Blackpink has flourished as a popular world-renowned K-pop girl group enchanting the public with its imposing charm and topping major music charts in the US and in the UK. But with their seven-year exclusive contract with YG...

Harvey Weinstein ‘unhappy’ behind bars as ex-wife dates actor Adrien Brody

Harvey Weinstein is said to be very unhappy while he stews behind bars in Rome, New York, that his former wife Georgina Chapman is dating actor Adrien Brody. Brody won the Oscar for best actor in The Pianist in 2002, and starred in two of the disgraced movie mogul’s films: Hollywoodland with Ben Affleck and Diane Lane in 2006 and Jailbreakers with...