SEONGNAM, South Korea (Reuters) - An apparently random stabbing attack in a commuter town near Seoul, the second such rampage in South Korea in less than two weeks, has sparked fear in a country that has long been considered safe with a low murder rate and strict firearm curbs. A man rammed his car into passers-by...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have flooded social media with well wishes and prayers for celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. More than 150 comments were left by readers on The Star's Facebook post of the news, hoping for his speedy recovery and that he keeps his...
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. In a post on Dr Mahathir's official Facebook page on Thursday (Aug 3), two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward. "Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through...
SEREMBAN: Swift action by the police saved a young woman who was about to fall from the fifth floor of a shopping complex near here. Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Arifai Tarawe said police were notified about the matter at around 10pm on Wednesday (Aug 2). "When my men reached there, they saw a girl on the ledge...
BANGI: Caretaker Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic) denies that he flip-flopped on the controversial Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) project. "I did not U-turn on anything. We have to follow procedures. "We are an open and democratic government, not a single-minded one. ALSO READ: Reeling over flip-flop on PJD Link "This is not our project. It...
PETALING JAYA: After saying that he prefers Malay roti canai compared to mamak shops' roti, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has sparked outrage among netizens for his remark, which has been branded a racial statement. The Machang MP had written a Facebook post in Kelantanese dialect on Thursday (Aug 3) morning, saying:...
BALIK PULAU: The PAS-linked "green wave" sweeping over Penang is just a psychological warfare tactic, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said the most important thing for the coalition, especially Umno's machinery, was to build solidarity and have full confidence in the candidates being fielded for the Aug 12 state polls. "I...
In the latest update to the Mui family feud, Mui Kai Ming, 71, did not hold back on his feelings about his mother and late superstar sister. The relationship between Anita Mui’s brother, Mui Kai Ming, 71, and their 99-year-old mum Tam Mei Kam has been on the rocks for years as a result of Kai Ming fighting for...
While Mengqiao has denied those marriage rumours, netizens have provided evidence that she and Leah are in a relationship. Is Faye Wong someone's mother-in-law now? It was reported yesterday (Aug 2) that her daughter Leah Dou, 26, has tied the knot with 38-year-old Chinese director, Li Mengqiao, 38. In 2016, there were reports claiming Leah had come out as lesbian, but the news...
The 48-year-old had suffered multiple fractures in an accident last year. Taiwanese singer-actor Jimmy Lin, who mostly stayed under the radar after his car crash in July last year, is now back at work. The 48-year-old took time off to recuperate after sustaining fractures on his face and body when his Tesla collided with a road divider and caught fire. His seven-year-old...
