Malaysia sets up Hong Kong-style ‘special committee’ to rescue Southeast Asia job scam victims

Malaysia's government has said it will set up a committee dedicated to rescuing citizens who have fallen victim to job scam networks across Southeast Asia's Mekong region amid continued national attention over the issue. The illegal enterprises – which are widely seen as an emerging form of human trafficking – have come into focus after reports...

Denice Lam Wins Miss Hong Kong 2022

The Miss Hong Kong 2022 was held on September 26, 2022 and resulted in 27-years-old Denice Lam (林鈺洧) taking home the crown. Cecca Xu (許子萱) bagged three awards including first runner up award, Miss International Goodwill Award and Ecological Conservation Award. Joey Leung (梁超怡) won second-runner up and Miss Photogenic. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong Pageantry, the contestant graced...

C-dramas to Ban Artistes Who Had Plastic Surgery?

Embroiled in scandals recently, the most recent being an ex-employee who shared photos of the actress taking a smoke, Angelababy’s (楊穎) troubles look set to increase, as more talk of restrictive guidelines on C-dramas emerge, including an alleged ban on artistes who have done plastic surgery! Latest word has it that Chinese drama production teams have to...

Faye Wong Stars in New Ad by Wong Kar-wai

Rarely appearing in the public eye in recent years, queen of pop and film icon Faye Wong (王菲) has been enjoying life and maintaining a low profile. However, the elusive 52-year-old will make a rare ad appearance for a project helmed by renowned auteur Wong Kar-wai (王家卫), making it the duo’s collaboration after 18 years, much to fans’ delight! With...

Domestic helper dies after falling in pool at Hong Kong hiking spot

A domestic helper from Indonesia died after falling in a pool while on a hike at a scenic Hong Kong spot famous for its waterfalls on Monday. The 35-year-old woman was hiking with her friends at Tso Kung Tam Stream in Tsuen Wan when she fell into a deep pool and disappeared. A woman friend of the...

No rice or noodles? How to enjoy Asian food on the keto diet in Hong Kong

From instant noodles with satay beef to roast meats on rice, carbohydrates play a key part in the average Hongkonger’s daily meals. Even outside Hong Kong, rice serves as a common base on which entire Asian dishes are built, from bibimbap and biryani to sushi. Some people even make their love of rice a defining part...

Kenneth Ma: “I Would Have Been Married Without the Pandemic!”

Dating for two years, Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Roxanne Tong (湯洛雯) envision their future together. Living together and sharing finances, Kenneth is even applying for a supplementary credit card for her. The 48-year-old admits to the possibility of already being married to Roxanne if the pandemic did not present so many challenges to wedding arrangements! Highly compatible, the couple even discussed...

‘The Listerine is ready, please go and help yourself’: Kym Ng’s husband chill about her intimate scenes with Pierre Png

Despite intimate scenes being part and parcel of acting, you have to wonder if the partners of actors get jealous sometimes. At least for local actress Kym Ng, her husband seems unfazed. In local drama When Duty Calls 2, Kym, 55, reprises her role as Loke Meiguang, which got her a Best Supporting Actress win in...

Kenneth Ma Opens Credit Card for Roxanne Tong

Although often rumored to be tying the knot, wedding bells may actually be around the corner for Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Roxanne Tong (湯洛雯) this time. The 48-year-old actor remains tightlipped about the couple’s wedding plans, but stated, “I say this often, but if there is any good news, I will definitely share with everyone.” While promoting Big White Duel 2 <白色強人II>...

Grace Chan Explains Why Hubby Kevin Cheng Refuses To Work In China

When you get older, there are different aspects of life that you have to prioritise. For most people, the main ones are family and work. However, it can be difficult to find a fine line between the two and sacrifices must be made. Still, for actress Grace Chan (陈凯琳) and husband Kevin Cheng (郑嘉颖), the...