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The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Nabila Huda willing to share acting tips, not coach
ACTRESS Nabila Huda is not ready to become an acting coach despite being in the industry for more than two decades, Berita Harian reported. Nabila, who won the 2019 Anugerah Skrin Best Actress for Drama award, said she does not mind sharing tips on acting. 'Actually, I am still in a learning process. I feel that I'm not qualified to coach people. 'There's a lot more that I want to achieve. I also don't have any certification to teach but I will share my experiences,' she said. She noted that she had conducted online acting classes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nabila advised aspiring actors to attend acting classes as it is not easy, adding that it took her 10 years to fully understand acting. > Syafiqa Melvin, the older sister of actress Syatilla Melvin, claimed that she was scammed by someone offering cat cage-making services online. Syafiqa, whose full name is Siti Nur Syafiqa Amirol Melvin, said she lost RM800 after placing an order recently, reported Kosmo! 'I placed an order because the site had a large following and many posts, and even ran paid advertisements,' she said. Syafiqa paid a deposit of RM400, but got suspicious when the seller did not ask her for details on the type of cat cage she wanted. 'After several days, the seller said the cage was ready. When I asked for a photo, they said the delivery lorry had arrived and was about to leave. When the cat cage didn't arrive, the seller gave various excuses. After learning that the site was a scam, Syafiqa lodged a police report. 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.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police warn rich and famous: Flaunting wealth online may attract criminals
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have urged social media influencers and public personalities to refrain from flaunting their wealth and luxury lifestyles online, warning that such behaviour could attract criminals. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said this is because criminals actively monitor social media to track the daily activities of potential victims. "They closely observe assets, residential locations, times when the victims are not home, types of vehicles, and security features such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems," he said in an exclusive interview with Kosmo! recently. Shuhaily said that influencers often, perhaps unknowingly, reveal excessive personal information including locations, expensive items, and daily routines on their social media accounts. "This makes it easier for criminals to devise strategies to commit crimes such as robbery," he said. Shuhaily cited two burglary cases involving influencers that were reported last year, one in Gombak, Selangor, and another in Seberang Perai Utara, Penang. "In both cases, the perpetrators are believed to have conducted detailed research on the victims through social media before the attacks," he said. In the first case, the victim, a cosmetics entrepreneur, suffered losses amounting to RM3.5 million after her home in Gombak was broken into. The second case in Penang involved a popular food business owner who lost RM449,930 worth of valuables. Previously, Kosmo! reported that prominent entrepreneur Liana Rosli, also known as Kak KM, lost millions of ringgit after burglars made off with a safe containing jewellery from her home last year. Police managed to arrest the suspect within 24 hours and recovered the stolen items. It was revealed that the suspect had previously requested the victim's address under the pretext of collecting products. Meanwhile, influencer and entrepreneur Kieda Crepe reported losses of RM800,000 after her home was burgled in April 2024, with a safe containing jewellery stolen.
The Star
22-05-2025
- The Star
Axia driver carrying car-sized load arrested
Compiled by SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN THE man who went viral for dangerously driving a Perodua Axia with a load nearly the same size of the car strapped to the vehicle's roof has been arrested. He was nabbed while driving along the Dengkil-Banting road, Harian Metro reported. Sepang District police chief Asst Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said a video of the driver and vehicle was posted on Facebook at 10am on May 19. 'Following the viral video, police managed to locate the vehicle about an hour later on the same road,' he said. Initial investigations revealed that the 59-year-old driver possessed a valid driver's licence and the vehicle has all the necessary documents. 'The driver claimed that he was unwell at the time,' ACP Norhizam said, adding that further checks revealed that the driver had sustained head injuries from a road accident several years ago. The man has since been released on police bail, while the vehicle has been seized for further inspection. > A cattle farmer in Terengganu is all smiles after securing advance orders for 20 premium lembu sado (muscular bulls), including from customers outside the state, ahead of Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations, Kosmo! reported. Nor Faizi Mamat said each cattle weighs between 800kg and 1.1 tonnes, and fetches between RM18,000 and RM30,000 per head. In addition to lembu sado, Nor Faizi has also received other orders for about 70 standard cattle for the annual korban (sacrificial) ritual. These cattle weigh between 300kg and 500kg, and are priced from RM4,800 to RM6,000 each. 'I expect to receive orders for at least 100 cattle in total for this year's Aidiladha,' he said. The above articles are 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 a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
16-05-2025
- General
- The Star
‘Iron lass' takes pride in tough-as-bricks job
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN IT is not common to see females taking up hard labour jobs but Farhana Husna Jailani has defied all stereotypes by working at a brick manufacturing factory, Harian Metro reported. What started as 'for fun' and 'to gain experience' has become a full-time commitment and source of pride for the 23-year-old. For two years, she shared her routine at the factory in Kota Marudu, Sabah, on social media. 'This job not only requires physical strength, but also mental. 'This is because all the processes of making this building material are done manually,' she said. The Miri, Sarawak, native handles stone blocks weighing 3kg each while the gravel is 7kg. 'Every day, I complete about 300 bricks and blocks with the help of a friend. This is my daily work routine from 8am to 5pm,' she said. Farhana, who holds a diploma in accounting, said she did not care about the type of job as long as it provided her with an income to survive. She said the hard labour was nothing new to her as she used to walk with her mother to sell kueh. 'I come from a poor family and often help my mother with her business after school and on weekends. I also used to walk 10km to school which has made me tough,' she said. Farhana hopes to own her own brick-making business one day. She advised people not to be picky about choosing a job. > Social media influencer Kasih Iris Leona does not condone any act of bullying, even if it is against men who leave lewd comments on her social media account, Kosmo! reported. 'Usually when I get negative comments, I just respond in my mind because we need to 'move forward' and not bully people. 'I thank all parties who have supported me all this time but reject the act of bullying other individuals,' she said on TikTok recently. The 22-year-old, better known as Leona, shared this after seeing many people supporting her when she received lewd comments from a man recently. It is understood that the man disguised himself by using someone else's identity and left nasty comments about her body. 'I actually don't care (about netizen comments) but I understand that the individual used someone else's identity to the point of involving a university. I feel sorry for the real individual,' she said. Meanwhile, in the comments section, netizens generally praised Leona's way of handling the negative situation. (The above articles are 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 a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Family to sue Nissan Navara driver after parents injured in crash
KUALA LUMPUR: A family whose parents suffered serious injuries in a recent road accident are planning to take legal action against the driver of the Nissan Navara vehicle. Farah Natasya Faizal, 25, said that her family wants justice for her parents, according to Kosmo!. Farah Natasya said that her 49-year-old mother, Suhailiza Shamsuddin, is still being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while her father Faizal Mat, 53, was discharged yesterday. "We will not remain silent and will demand justice. Currently, we are obtaining documents including evidence and witnesses in this case. "We will also take action against the police report made by the driver, who alleged that the motorcycle rode by my parents entered the next lane before being suddenly struck," she said. The 32-year-old man was sentenced to 30 days in prison by the magistrates' court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to reckless driving. On May 10, the couple were riding their motorcycle in the far-left lane when a four-wheel drive vehicle suddenly overtook them. The vehicle reportedly crashed into the victims' motorcycle and fled the scene without stopping after the collision. As a result of the crash, the couple were thrown onto the road and sustained serious injuries. Farah Natasya also said her mother remained in critical condition and was unconscious. "For my father, the wound on his leg must be monitored very closely because he suffers from diabetes. I'm worried that it may only get worse. "My mother was healthy before this. When I see her in her current state, it really makes me upset," she said.
