Those who arrived in outfits sporting rainbow motifs were asked to change their clothes on the spot, no thanks to the country's strict anti-LGBTQ laws. Fans of Taiwanese pop diva A-mei, 50, will know she is a huge advocate for gender equality and LGBTQ rights. However, at her recent concert in Beijing, her fans were not allowed to show their...
BATU KAWAN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Penang on Friday (Aug 11). "I have a busy schedule, and I told the Minister, but he insisted he wanted to meet me, although I told him I will not be in Putrajaya. "I will come to Kedah or Penang to meet you,...
One guy guessed Kuala Lumpur… Good try but no. Local TikTok page SG Kaki Nang recently shared a clip of a street interview in China, where passers-by were asked this question: Which city is Singapore’s capital? Just so we’re all on the same page, Singapore’s capital is Singapore. While Singaporeans would be able to answer the question immediately (we hope), it appears...
China’s home-grown durians are poised to hit the market in a matter of days, but their limited yields and high prices are not expected to challenge the market share of Southeast Asian importers until large-scale commercial cultivation can be realised, according to state media. On the southern tropical island of Hainan, the domestically produced durians have...
Canadian diplomats were denied access to the start of Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal trial in Beijing, the Canadian government said, following his sentencing in 2022 to more than a decade in prison for crimes including rape. The Canadian embassy in Beijing had been notified of the appeal trial in advance, which was not open...
PETALING JAYA: The world’s first hydrogen-powered tram, developed in China, is on its way from its production site in Hunan province to Malaysia where it will be a prototype for Kuching’s urban transport system. It will be shipped from Shanghai to be used as part of Kuching’s autonomous rapid transit (ART) system, China Global Television Network...
Cai Xukun’s (蔡徐坤) image plummeted overnight after the star was revealed to have had a one-night stand with his fan and then demanded her to have an abortion. As the public sentiment turns negative, Cai Xukun Is suspected to be black listed in the entertainment industry and his music and projects were taken off of Douban’s...
Work gets in the way of many things, including wedding shoots. When doing publicity for her new drama Secret Door, TVB actress Roxanne Tong was asked by Oriental Daily News about her upcoming wedding with fellow actor Kenneth Ma. Both Roxanne, 36, and Kenneth, 49, have been engaged since January 2023. Kenneth said that it was a "simple" engagement and...
Although Donnie Yen (甄子丹) loves embracing new challenges, he will be resuming his iconic role of Ip Man (葉問) in the fifth installment of the global hit franchise! Released in 2019, Ip Man 4: The Finale (葉問 4) was touted as the final movie in the franchise, as Donnie’s character even died. Because of the ending, many are curious as to how...
Although part owner and one of the highest-earning artistes at Jay Walk Studio, Yang Mi (楊冪) ended her contract after more than a decade of collaboration. Although some lamented her departure, many are excited to see what new paths Yang Mi will pursue next. With a keen eye for talent, Yang Mi had signed Dilraba Dilmurat (迪麗熱巴) into the company...
