BEIJING (SCMP): China’s second-wealthiest man on Wednesday made a surprise demand that the country’s richest man, founder of ByteDance, apologise for the perceived role that TikTok’s Chinese sibling Douyin has played in “spreading rumours and misinformation”. Zhong Shanshan, 69 – founder and chairman of China’s largest packaged drinks company Nongfu Spring and the country’s second-richest person,...
Former media boss and opposition activist Jimmy Lai Chee-ying took to the witness stand for the first time on Wednesday in his high-profile national security trial, admitting he had donated money to local and overseas groups but denying that he used those connections to manipulate foreign policies on Hong Kong and mainland China. Beijing rebuffed criticism by Western politicians of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Three people were killed while a baby was injured in a road accident here. The incident occurred early Thursday (Nov 21) morning along KM2 of the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (Duke), heading towards the Segambut toll plaza from Sungai Buloh. When contacted Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that the accident occurred...
As a child growing up in Sandakan, Sabah, Raphael Peter Lee recalls being poor and eating very simple dishes, like rice and eggs. His grandparents weren’t around so Lee says that unlike many chefs, this also meant he didn’t have very strong culinary influences driving his childhood memories. “My grandparents all passed away before I grew...
Louisa Mak, the former Miss Hong Kong, revealed her pregnancy when attending a media event on Nov 19, proudly showing off her baby bump and sharing that she is five months along. “I feel very nervous; it’s a big responsibility,” said a smiling Mak, as reported by Sin Chew Daily. "I am very grateful for God’s blessing. I...
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 37,000 user accounts across seven coastal areas on Penang Island will experience a scheduled 14-hour water supply disruption from 10pm on Thursday, Nov 28 to 12pm on Friday, Nov 29. Penang Water Supply Corporation chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the disruption is due to the replacement of a 900mm...
PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over parts of Peninsula Malaysia, including Selangor, Penang and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 6.50pm on Wednesday (Nov 20), the areas affected are the entire states of Penang, Perak and Melaka. Other areas are Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang,...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his condolences over the passing of local journalist Benjamin Tan Zhi Wei. The MCA president said he was saddened upon learning of Tan’s death which was caused by cryptococcal meningitis infection. “Benjamin was always there to cover events I attended and interviews I gave to the media...
KOTA KINABALU: The former chief executive officer of state-owned company Sabah Minerals Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), Jontih Enggihon, acted against the decision of the board of directors in issuing mining and prospecting licences, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor told the Sabah Assembly. "I am not accusing anything but if based on reports, the ex-CEO did not act...
It's simply in our nature as humans to reach for the stars, no matter the cost – whether technology, peace, or lives are lost. But as we go beyond our limits even in the face of such obstacles, will we still be able to hold on to our humanity? This is the challenge faced by washed-up...
