HANOI (SCMP): Many young people of marriageable age are increasingly opting to marry later in life, driven by career aspirations or the challenges of finding the right partner. In Vietnam, dozens of social media groups have emerged, offering paid partner services. A forum administrator with over 20,000 members has noted a recent surge in women renting...
BEIJING (SCMP): A man in China was sentenced to death after pushing his wife into the sea from a ferry and attempting to claim her life insurance compensation to pay off debts and finance the use of prostitutes. The case of the husband, 47, surnamed Li, was reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV on November 21....
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM10.78bil has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, states the Finance Ministry. The ministry said in a parliamentary written reply on Monday (Dec 2) that the sum involved 3.86 million or 29.4 per cent of EPF members below 55, as of...
PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over some states, including Selangor and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.50pm on Monday (Dec 2), thunderstorms are forecast for Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang), and Putrajaya Also seeing rains are Pahang (Pekan and Rompin), Negri...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged Chinese companies to refrain from using it as a base to "rebadge" products to avoid US tariffs, its Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong (pic) said on Monday, amid increasing export restrictions and concerns of a US-China trade war. Washington is expected to further curb exports to Chinese semiconductor toolmakers...
PETALING JAYA: Actress Zahnita Wilson's husband has been arrested following allegations of domestic violence. According to Sinar Harian, Kuantan OCPD Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu confirmed the arrest of the former model's husband on Monday (Dec 2). "The case will be investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code (for criminal intimidation) and the man involved will...
KUALA LUMPUR: The 5th World Association Presidents' Conference (WAPC) reached a heartwarming conclusion with a grand gala dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. After a series of fulfilling business forums, roundtable meetings and business matching sessions throughout the day, some 700-plus delegates came together to enjoy an evening of delicious food and captivating...
In an episode of 'Monsters: The Menendez Story', Erik, portrayed by Cooper Koch, is shown talking to O.J. Simpson from his jail cell. But did they actually meet in prison? Find out here. Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story features an episode of Cooper Koch‘s portrayal of Erik Menendez is shown talking to O.J. Simpson from his jail cell. But did O.J....
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims placed at temporary relief centres in Pahang continued to rise while a slight drop was recorded in seven states - Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka and Perlis - as of 4pm on Sunday (Dec 1). Meanwhile, the flood situation in SELANGOR has fully recovered after the relief...
TOKYO (AP): Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, graduated from university earlier this year and has since been participating in official duties and palace rituals while...
