Author - Stephanie Chan

Getting ready for the worst, but hoping for the best

PASIR MAS: Most of the population around Rantau Panjang has begun making final preparations and taking early steps to face the northeast monsoon, which started on Nov 5. This involves packing and storing important items in elevated places, building rafts, and constructing special pathways using planks in high areas to evacuate family members to safer locations...

Perak’s Sultan Nazrin confers awards, medals on 153 recipients

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has conferred state awards and medals on 153 recipients at Istana Iskandariah in conjunction with the ruler's 68th birthday celebration. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at the investiture ceremony on Saturday (Nov 16). Raja Muda Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa,...

Thai National Police Chief tightens rules on personal appearance

BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet (pic) has emphasised strict adherence to the 2018 regulations on police uniforms and hairstyles, requiring officers to maintain a clean-cut appearance with shaved sides and back. This directive comes after the previous police chief, a year ago, issued a more relaxed guideline allowing side hair to be grown...

PM’s visit to Brazil strengthens 65 years of diplomatic relations, trade

LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19 will further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. This working visit consists of two main components: first, a bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Luiz...

Snooker-King banned for five years in match-fixing case

(Reuters) - Former Northern Ireland Open champion Mark King has been banned from snooker for five years after being found guilty of match fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said on Friday. An independent disciplinary panel found the 50-year-old English player guilty of one count of match fixing and sharing inside information about...

Chinese Homeowner Uses Squat Toilet As Rain Shower Head

It’s still clean water… right? What do you think about a squat toilet replacing your fancy rain shower head? Well, it seems the absurd idea isn’t that far off for a Chinese homeowner. A netizen shared a video about visiting a friend’s bathroom and being greeted by a squat latrine attached to the ceiling. And yes, for the sake...

SNSD’s Taeyeon Wears Red Underwear Over Shorts For New Pics; Fans Ask Her To Fire Her Stylist

Superman called, he wants his undies back. There's nothing wrong with celebrities pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion, but where does one draw the line? Recently, K-pop star Kim Taeyeon took to her socials to share the first batch of promo photos for her upcoming solo mini album Letter To Myself, which is slated for release on Monday (Nov...

Father Of Pakistani Woman Attaches CCTV Camera On Her Head To Keep Her Safe

While some parents have installed tracking apps on their children’s phones, at least one father is taking surveillance to the next level. In a video captioned “next level security”, a woman with a CCTV camera attached to her head is going viral online. She is seen explaining the odd sight, saying her father made the decision to...

Alex Jones’ Net Worth: How Much Money the ‘Infowars’ Creator Has Now

Now that Jones has lost 'Infowars,' is he completely bankrupt? Learn where his net worth stands today. Alex Jones built a controversial right-wing media empire, which catapulted his fame and net worth to dramatic heights. In addition to running his former platform, “Infowars,” Jones never hesitated to loudly share his opinions — until he was sued by the families...

Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul at Weigh-in Before Fight: Video

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul haven’t even started their highly anticipated fight, yet they still found a way to face off. During their weigh-in on Thursday, November 14, Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, briefly squared off on stage. Tyson slapped Paul across the face, and his team had to stop him from escalating the tension. When asked by the moderator...