Author - De Fa Wang

Hulk Hogan’s racist sex tape influenced estranged daughter Brooke to remove herself from will

Brooke Hogan’s husband, former pro hockey player Steven Oleksy, says she decided to remove herself from estranged dad Hulk’s will is linked to the wrestling star’s racist rant in his infamous sex tape. The NHL alum, 39, told Us Weekly that his late father-in-law’s earnings largely amounted to blood money, with respect to the “life-altering embarrassment” 37-year-old Brooke...

Exclusive-Three Intel senior executives to retire amid manufacturing shake up

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Three senior executives in Intel's manufacturing operations are set to retire, Intel told Reuters on Thursday, as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan implements sweeping change to resuscitate the struggling U.S. chipmaker. Intel told staff on Tuesday that corporate vice presidents in the technology development group, Kaizad Mistry and Ryan Russell, would retire, as would...

IGP visits cop who was stabbed while on patrol

KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has visited the police officer who was stabbed in the stomach during a crime prevention round in Pudu. He visited the injured policeman at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz in Cheras on Friday (Aug 1). The country's top cop visit was to give moral support to the cop...

Japan’s oldest person dies at age 114

OITA, Japan: Japan's oldest person, Miyoko Hiroyasu, a 114-year-old woman in Nakatsu in Oita Prefecture, south-western Japan, has died, the government said on Wednesday (July 30). According to Kyodo News Agency, Shigeko Kagawa, also a 114-year-old woman in Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, is now the country's new titleholder following Tuesday's death in Nakatsu. Nakatsu Mayor...

Minimum wage to be expanded to cover grads, semi-skilled workers, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage policy will be expanded to cover graduates and semi-skilled workers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this will include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates classified under Masco code 8 and above. “This effort is aimed at ensuring fair wages that reflect the qualifications and skills of...

RM51bil defence, security allocation in 13MP show of recognition, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM51bil allocation for the defence and security sectors in the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) signals the government's recognition of security as a key pillar of national stability and growth, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said strengthening the operational, logistical, and technological capacities of security forces is vital in an...

Immigration Dept detains over a hundred people during ops at Masjid India

KUALA LUMPUR: Over a hundred people were detained following an Immigration Department operation along Masjid India. Immigration Department enforcement division director Basri Othman stated at a press conference at the scene that 758 people were inspected, with 171 detained for immigration-related offences. "The majority are from India and Bangladesh, with some from Indonesia. "There was an instance of...

Dewan Rakyat passes Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025, enabling local creditors to recover debts from insolvent companies within the Asean region. The Bill was passed by a voice vote after being debated by 11 MPs from both the Government and Opposition blocs. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk...

Police investigate effigy incident at July 26 rally

KUALA LUMPUR: A police investigation has been launched after a effigy resembling the Prime Minister was whipped during the rally on July 26. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the incident was detected via a recorded video. “We will investigate. As I said before, the police will accommodate as the rally...