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The Star
19 hours ago
- The Star
When eating durian in a hotel can be a ‘costly' affair
A CHINESE national holidaying in Singapore was slapped with a S$200 (RM659) fine for eating durian in a four-star hotel in Orchard Road, reported Kwong Wah Yit Poh. The tourist shared her experience on her RedNote social networking account on May 26 that she was unaware of hotel regulations in South-East Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia prohibiting guests from bringing durian into the premises. 'Some netizens shared online that they had been fined S$500 before. So, I think S$200 was still a reasonable amount and I requested the cleaner to get rid of the leftover durian in my room,' she said. The tourist said she arrived in Singapore on May 24 and the next day, she bought packets of durian and other fruits and took it back to the hotel as there was no place to eat them. The following day she received a note from the hotel informing that the housekeeper discovered durian smell in her room and that the hotel would impose a S$200 cleaning fee to get rid of the smell. > Taiwanese actress Joe Chen has hit back at those who criticised her over her lack of knowledge on appendicitis, China Press reported. Netizens had commented on Chen's experience of undergoing a surgery in Malaysia to remove her appendix that she posted on her social media accounts on May 27. The 46-year-old hit back on her Weibo account: '... I don't know my diagnosis has become one of the most searched topics.' The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Eric Tsang, Chin Ka-lok & more to hold concert in Genting Highlands on July 19
Hong Kong actors Eric Tsang (left), Chin Ka-lok and more are set to perform in Genting Highlands on July 19. Photos: China Press, Chin Ka-lok/Instagram Hong Kong variety show Super Trio is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special live concert on July 19 at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Leading the milestone event is none other than the show's original host Eric Tsang, who will also be joined on stage by fellow actors Chin Ka-lok, Louis Yuen, Mayanne Mak and Kirby Lam. Fans can look forward to a night filled with laughter, nostalgia and surprises as the cast brings back some of the show's most memorable game segments, alongside exciting new ones. Attendees also stand a chance at receiving exclusive 30th anniversary memorabilia to commemorate the occasion. Since its debut in 1995, Super Trio quickly rose to become one of the most beloved variety programmes in both Malaysia and Hong Kong. The show initially ended its run with the airing of the final episode on Jan 12, 2014, but was revived eight years later in 2022 with the new series Super Trio Returns . Tickets for Wow! Super! Happy 30 Years, priced between RM388 and RM1,068, are now available for GRC Gold Members and above, as well as Visa cardholders. Public sale will be available via on from June 3, noon onwards.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Forex scam: Dad drains savings to settle daughter's debts with loan sharks
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian family has been left traumatised after a 22-year-old woman became caught up in a foreign exchange scam, forcing her retired father to use RM150,000 of his life savings to protect them from loan sharks. The woman, known only as Leong, a recent graduate, invested RM9,000 — all her savings — into what she believed was a legitimate scheme. After receiving an early return of RM500, she was encouraged to invest further, only to be told later that a large "processing fee" was required to withdraw the full amount. In desperation, Leong secretly borrowed RM20,000 from 17 unlicensed moneylenders to cover the supposed fee, China Press reported. Unable to repay the loans, she and her family soon became targets of threats and harassment. Speaking at a press conference at Wisma MCA yesterday, Leong admitted she was unemployed and had hoped the investment would provide some financial relief. Her father, a 61-year-old retired bank employee with a disability, said he felt he had no choice but to settle the debts using his retirement savings when the threats escalated. Despite paying off the initial amount, the harassment continued. The loan sharks began sending him disturbing messages and images, including photos of their current and former homes, their vehicles, and even family identification cards. He said the lenders threatened to harm them if payments were not continued, and claimed his youngest daughter still owed RM70,000 in interest — a sum he could no longer afford. A police report was filed, and the investigating officer reached out to the loan sharks. However, instead of backing down, they became more aggressive, issuing further threats and warnings.
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jackie Chan's Son Jaycee Chan Looks Visibly Older In Recent Public Appearance
Jaycee Chan (房祖名), the son of Hong Kong cinema icon Jackie Chan (成龙), once had a promising career in showbiz until a drug scandal shunned him from the screens. Now, the 42-year-old keeps a low profile, rarely appearing in public. Recently, new photos of Jaycee made rounds on the internet, giving the public a glimpse at the star's current status. According to reports, the pictures were taken at the wedding of Korean-American model Irene Kim. Jaycee wore a blue button-up shirt, a white blazer and a blue cap. The public figure's facial features remained unchanged, and he looked happy, smiling alongside other wedding guests. However, in one photo where Jaycee took off his cap, the actor looked older. While it appears he had shaved his head on purpose, some netizens mentioned that his hairline looked irregular. This discovery prompted comments suggesting that the actor might be balding or his hairline receding, causing him to look older. Jaycee also wore glasses during the wedding, which made him look more mature. The new photos also sparked discussions about Jaycee's current status since moving away from the entertainment industry after his drug case. In 2014, the actor was caught in possession of marijuana, which landed him in jail for six months. Since his release, the star is rumoured to have settled down in Taiwan. However, it's likely that he also regularly travels to the US as he has a tequila business based in the country. In 2024, Jaycee released his first song after a ten-year hiatus from singing. Before that, he made his directorial debut in 2021 with the movie 'Good Night Beijing'. However, those two projects remain the only releases from Jaycee in recent years. Since the star also rarely updates his social media, with his last post dated last year, it's unknown whether the star has plans to return to acting and singing. Given his low-key appearance at the wedding, perhaps we can assume that Jaycee is more comfortable being away from the cameras now. What are your thoughts on this? Source: China Press
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Family devastated after woman trapped in forex scam and loan shark debt
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian family has been left traumatised after a 22-year-old woman became caught up in a foreign exchange scam, forcing her retired father to use RM150,000 of his life savings to protect them from loan sharks. The woman, known only as Leong, a recent graduate, invested RM9,000 — all her savings — into what she believed was a legitimate scheme. After receiving an early return of RM500, she was encouraged to invest further, only to be told later that a large "processing fee" was required to withdraw the full amount. In desperation, Leong secretly borrowed RM20,000 from 17 unlicensed moneylenders to cover the supposed fee, China Press reported. Unable to repay the loans, she and her family soon became targets of threats and harassment. Speaking at a press conference at Wisma MCA yesterday, Leong admitted she was unemployed and had hoped the investment would provide some financial relief. Her father, a 61-year-old retired bank employee with a disability, said he felt he had no choice but to settle the debts using his retirement savings when the threats escalated. Despite paying off the initial amount, the harassment continued. The loan sharks began sending him disturbing messages and images, including photos of their current and former homes, their vehicles, and even family identification cards. He said the lenders threatened to harm them if payments were not continued, and claimed his youngest daughter still owed RM70,000 in interest — a sum he could no longer afford. A police report was filed, and the investigating officer reached out to the loan sharks. However, instead of backing down, they became more aggressive, issuing further threats and warnings. During the press conference, the father received messages accusing him of "disrespecting" the lenders by speaking publicly.
