A fitness influencer in eastern China has trended on social media after he created a “lazy man mountain climbing method” by using a helium balloon to lighten the bag he carried on hikes. The Zhejiang-based blogger, surnamed Pu, released a video on Douyin of him climbing a mountain with a big white helium balloon attached to...
PETALING JAYA: The Lipis District Council is investigating a mamak restaurant after a viral video showing a man, believed to be an employee of a local eatery, using a broom to clean pots last Saturday (Oct 5). The council chairman Datuk Mohd Hafizi Ibrahim stated that action would be taken if the investigation confirms misconduct occurred...
PETALING JAYA: About 70 houses were affected by flash floods in Paya Jaras, Shah Alam, says the Petaling Civil Defence Force. It added that a relief centre was also being set up in Dewan Kenanga. “The flash floods were due to heavy rain pour and poor irrigation affecting houses located in lower elevations,” it said in a...
PETALING JAYA: The father of a 13-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a school building has written a heartfelt letter to her. Addressing her as "baby," he expressed his inability to sleep for two days, revealing his deep sorrow. "I can't pretend anymore; I want to cry out loud. I can't keep it in...
L was having a tough time when Leena reached out. It was summer 2023. L, who's in her 30s, had relocated to another state from the Bay Area for a job that didn't work out. (The Chronicle is referring to her by her first initial under its confidential sources policy, since people who have been victims of scammers...
DOMESTIC squabbles come in many forms. But when verbal arguments take on a more physical nature, they can escalate to dangerous levels, like getting hit by sticks or a car. Recently, a video went viral showing a group of men fighting using sticks before one of them is knocked down by a vehicle in front of...
PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia (TM) has announced that a submarine cable fault may be affecting some users’ Internet experience on Unifi. "We are currently experiencing a submarine cable fault, which may impact your Internet usage and browsing experience. Our team is actively working to address the situation and optimise your connection during this period," it said in...
We love to hate them, but we can't live without them. Social networks are part of the lives of millions of Internet users around the world. But as some platforms rise, others fall out of favour. From TikTok to Instagram, a recent study looks at the most loved and hated social networks around the world. The...
We love to hate them, but we can't live without them. Social networks are part of the lives of millions of Internet users around the world. But as some platforms rise, others fall out of favour. From TikTok to Instagram, a recent study looks at the most loved and hated social networks around the world. The...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor may have "admitted" to marrying a second time. The Kedah Mentri Besar made the "admission" during his speech on rare earth element (REE) mining in the state during the 4th state government summit (SG4) in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, on Monday (Sept 2). "I was almost caught, but thankfully,...
