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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK actress Lana Wong, 94, lives on RM2k monthly legal aid
HONG KONG: Veteran Hong Kong actress Lana Wong once enjoyed a life of considerable luxury during her past relationship with the late lawyer Woo Pak-Chuen, which began when she was 18. Although they never married, she had six children with him and was reportedly lavishly cared for, receiving a monthly allowance of HK$300,000 (RM162,467). The couple later separated after a tumultuous period marked by numerous trials and tribulations. Wong, now 94, subsequently married former racer Albert Poon in 1983. In a recent interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, Wong revealed that she is currently struggling financially, with her savings having dwindled to less than HK$10,000 (RM5,415). "Some unscrupulous individuals took advantage of me and tricked me into surrendering the deed to my Sai Kung home," she explained. "I lost all my possessions and ended up homeless. Fortunately, a friend took me in, but I've been living under someone else's roof for years." The actress added that she has since applied for legal aid and now relies solely on a monthly old-age allowance of HK$4,195 (RM2,271) to survive. Wong had previously announced her intention to relocate to the United States with her husband in 2022. However, she decided to return to Hong Kong two years later and currently resides in a small 14.8-square metre housing unit. "At least I have a roof over my head and no longer need to live in someone else's home. That's comforting enough for someone my age," she said. "All I need is a bed and Wi-Fi for calls."
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK star Lana Wong, 94, lives on RM2K monthly allowance as savings dip below RM5K
Hong Kong actress Lana Wong now lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit. Photo: China Press Veteran Hong Kong actress Lana Wong once lived a life of luxury during her past relationship with the late lawyer Woo Pak-chuen when she was 18. Although they never married, she had six children with him and was said to be lavishly cared for, receiving a monthly allowance of HK$300,000 (RM162,467). The pair later broke up after a tumultous journey filled with trials and tribulations. Wong, 94, then went on to marry former racer Albert Poon in 1983. In a recent interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, Wong revealed that she's struggling financially, with her savings dwindling to less than HK$10,000 (RM5,415). 'Some unscrupulous people took advantage and tricked me into giving up the deed to my Sai Kung home. 'I lost all my belongings and ended up homeless... Luckily, a friend took me in, but I've just been living under someone else's roof for years,' she said. The actress added that she has since applied for legal aid and now survives solely on a monthly old age allowance of HK$4,195 (RM2,271). According to reports, Wong had previously announced plans to relocate to the United States with her husband in 2022. However, she decided to return to Hong Kong two years later and currently lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit. 'At least I have a roof over my head and no longer need to live in someone else's home. That's comforting enough for someone my age… All I need is a bed and Wi-Fi for calls,' she said.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws on Friday, May 23, 2025
There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered on Friday, May 23, 2025, PCSO announced. No bettor chose the winning combination of 06-52-18-20-43-42 picked for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot prize of P72,271,167.80. There was also no winner of the Megalotto 6/45 jackpot of P8,910,000, with the winning combination of 33-02-21-40-25-05. Click here for the complete lotto results. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak State Assembly approves two Supplementary Supply Bills
Tabled by Uggah, the Bills were the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill involving an allocation of RM153,769,197 and the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill for RM237,660,520. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 22): The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed two Supplementary Supply Bills involving a total of RM391,429,717 for additional expenditure that was not covered in previous allocations. The Bills, tabled by Deputy Premier and Second State Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, were the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill involving an allocation of RM153,769,197 and the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill for RM237,660,520. According to Uggah, the Supplementary Supply (2024) is to meet the cost of various services incurred by various Ministries and Departments for which funds were not provided for or insufficiently provided for in the 2024 estimates. Meanwhile, he said the Supplementary Supply (2025) seeks additional expenditure, among others, a total sum of RM100,000,000 required by the Department of the Premier of Sarawak to cater for rental of air-chartered services due to increased activities. 'A total sum of RM72,264,000 is required by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development to cater for a special Pocket Money Initiative at RM1,200 per Sarawakian student pursuing a diploma or bachelor's degree in higher education institutions throughout Malaysia. 'A total sum of RM62,271,138 is required by the following Ministries and Departments to cover payment for special monthly allowance, Bantuan Insentif Sara Hidup, to all Sarawak civil servants effective January 2025,' he added. – Bernama douglas uggah embas DUN Supplementary Supply Bills
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Fake politician held for duping shop owner of 85K
1 2 3 Pune: Baner police on Sunday night arrested an electrician from Indapur on the charge of cheating an eyewear shop at Baner Phata near Katraj-Dehu road bypass of Rs85,271 on April 20 by posing as a 'politician'. Senior inspector Chandrashekar Sawant of Baner police told TOI, "We arrested Siddhant Patil alias Zende (37) of Mhasobachiwadi in Indapur on charge of purchasing high-value eyewear of different brands worth Rs85,271 from the shop in exchange for payment by cheque that was later returned by the bank due to insufficient balance." You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "The shopkeeper, Adinath More (24), approached us with his complaint on Sunday afternoon. Zende, who cleared his HSC examinations, entered the shop wearing a starched white shirt and black or white trousers. He pretended to be an influential politician and remained on the phone, feigning to speak with some leader," Sawant said. "Later, while speaking to More, he claimed that the sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided his home and he could not execute online or cash transactions. He could only pay through cheques. He then purchased glasses and goggles worth Rs85,271 and handed over the cheque," the officer said. Sawant stated, "A case under the Negotiable Instrument (NI) Act has been registered against Zende in Gurgaon, a case of cheating has been registered against him with Bhigwan police station, and a body offence has been registered against him with the Walchandnagar police station."
