‘Legal assistant or sugar baby’: Malaysian law firm’s ‘female and good looking’ job ad draws criticism

The job description on an advertisement for a legal assistant seemed normal enough at first glance — it wanted someone to help prepare legal documentation for litigation and conveyancing cases. But scrolling further down the ad revealed a rather unusual requirement from the law firm in Malaysia — applicants had to be "female only and good looking". "Are you looking for a legal...

Malaysia imposes emergency law to clamp down on Covid-19 fake news

Those found guilty face a fine of up to $33,700, up to three years in jail, or both.The Straits Times file Malaysia on Thursday (March 11) brought in a law to tackle fake news related to Covid-19 and the state of emergency imposed nationwide since January, with the threat of hefty fines and jail terms of...

‘We’re not racist,’ says Britain’s Prince William after Meghan and Harry interview

Prince William said on Thursday (March 11) that Britain's royals were not racist after Meghan Markle, wife of his younger brother, Prince Harry, said one unnamed member of the family had asked how dark their son Archie's skin might be. Meghan, 39, made the allegation during an explosive tell-all interview that she and Prince Harry, 36,...

Taiwan Int’l Balloon Festival to kick off in July

2020 Taiwan International Balloon Festival (Courtesy of Taiwan International Balloon Festival) The 2021 Taiwan International Balloon Festival will run from July 3 to Aug. 8 at the Luye Highland for a total of 37 days.   Although this year’s main visual design has not yet been finalized, an official said that the event this year will feature the...

Wak Doyok Responds To Accusations Of Plagiarising Dior’s Perfume Design

Wak Doyok shared a teaser image for his upcoming fragrance, known as Dosa (Malay word for sin) on his Instagram. It’s understood that the latest product is set to hit the market starting 3rd April (Saturday). However, the local entrepreneur found himself in hot waters after netizens found him allegedly copying a famous perfume label. For...

Cathryn Li Counters Film Producer Jack Lee’s Claim Of Her Problematic Work Ethics

Somehow, Malaysian influencer Cathryn Li (李元玲) is still drawing a lot of flames. What started as a jab at her piano skills has evolved into an evaluation of her work ethic. A film producer and a talent manager have both spoken up about working with Cathryn. Of course, the 31-year-old has spoken out to defend herself. SOURCE: INSTAGRAM In case...

Coronavirus takes bloom off Tokyo’s cherry blossom festivities

Women wearing kimonos pose for a souvenir photo with blooming cherry blossoms in Kyoto. Instead of tarpaulins being laid out in the parks of Tokyo in anticipation of the arrival of the first cherry blossoms, crash barriers are being erected with signs warning that the annual revelries are prohibited as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The...

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World opens its doors on 18 march

PHOTO: Universal Studios Japan   Sometimes, dreams do become reality…well, sort of. In the case of Nintendo enthusiasts, the incredible-looking Super Nintendo World is certainly a fantasy come true – and it’s set to welcome visitors very, very soon. https://twitter.com/USJ_Official/status/1368791084646604802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1368791084646604802%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=about%3Asrcdoc The theme park will officially open its doors on March 18, 2021, which coincides nicely with the 20-year anniversary celebration of...

How Japan 2011 quake, tsunami survivors faced a ‘secondary disaster’: Sexual violence in shelters

The destroyed city of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, after the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami For some survivors, the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami disaster will bring back memories of the sexual abuse they suffered a decade ago. This story is part of a series on women’s issues in China and Asia...

‘Why are men so ordinary?’ The women fighting sexism in China

Chinese comedian Yang Li has emerged as a leading feminist voice in China.YouTube   No single comedian has been attacked as much as Yang Li, who rose to fame in August on a talk show competition with her iconic catchphrase “Why are men so ordinary, yet so confident?” Around Christmas, she joked about men again, “A friend told...