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The Standard
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Standard
Deep Water Pavilia II launches 80 flats with 4pc price hike
Cannas Ho, NWD director of sales and marketing for special projects, second from right. SING TAO
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Actress Regina Ho enjoys confinement meals by Michelin-starred chef
HONG KONG: Actress Regina Ho recently captured public attention after sharing a video chronicling her luxurious 28-day stay at a postnatal confinement centre, following the birth of her first child. The 31-year-old and her non-celebrity husband, Cedric, welcomed a baby girl, affectionately known as Baby R, in April. The couple married in 2023. In her post, Ho expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support provided by the centre, particularly as she and Cedric are first-time parents. "I had a relaxed and happy confinement period. Life is slowly returning to normal, and I look forward to watching Baby R grow up healthy day by day," she wrote. The video showed Ho arriving at the centre in a specially arranged car from the hospital. Upon arrival, she was greeted with a fully prepared suite, complete with baby clothes and all necessary supplies. "All I had to do was check in," the TVB star said. Throughout her stay, Ho received round-the-clock care from a dedicated nurse for both herself and her newborn. She was also treated to daily foot soaks, traditional Chinese medicine consultations for postpartum recovery, and six nutritious meals a day – each specifically tailored to her needs by a nutritionist. To further enhance the experience, the confinement centre arranged for a Michelin-starred chef to prepare her postpartum meals, which included premium ingredients such as fish maw and abalone. Additionally, Ho enjoyed daily facials and body contouring treatments designed to help her regain her pre-pregnancy figure. She also received personalised yoga coaching. "It's a queen-level indulgence," Ho said.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Filter, monitor: Every parent's role to safeguard children online
By equipping families to monitor, communicate, and set healthy boundaries online, Kempen Internet Selamat reinforces the message that internet safety starts at home but requires the involvement of all. – AI Image KUALA LUMPUR: Today's children are more digitally connected than ever, with access to games, learning tools, and social media at their fingertips but, this connectivity brings serious risks, especially from child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Many people think only the government or police can tackle this, but experts say that keeping children safe is a shared responsibility for everyone. The Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS) continues to prioritise public education on the importance of digital safety, especially in addressing the threat of CSAM. The campaign promotes practical tools and family-based strategies to empower parents in their role as digital guardians. By equipping families to monitor, communicate, and set healthy boundaries online, KIS reinforces the message that internet safety starts at home but requires the involvement of all. 'Addressing CSAM is not solely the responsibility of the police or the government, it is a responsibility we all share,' says David Ho, Founder and Executive director of Navigator Asia Business Sdn Bhd and parent. David Ho With predators exploiting every gap in oversight and awareness, a collective approach is essential to build multiple layers of protection. The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 in Malaysia further underscores this collective responsibility, requiring anyone who becomes aware of child sexual abuse to report it immediately. Parents and guardians are the first line of defense against these threats. Ho emphasises that 'parents need to build open communication with their children, making it safe for them to discuss uncomfortable issues.' By creating an environment where children feel comfortable sharing, parents can identify early signs of grooming or inappropriate behavior. Monitoring is another crucial component where parents should regularly check their children's devices, friend lists, and browsing history. Setting clear digital boundaries through family internet agreements can help outline appropriate online behavior, define prohibited websites, and establish consequences for violations. Ho also stresses that 'families need to stay informed about the latest trends and risks to guide their children effectively.' In addition to proactive parenting, technology provides powerful tools for safeguarding children online. Parental control software like Bark and Qustodio offers comprehensive features including content filtering, screen time management, and AI-based monitoring of social media interactions. These solutions help detect issues such as cyberbullying, inappropriate texting, and mental health red flags before they escalate. At the network level, router-based parental controls can block harmful content for all devices connected to the home Wi-Fi. Device-specific controls, often built into smartphones and tablets, allow parents to set screen time limits and restrict access to age-inappropriate content. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), together with local telcos, has introduced initiatives to make these tools more accessible to families nationwide. Content filtering technologies are also indispensable in the fight against online exploitation. Automated systems leveraging cryptographic hashing and AI-powered image classifiers can detect and block CSAM in real time. These systems adapt to new tactics as predators evolve, preventing exposure to harmful content and supporting law enforcement efforts by reporting detected material. Despite these tools, the most advanced technology cannot replace vigilance. Parents and caregivers should watch for warning signs that a child might be exposed to harmful content. Sudden changes in behavior, excessive secrecy about online activities, unexplained gifts, and knowledge of sexual topics beyond their age are all red flags. Other grooming indicators include adults isolating the child, giving gifts without parental consent, or encouraging the child to keep secrets. Community involvement plays a critical role in child online safety. Awareness campaigns, school-based digital literacy programmes, and family-centered workshops are vital for educating both children and adults. 'Community awareness increases vigilance and promotes reporting of suspicious behavior,' says Ho. Programmes such as Vietnam's 'Swipe Safe' have shown that community-driven education can significantly improve protective behaviors and awareness among young people and their families. Peer networks also empower children to support each other. When young people are educated about online safety, they are more likely to recognise grooming tactics and alert adults or friends. This peer-to-peer approach is highly effective in creating a protective environment around children. Collaboration between public institutions, the private sector, and civil society organisations further strengthens child protection efforts. Through resource sharing, joint training, and coordinated responses, these partnerships can develop advanced detection technologies and provide essential support services for victims and families. Malaysia's adoption of the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection of Children from all Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse and its national Plan of Action on Child Online Protection highlight the importance of these collaborations. Technology companies also play a significant role in combating CSAM. They must implement advanced detection systems, enforce strict age verification processes, and provide easy-to-use reporting tools for users. Transparency reports that detail efforts to combat CSAM can build public trust and encourage ongoing improvements. Furthermore, companies should maintain close cooperation with law enforcement and child protection organizations to ensure swift responses to emerging threats. Continuous updates to AI moderation systems help keep pace with new evasion techniques used by predators. Ultimately, the fight against CSAM and online exploitation requires an unwavering commitment from every sector of society. As parents, teachers, community members, and digital citizens, they all have a role in protecting children and seeing the red flags. By combining strong family communication, robust monitoring, community involvement, and technological safeguards, coming together can create a safer online environment for our children. Ho explains that parents and community, 'Make the Internet a safer place for the next generation.' This call to action serves as a powerful reminder that a community can disrupt the cycles of harm and build a digital future where children can learn, connect, and explore safely. Through collective action and constant vigilance, the solutions to these challenges are within reach. As the community continues to strengthen the defenses and educate communities, it can ensure that the internet becomes a space for growth and discovery rather than exploitation and danger.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Regina Ho enjoys lavish confinement stay, with meals by Michelin-starred chef
Hong Kong actress Regina Ho announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, on April 18, 2025. Photos: China Press Hong Kong actress Regina Ho recently drew public attention after sharing a video documenting her lavish 28-day stay at a confinement centre following the birth of her first child. The 31-year-old welcomed a baby girl, affectionately known as Baby R, with her non-celebrity husband Cedric in April. The couple tied the knot in 2023. In her post, Ho expressed gratitude for the support provided by the confinement centre, especially as both she and Cedric are first-time parents. 'I had a relaxed and happy confinement period. Life is slowly returning to normal, and I look forward to watching Baby R grow up healthy day by day,' she wrote. In the video, Ho was seen getting out of a car that was specially arranged to pick her up from the hospital. Upon arrival, she was greeted with a fully prepared suite, complete with baby clothes and other necessary supplies. 'All I had to do was check in,' the TVB star said. Throughout her stay, Ho received round-the-clock care from a dedicated nurse for both herself and her newborn. She was also pampered with daily foot soaks, traditional Chinese medicine consultations for body recovery and six nutritious meals a day – each tailored to her needs by a nutritionist. To further elevate the experience, the confinement centre brought in a Michelin-starred chef to prepare her postpartum meals, which included ingredients such as fish maw and abalone. Additionally, Ho was treated to daily facials and body contouring treatments to help her regain her pre-pregnancy figure. She also received personalised coaching for yoga. After each workout, the actress didn't even have to lift a finger, even when she wanted to wash her hair as there would be employees assigned to help her do so. 'It's a queen-level indulgence,' Ho summed up her experience. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Regina Ho 何依婷 (@reginahyt)
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
The biggest tech shift in travel isn't AGI — it's real-time translation, says a luxury hotel mogul
Picture yourself in a tiny sake bar on Japan's Noto Peninsula, swapping stories with the chef in flawless, real-time translation. Such frictionless conversations, Banyan Group founder Kwon Ping Ho says, will "open up the boundaries of travel in a big, big way." Ho, who launched his first resort on an abandoned tin mine in Phuket, Thailand in 1994, has spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry. The 72-year-old told Business Insider that when it comes to AI, tools like simultaneous translation will make a big splash in his industry. "The one AI that I think will revolutionize our industry and travel is oddly enough, not AGI. That's science fiction because nobody can imagine what it's really going to lead to," Ho said on the sidelines of the International Conference on Cohesive Societies held in Singapore last month. AGI, or artificial general intelligence, is a theoretical form of AI that is capable of thinking and reasoning like humans. Experts are split on when exactly AGI will be achieved. Some say AGI will be ready in two years, but others say it is decades away. Real-time translation software, on the other hand, could have a similar impact on travel as budget carriers did, Ho said. "One of the biggest impediments to tourism travel is the language barrier, and the places you can go to. It's never been a problem for people to go on group tours and have a tour guide who speaks the language. But as you go deeper into experiential travel, you want to go and talk to people directly," he added. Ho said such software would make travelers more confident to venture into far-flung destinations even if they do not speak the local language. He compared it to the rise of budget airline carriers, which took off in the 1990s and 2000s and opened up lower-cost travel to more people. "When you get instant translation, that's going to make people go into so many areas they normally wouldn't go," he added. "People can go to the remotest village in Japan or Indonesia and not feel strange at all." Ho isn't the only hospitality mogul who said that AI will impact the industry, albeit in a limited fashion, given that the technology is still in its nascent stages. Brian Chesky, the cofounder and CEO of Airbnb, said on the company's earnings call in February that he didn't think AI is "quite ready for prime time." Chesky said Airbnb would implement AI in its customer service functions first before expanding it to other areas. "It's still really early. It's probably similar to like, the mid to late-90s for the internet. So I think it's going to have a profound impact on travel, but I don't think it's yet fundamentally changed for any of the large travel platforms," Chesky said.
