PETALING JAYA: Tycoon Robert Kuok (pic) has once again topped the list as the wealthiest Malaysian, with a net worth of US$11.4bil, according to the Forbes 2024 Billionaires List. Kuok is ranked No. 176 and is the only Malaysian in the top 200 list of billionaires. The 100-year-old tycoon owns the Kuok group, which has interests in...
The Human Rights Foundation has recently unveiled its latest round of grants under the Bitcoin Development Fund, allocating $500,000 across 14 diverse projects worldwide. The initiatives span various realms, including global education, Lightning Network advancement, decentralized communications, and facilitating access to financial tools for nonprofits and human rights organizations. The grants focus on Latin America, Asia, and Africa and...
Bitcoin’s price started the week positively, rising to a daily peak of $68,884. However, with BTC long-term holders booking profits ahead of the halving event, the rally could be short-lived. On March 18, the Bitcoin price unsuccessfully attempted to reclaim the $70,000 territory. On-chain data trends provide insights into major bearish catalysts that could impact the...
Chump change for the daughter-in-law of late Casino King Stanley Ho. People love flaunting their wealth on social media and Chinese supermodel Ming Xi, who is married to Mario Ho, son of late Casino King Stanley Ho, is no exception. Recently, the 35-year-old, who married Mario, 29, in 2019, posted a video of her unboxing her latest luxury buys. Ming Xi excitedly shared...
Is South Korean actress Han So Hee okay? A video of the 29-year-old star at an event hosted by jewelry brand Boucheron at Paris Fashion Week has netizens thinking otherwise. In the clip, So Hee was preparing to have her photos snapped by a photographer as the crowd surrounding her got increasingly rowdy. So Hee was visibly annoyed by the...
PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma fumbled with his Malay and made a faux pas by saying “aku makan” when greeting his Malaysian fans recently, reported Sin Chew Daily. The 50-year-old, here to attend the opening of a G2000 outlet at The Exchange TRX, had wanted to say “apa khabar” but ended up blurting “aku...
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten years on, people are still questioning and accusing me over the disappearance of MH370, laments Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (pic), former chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Discussing the enigmatic disappearance of the ill-fated aircraft that continues to baffle the world, he addressed accusations of concealing information about the...
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is searching for a man who failed to turn up in court to face corruption charges. Mohd Razain Hashim, whose last address is 43A, Jalan Bukit Pandan Bistari 5, Taman Bukit Pandan Bestari, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, failed to present himself at the Shah Alam Sessions Court to be charged. "A warrant...
BitFuFu, a leading cryptocurrency mining company, has announced its intention to become a publicly traded entity on the Nasdaq stock exchange following a merger with Arisz Acquisition Corp. This development marks a significant milestone in the digital asset mining industry, with the merger receiving approval from the shareholders of both companies on Feb. 28, 2024. The newly formed...
Sydney Sweeney, 26, hilariously rejected comedian Michael Longfellow, 30, in the latest Saturday Night Live teaser. The Euphoria actress appeared in the promotional video on February 28, just three days ahead of her hosting debut. In the clip, the blonde bombshell was pictured walking through Studio 8H when she bumped into the actor on the set. “I am so sorry!”...
