Menendez Brothers: 5 Things to Know About Lyle and Erik Amid Hearings

Find out more about the brothers convicted in 1993 for the brutal murder of their parents as they are now closer to potential release. Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving life sentences for the brutal murders of their parents on August 20, 1989, when the brothers—then 21 and 18—shot and killed José and Kitty Menendez inside their Beverly Hills mansion. More than three...

RM1mil boost to student loan funds of TAR UMT, UTAR from family of late MCA leader

KUALA LUMPUR: Two prominent local non-profit universities received a RM1mil boost to their student loan funds from the family of the late Tan Sri Wong Mook Leong. The donation saw the establishment of permanent revolving interest-free student loan funds, each worth RM500,000 under his name, for both Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR...

MCMC records statement of man over alleged offensive online comments

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded a statement from a man who allegedly uploaded offensive comments about Prophet Muhammad and Islam on his Facebook. The recording of the 63-year-old man's statement was carried out together with Iskandar Puteri police in Johor on Sunday (April 20), said MCMC in a statement on Thursday. It...

Multiple earthquakes strike Thailand and Myanmar

BANGKOK: On Monday (April 14), a series of earthquakes were reported in Thailand and Myanmar, with the strongest tremor measuring 5.3 magnitude. Earthquake Observation Division, Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) reported that the epicentre of this quake was located in Myanmar, approximately 10 kilometres from the Thai border. Several smaller earthquakes were also recorded in Myanmar, ranging...

Pulai has key role in Johor-Singapore economic zone, says Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BARU: The Pulai parliamentary constituency is expected to play a crucial role in the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said that Pulai's strategic location within the Johor Baru district makes it central to the state's economic development plans. "This area is crucial in our...

Donald Trump’s Grandchildren: How Many Grandkids Does He Have?

Trump is father to five children, and his kids have blessed him with plenty of grandchildren to dote on, including his eldest grandchild, Kai Madison Trump. Learn more about them here. Donald Trump may be one of the biggest names in politics, but he spends time with his family as much as possible. As the father to...

‘Harry Potter’ Actors Who Have Died: Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane & More

Several stars from the 'Harry Potter' franchise have died over the years, and we're remembering their legacies here. The cast of the Harry Potter film franchise created a lasting legacy. From their individual performances and their off-screen moments together, the actors left a mark on the film industry. However, the cast has lost a few of its members...

Jay Chou’s Label Refutes Claims He Racked Up S$189mil Gambling Debt In Macau

Chinese media outlets reported that a “super A-list male star” lost his entire 1.03bil yuan (S$189mil) fortune during a week-long gambling spree at the Wynn Palace casino. If you’re active on Weibo, you might have noticed the keywords “Jay Chou Macau” topping its trending list yesterday (Mar 11) Like many, we thought the Mandopop King had announced his concert in...

M’sian Company Rewards Top-Performing Staff With Bungalow, Two-Storey Terrace House & Car

Imagine turning up for your annual D&D and going home with a bungalow. If you think your company offers good rewards for outstanding performance, this story might make you think twice. Malaysian TikTok user Kaktiii recently shared a video of the prize-giving ceremony at her company's annual dinner. Her employer JRM Holistik, which sells healthcare products, had rewards...

Muslims permitted to photograph festive decorations with conditions

GEORGE TOWN: Muslims are allowed to take photos of non-Muslim festive decorations, provided the intention is not to worship or promote another religion, says Penang Mufti Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Sukki Othman (pic). This includes greeting non-Muslims during their festive celebrations, as long as it aligns with Islamic principles. Mohd Sukki noted that while most ulamas advise...