Author - Stephanie Chan

Private doctors file lawsuit against government over medicine price display regulation

PETALING JAYA: Doctors from the private sector are suing the government over the rule governing the display of medicine prices. This comes after several private practitioners filed for judicial review against the government in the Kuala Lumpur High Court. The application was filed on July 24 by the Association of Private Practitioners, Sabah (APPS), the Malaysian Medical Association...

Malaysian aid enters Gaza after six-month blockade

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,400 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Malaysians successfully entered Gaza early Monday (July 28) via the King Hussein Bridge crossing in Jordan. The delivery marks the first cross-border success by a Malaysian non-governmental organisation (NGO) since Israel closed all entry points to Palestine on March 2. Karisma Humanitarian Aid Mission (KHOM) director...

Young doctors detained in Melaka for alleged khalwat incident

MELAKA: A young couple, both doctors in their mid-20s, were detained following an alleged khalwat (close proximity) incident at a home in Taman Semabok Perdana here, says Datuk Rahmad Mariman. The Melaka education, higher learning and religious affairs committee chairman said that the pair, both aged 26, were picked up during the 3.25pm raid on Tuesday...

Dewan Rakyat passes Fisheries Act 1985 amendments

KUALA LUMPUR: Tougher laws are upcoming for illegal fishing, as the Dewan Rakyat approved the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2025. The bill, aimed at protecting Malaysia’s marine resources and cracking down on unregulated activities in its water, was passed via a voice vote in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 29). A total of 29 MPs participated in...

Laser Lights At Raymond Lam’s Concert May Have Destroyed Netizen’s Camera Phone

While we appreciate the laser graphics at concerts, did you know those same effects might be the cause of your damaged camera phone? In a post to Threads, a netizen claimed that a day after he attended a concert by Hong Kong singer Raymond Lam, his phone had several strange purple spots and lines show up on...

Has Blackpink’s Jennie Reignited The Stanley Tumbler Hype Again?

Whooo wants to hydrate like Jennie? Lots of people, it seems. First it was Blackpink's Lisa and her obsession with Labubu toys. Now, it's Lisa's bandmate, Jennie and her love of Stanley tumblers that seems to be reigniting the Stanley craze. Online searches for the once-viral 'It' bottle have surged once again, ever since Jennie, 29, shared a behind-the-scenes pic from the group's Deadline World Tour where...

How Old Is Emmanuel Macron’s Wife Brigitte? Their Age Difference

From a viral shove to suing Candace Owens, France’s First Couple has been making headlines again in 2025. Find out more about the French President and his wife here. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are well accustomed to the public eye, but in 2025 they made headlines again after a viral video in May showed Brigitte seemingly shoving the...

Emilie Kiser’s Kids Trigg & Teddy: About the Social Media Star’s Children

Emilie shares her two children with husband Brady. Learn about their family here. Emilie Kiser found success as a social media content creator, but she always puts her kids first and foremost. The 26-year-old influencer regularly shares family photos with her Instagram and TikTok followers — from simple at-home moments to international getaways — and it’s clear...

Sabah parties should take the lead in reviving Labuan’s handover vision, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah-based political parties in Labuan must work together with a shared goal to realise the vision for the island when it was handed over to become a Federal Territory in 1984. Sabah STAR president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the current situation in Labuan is far from the original expectations. "In fact, Labuan, once...

Ben Askren’s Health: What Happened to Him & Update After Double Lung Transplant

The former mixed martial arts fighter underwent a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia, and he 'died four times,' Ben said. Get an update on his health. Ben Askren, the retired mixed martial arts fighter, was hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia, which resulted in a double lung transplant. One month after his...