BANGKOK: Though Miss Thailand, Suchata 'Opal' Chuangsri (pic), won fourth place in Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Sunday, several fans in Thailand praised her for her achievement in the final round of five pageants. A 21-year-old Phuket native was born on Sept 20, 2003. Her family runs a hotel in the southern island province. She is...
BEIJING (SCMP): A Chinese doctor has been condemned online after he tried to treat his girlfriend’s insomnia by administering anaesthesia more than 20 times in six hours, a move which tragically resulted in her death. The medic, identified only by the surname Qu, is an anesthesiologist at an unnamed hospital in Jiajiang county, Leshan, Sichuan province,...
RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries of Malaysia and Brazil to leverage each other’s strengths and enhance collaboration, particularly given the increasing prominence of the Global South. "Although we are from distant lands, the potential is immense. Brazil is a key pillar of...
PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has suggested that electronic cigarettes or vapes be completely banned. His Majesty said that the recommendation came in response to his concerns over the increasing abuse of drugs in Pahang, especially among the youth, based on statistics from the National Anti-Drug Agency. According to Sinar...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the highest rate of online fraud revictimisation in Asia, with victims being retargeted over 2.5 times on average, according to the Asia Scam Report 2024 issued by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. CelcomDigi Head of Sustainability Philip Ling said the report also revealed that Hong Kong and Thailand ranked second and third, respectively. "There...
KUALA LUMPUR: The on-site construction of the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project may only commence in 2027 after Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) completes the land acquisition process, MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said. He added that the process was currently underway with public inspections taking place until...
PETALING JAYA: The Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, shared the happy news that she is now a student again at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In a Sinar Harian report, the announcement was made via her official TikTok account @cmspahang on Sunday (Nov 17). In the post, she shared a picture of...
PETALING JAYA: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia honoured 70 exceptional industry players at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024. IAQ Solutions Sdn Bhd was named Builder of the Year for its outstanding contributions, particularly the Testing Manufacturing Plant project for Robert Bosch. Established in 1994 as a cleanroom specialist, IAQ Solutions has...
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A large teddy bear that belonged to Lee Zi Rou, who tragically lost her life after being crushed by a toppled container, was cremated alongside her in a poignant gesture, ensuring that she would always have her favourite possession with her. The grieving mother of 21-year-old Lee, who wished to be known as Lim,...
IPOH: A 20-year-old girl is feared dead after being swept away at Sungai Air Berok in Kampung Kerunai, Gerik. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations division) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the victim, identified as Nur Arina Azizan, had been playing in the waters with her relatives before she was swept away by strong currents...
