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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Brazil's life-like doll craze is the new talk of the nation
Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the life-like dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as 'reborn" dolls, creating videos that have gone viral. In Rio de Janeiro, the city council has passed a bill honouring those who make the life-like dolls, pending Mayor Eduardo Paes' signature. Meanwhile, legislators elsewhere across the country have debated fines for those seeking medical help for such dolls, following a video allegedly showing a woman taking one to a hospital. Lawmakers have brought the dolls into legislative chambers. On Tuesday, Joao Luiz, a state lawmaker from Amazonas, appeared with a doll at the State House to announce plans to ban reborn dolls from receiving care in the state's public health system. However, local media reported that health authorities never recorded any such cases. Last week, congresswoman Talíria Petrone criticised the attention her colleagues were giving to the issue. 'Can we focus on what really matters? If someone wants to have a doll, let them. I have two real children and they're more than enough work,' she said. Dozens of 'reborn mothers' gathered at Villa Lobos Park in Sao Paulo on Saturday for a 10th annual meet-up. Participants said criticism should be aimed at attention-seeking influencers, not the broader community. The hyper-realistic baby dolls are often used for grief therapy or parenting practice. Berenice Maria, a nursing assistant and longtime collector who owns eight dolls, said they offer emotional comfort. 'I love reborns, despite the hate we see out there. I want the right to go out with them… go to the mall, go to the park,' she said. Daniela Baccan, co-owner of a reborn doll shop in Campinas, Sao Paulo, said dolls sell from 700 reais (USD 124) to nearly 10,000 reais (nearly USD1,800). With the rising controversy, safety concerns are increasing. 'We're locking up the store more, adding cameras. But at the same time, online demand has increased, and the store is seeing a much higher flow of people,' Baccan said.
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
Punching dad lands son in jail
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Without warning, Gnana punched the victim in the left eye, causing swelling and bruising. Kota Kinabalu: A 32-year-old who assaulted his 67-year-old father last week, was sentenced to five months' jail on Wednesday. Gnana Sivan Rijkaard A/L Gnanasekaran pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus to voluntarily causing hurt to Gnanasekaran A/L S. Thuraisingam on May 18, this year, at 3.30am, at a house in Taman Kasigui, Penampang. The court was informed by the prosecution that Gnana became upset with the victim's response when he asked about his mother's whereabouts. Without warning, Gnana punched the victim in the left eye, causing swelling and bruising. The prosecution said police arrested Gnana later that same day at 3.30pm, after the victim lodged a report about the incident. The court ordered Gnana to serve the sentence from the date of his arrest. Advertisement Gnana was charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code read with Section 326A of the same Code. The charge carries a jail term of up to 10 years or a fine, or whipping, or with any two of such punishment on conviction while Section 326A states that whoever causes hurt to his spouse or former spouse, a child, a disabled adult, or other family members and commits an offence under Section 323, 324, 325, 326, 334 or 335 shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of twice as long as the maximum term for which he would be liable to conviction for that offence. In another case, a van driver was charged with disposing of stolen property. Wong Chee Sheng, 31, is accused of committing the offence on one unit of wheel rim belonging to Alfred Michael on May 20, this year, at 4.40pm, at a premises in Mile 7, Jalan Tuaran. Wong claimed trial to the charge under Section 414 of the Penal Code. The court fixed July 17 for pre-trial case management and released the accused on a bail of RM1,800 in two sureties. Earlier, the prosecution proposed bail at RM4,000 in two sureties. Counsel Jagnesh Jaya representing Wong, requested a lower bail amount. Meanwhile, four men were penalised for having syabu. Zeno Justin, Nelson Robas, Binsal Najal and Saeman Amjalun pleaded guilty to having syabu weighing 3.72gm, 0.10gm, 0.07gm and 0.06gm, respectively at separate locations here and in Penampang in April. Zeno was fined RM3,500 or 10 months jail, Nelson was fined RM1,800 or six months jail while Binsan and Saeman were jailed seven months and six months respectively. They were each charged under Section 12 (2) of the Dangerous Drug Act (DDA), which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000 or up to five years or jail or both ,on conviction. Binsal and Saeman were also jailed five months each for another offence of taking syabu under Section 15(1) of the DDA, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or up to two years in jail, on conviction. Inspector Mohamad Hamidi Mohamad Hamzah prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
CPO Futures Close Higher On Strong Exports, Firm Soybean Oil Prices
Palm oil trader David Ng said that firm soybean oil prices also contributed to the upward movement in CPO prices. KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by stronger export performance. 'We see support at RM3,800 per tonne and resistance at RM4,000 per tonne,' he told Bernama. At the close, the spot month June 2025 contract rose by RM32 to RM3,899 per tonne, July 2025 increased by RM33 to RM3,908 per tonne, and August 2025 went up RM31 to RM3,899 per tonne. September 2025 was RM28 higher to RM3,890 per tonne, October 2025 gained RM24 to RM3,889 per tonne, and November 2025 rose by RM27 to RM3,893 per tonne.
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Project FT win women's soccer tourney
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Project FT's players pose during the prize presentation. SIPITANG: Project FT from Keningau emerged champions of the 11-a-side Women's Football Championship for the Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob Cup after edging Kundasang FC from Ranau 1-0 in the final at the District Council (MDS) Football Field, Sunday. The winning goal for Project FT was scored by Fulindah Jamal in the 17th minute of the first half, earning her team RM2,500 in cash, a trophy and medals. Runners-up Kundasang FC took home RM1,800, a trophy and medals. Third place was shared by GWF FC from Papar and MT FC from Tenom, with each team receiving RM700, a trophy and medals. Special awards were presented to promising young players Jensliani Panai @ John (MT FC) and Allice Michella Tome (SWFC Jr). Top scorer of the tournament was Resceliya Johny (SWFC Jr) with three goals, while Nuraniza Faizal (SWFC Sr) was named Best Player. Kundasang FC's main goalkeeper was awarded Best Goalkeeper. All individual winners received trophies, while Project FT also received an additional RM200 as Best Team of the tournament. Advertisement A total of 10 teams participated in the two-day tournament organised by the Sipitang Women's Football Club (KBWS), which began on May 24. The teams were SWFC Sr, SWFC Jr, SWFC Mix (Sipitang), GWF FC (Papar), Kundasang FC (Ranau), Project FT (Keningau), MT FC (Tenom), Tanak Kampung FT (Beaufort), Membakut FC (Membakut) and Anteh FT (Kota Kinabalu). The prize presentation was officiated by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Youth Chief Walter Antahar and Tournament Chairperson Angelina Es Samuel, who represented Sindumin Assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob. Also present was Sipitang Football Referees Committee (JKPB) Chairman Jawi Hj Mohamad. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
CPO Futures Extend Gains, Lifted By Stronger Soybean Oil Prices
WORLD By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to close higher today, as market sentiments were boosted by the rise in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade. Palm oil trader David Ng said expectations of increased demand for CPO from China and other markets also contributed to the rise in prices. 'We see support at RM3,800 per tonne and resistance at RM4,000 per tonne,' he told Bernama. At the close, the spot month June 2025 contract rose by RM32 to RM3,867 per tonne, July 2025 increased by RM32 to RM3,875 per tonne, and August 2025 went up RM35 to RM3,868 per tonne. September 2025 advanced by RM37 to RM3,862 per tonne, October 2025 gained RM36 to RM3,865 per tonne, and November 2025 rose by RM33 to RM3,866 per tonne. Trading volume widened to 49,593 lots from 34,817 yesterday, while open interest was slightly lower at 243,185 contracts from 243,913 contracts previously. The physical CPO price for June South was increased by RM30 to RM3,900 per tonne. -- BERNAMA
