BEIJING: China on Dec 22 unveiled new draft rules for online video games, imposing strict rules on players' spending as Beijing continues to tighten regulations for the sector. Online games need to set spending limits and ban daily login rewards, according to the draft rules released by the National Press and Publication Administration on Friday. The draft rules...
SHANGHAI: China on Dec 22 announced new plans to restrict the online gaming industry, sending shares in tech giants including Tencent tumbling. New draft restrictions published online by the regulator are aimed at limiting in-game purchases and compulsive playing behaviour. Following the news, Tencent dropped over 10% in Hong Kong, while rival Netease was down more than 20%. Beijing...
PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has rubbished claims made by Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin that China nationals who joined the MM2H programme would immediately be eligible to become a permanent resident (PR) in the country. Saifuddin explained that the application and promotion for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme was under...
PETALING JAYA: A man in China’s Henan province donated most of his 86.62 million yuan (RM56.5mil) lottery winnings, saying that he could not spend it all, Sin Chew Daily reported. According to local reports, a man wearing a mask arrived to collect his winnings but donated 53 million yuan (RM34.6mil) – 61% of his winnings –...
While we don't think the dress weighs a hundred kilos, it sure is a sure-fire way to get everyone’s attention. Over-the-top red carpet gowns we’ve seen aplenty, but few have caught our attention the same way this one has. China artiste manager and entrepreneur Yang Tian Zhen, known for being Fan Bingbing’s director of publicity during the actress’ heyday,...
Though it looked like a painful fall, the 32-year-old singer didn’t seem affected and went on to finish the performance. Concertgoers to Hong Kong singer G.E.M.’s opening night of her ‘G.E.M. I AM GLORIA’ World Tour in Guangzhou, China last week saw her take a tumble on stage. Dressed in what looked like a wedding gown with scorched...
KUALA LUMPUR: The newly launched digital ID and driver's licence services on blockchain for Chinese travellers in Malaysia will do away with paper-based credentials, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said that data security remains a priority. Ahmad Zahid said this after officiating the Zetrix and Beitou launch of digital ID and...
THE nation’s koi breeders lost their biggest export market after China did not renew the licences it had awarded to numerous farms there. The last of the licences expired in October, and Chinese authorities did not offer an explanation over the non-renewals, according to media reports. In the past, China had awarded licences – valid for three...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s fresh durian is expected to debut in China in May next year, presenting an exciting new business opportunity for Malaysian durian farmers. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said the export of fresh durian to China is anticipated to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations on May...
If it works, it works? From using face tape to achieve a V-shaped jawline, to getting the perfect nose contour with the help of a flashlight, Chinese social media sites are a treasure trove of beauty hacks. How far would you go to achieve a fuller-looking head of hair? Well, if you’re not bothered about placing something edible on...
