HK actor Samuel Kwok Fung spotted shopping at The Exchange TRX in KL

Hong Kong actor Samuel Kwok Fung was recently seen shopping at the The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur. On Wednesday (Oct 2), a smartphone brand announced on its official Xiaohongshu page that Kwok had visited its outlet at the mall. The post included three photos of the 72-year-old, attired in a black tee and matching black shorts,...

QuickCheck: Can eating too many carrots turn you orange?

IN THE world of quirky health advice, some claims border on the absurd, but occasionally, there's truth to them. If you've ever wondered whether munching on an abundance of carrots could tint your skin, you're not alone. Could this seemingly bizarre effect of turning orange be more fact than fiction? VERDICT: TRUE It sounds like a myth, but your skin...

Pearly-Thinaah thank coach Hoon for his guidance but it’s time to move on

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have scored few milestones under coach Hoon Thien How but they know it is time to move on. The world No. 5 Pearly-Thinaah will be competing in the back-to-back Europe tournaments – the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland starting tomorrow and the Denmark Open in Odense from Oct 15-20 without...

DBKL to help apartment owners get strata titles

FAIRVIEW Mansion is an ageing apartment complex on Jalan Bukit Desa in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. Built in 1979, the six-storey building, equipped with a lift, has only 30 units, all of which overlook a courtyard. Although most of the current owners are second- or third-time buyers, they are unable to undertake significant refurbishments due to the...

Johor sees steady return of S’porean shoppers

JOHOR BARU: The number of Singaporeans visiting Johor has seen a gradual improvement since the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) on Oct 1, according to business groups. Johor Baru Business and Hawker Association president Roland Lim said there had been a day-by-day increase in the number of Singaporean visitors but the crowd was not...

Above-average rainfall expected

PETALING JAYA: Various parts of Malaysia are expected to see above average rainfall of between 20% and 40% for the next six months. It said there is a 71% chance for La Nina to form between October and November this year, which usually brings about wetter weather conditions. Based on MetMalaysia’s weather outlook from October to March...

Tok Mat, Tengku Zafrul arrive in Vientiane for Asean Summit

VIENTIANE: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz have arrived in Vientiane to attend the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits. Both ministers arrived on Sunday (Oct 6) at Wattay International Airport at 7.45 pm local time (8.45 pm Malaysian time). The summits will...

Budget 2025: Civil servants looking forward to new renumeration scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: Civil servants are looking forward to the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) that will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Budget 2025. The salary scheme, aimed at empowering the civil service, will ensure civil servants receive their adjustments in two phases; the first from Dec 1 this year...

Minding their mental health

PETALING JAYA: Incorporating mental health into the Employment Act 1955 could greatly benefit both employees and employers as it will formalise responsibilities and protections, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). Its president Mohd Effendy Abdul Ghani said this can be done through mandatory mental health leave or stress leave, similar to sick leave. “There should also...

Comprehensive probe into GISB covers multiple legal aspects, says Saifuddin

BANDAR BARU: The comprehensive police probe into GISB Holdings (GISBH) covers multiple legal aspects, causing the number of individuals arrested in connection with the organisation to fluctuate based on the evolving needs of the investigation. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that more than 1,000 police personnel, as well as counselling and psychology experts,...