Chinese Nightclub Singer Goes Viral For Lady Gaga Tribute Performance

Curious netizens have found out that the singer, Pan Hongyue, first gained popularity in 2009 for competing in a Chinese singing programme. Those who caught Lady Gaga's Singapore concerts at the National Stadium last month would have experienced first-hand just how amazing of a performer the 39-year-old pop star is. What if we told you there is a 'fake Lady Gaga'...

King, Queen pay tribute to educators on Teachers’ Day

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, have wished all educators in the country a happy Teachers' Day. In a post on the official Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page Friday (May 16), His Majesty said that teachers are remarkable individuals who impart knowledge selflessly...

Wife mourns loss of Lans Korporal involved in FRU crash

IPOH: The late Lans Korporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif was always there for his wife and stepdaughters whenever he was needed. His wife, Haswati Rosdi, 44, said L/Kpl Damarrulan had always been by her side, even when she suffered a mild stroke and mobility loss in 2018. "He is really a good person who took care of me...

Highway to be renamed Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of former PM

GEORGE TOWN: The 5.5km Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan will be renamed Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of Malaysia’s fifth prime minister. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday (April 16), saying it was a tribute to the late Abdullah's contributions to the state during his...

Tributes pour in for late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad

PETALING JAYA: Condolences and tributes are streaming in for the late Tan Sri Dr Ibrahim Saad (pic), who passed away at the age of 78. The former Penang deputy chief minister passed away on Friday evening (Nov 15). Shortly after news of his demise, tributes and wishes were posted online by various leaders and citizens. Former prime minister...

Dr Wee pays last respects to mother of former party president Liow Tiong Lai

PETALING JAYA: MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong paid his last respects to former party president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai’s mother who passed away in Melaka. In a Facebook posting, Dr Wee penned a moving tribute to the late Yap Kim Pee saying: “Madam Yap was a remarkable woman who raised six children with her...

Fans Upset The Late Coco Lee Was Left Out Of Oscars Tribute Segment

Netizens questioned why Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who is also a musician, was honoured. Every year, the Oscars pays tribute to the screen legends and filmmakers who passed away over the past year. The 'In Memoriam' segment is one of the most touching moments of the show and this year was no different. The tribute was led by Andrea Bocelli and...

“My Ears Are Bleeding!”: Anita Mui Tribute Performance By HK Newcomers Falls Flat

We don’t think viewers were expecting the newbies to be so out-of-tune. Back in December last year, the Hong Kong Metropolis Awards Ceremony took to paying tribute to the late Anita Mui to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her passing. The Cantopop queen was 40 when she died from cervical cancer in 2003. We don’t think anyone expected the tribute...

UPM pays tribute to poet killed in ongoing Gaza violence

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Putra Malaysia has paid tribute to alumni and celebrated poet Dr Refaat Alareer, who was killed in the ongoing bombing in Gaza. In a post on its official alumni Facebook page, it said that Refaat was part of its PhD program under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr Noritah Omar. UPM Alumni said he...

Chua Jui Meng an effective health minister, reformist, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Former health minister, Datuk Chua Jui Meng will always be remembered as not only an effective minister but an erstwhile reformist who stuck with PKR during tough times, says Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister paid tribute to his friend of almost 40 years, reminiscing about Chua’s great contributions to the country when serving as...