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Hype Malaysia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Older & Balding: Kasih Iris Leona Reveals Her New Preference In Men
Malaysian influencer Kasih Iris Leona, the daughter of actor Azhar Sulaiman, has not been in a romantic relationship since ending things with her ex-boyfriend a few years ago. However, she has been open about her search for the right man, even launching an online application via her TikTok channel in the hope of finding her ideal partner. Whether the application was made in jest or in earnest, there's no reason for her to feel embarrassed about wanting to settle down. The public figure has previously spoken about what she looks for in a partner, and more recently, she revealed to her followers a new discovery about her type when it comes to men. Here's what she had to say: Earlier this week, Kasih Iris Leona shared a video on her TikTok channel discussing the type of men she currently finds attractive. Judging by her tone and expression, it appeared to be a recent discovery. 'Guys, tell me why my type is older men who are literally balding?! I don't know—when I see younger men, I'm not attracted to them at all. They're like kids. But an older man, however…' she said, before laughing in disbelief at her own confession. The influencer went on to say that she's had a wild night, which may have led to her realisation, but she chose not to go into detail. Leona later posted a follow-up video with the caption, 'When they're a decade older,' before hinting that the man she had met was, possibly, two decades her senior. The hint, however, turned out to be a joke, as clarified in another video, reminding her followers not to take her previous statement too seriously. Shortly after posting her videos, many of her followers, particularly women, agreed that older men are indeed more attractive. Some even listed their favourite Hollywood celebrities such as Tom Hiddleston, Stanley Tucci and Jason Statham, all of whom are over the age of 40. Others agreed with the content creator on the appeal of older men, but were less convinced about the balding aspect. A few followers were curious about what had happened and asked for more context regarding the recent night out that led to her change in preference. Do you share the same preference as Leona? What are your thoughts on this topic? Watch her TikTok post below: Her follow-up video: Sources: TikTok (1)(2)(3)
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Mum shares horrifying photos after baby bottle ‘explosion peeled half her nipple off' and left her fearing she'd die
A MUM claims "half her nipple peeled off" after scalding hot formula "exploded" on her chest. Leona Downie says she was preparing five-month-old Arlo Minles' milk formula on April 30 with the same MAM Baby bottle she'd used since he was born. 10 Leona Downie, 18, says a baby bottle 'exploded' on her chest – drenching her with scalding formula that 'peeled half her nipple off' Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 The mum of one was preparing milk formula for her baby son Arlo Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 She claims top and bottom of the bottle popped of when she shook it to mix the hot formula Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 Leona suffered second degree burns from the ordeal Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media The 18-year-old claims she waited 15 minutes for But she says that when she shook the bottle to mix the milk, it burst open at both ends and the hot contents "exploded" over her chest. Leona says she immediately began to scream and jumped into a cold shower to ease the burning sensation, which felt like she was "continuously being stabbed". She rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital A&E, where she was told she had suffered second-degree burns from the hot milk solution. Read more on burns Horrifying photos show the mum-of-one's left breast bright red where the scalding formula burnt her. After having the dead skin removed from her 11cm-long burn site, a nurse dressed her wound and discharged her from hospital. Leona claims the milk explosion "peeled" half her nipple off and that she's now unable to wear low-cut tops in public as she thinks the scarring looks "ugly". The full-time carer is speaking out about her burns to warn other parents. Most read in Health MAM Baby - the maker of the the bottle - say they're "very concerned" by Leona's injuries and are investigating. Leona, from Blackpool, Lancashire, said: "I boiled the kettle and left the water in for a little bit. The kettle was only half full. I was bedbound for two weeks after out-of-date hot water bottle burst and left me with burns over my thighs and groin "I poured the water into the baby's bottle after about 10 to 15 minutes [and added the milk formula] and then began shaking it. "I then remember hearing a bang and both the top and the bottom [of the bottle] blew off. It exploded. "All the hot milk went all over me. My whole body started burning and I thought I was going to die. "The burn was on the whole of my left boob. All the skin started peeling off straight away. 10 Leona said she ran into the shower to ease the burning pain on her chest Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 She'd been using the same bottles since the birth of her son five months ago Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 She warned other parents to be careful Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media "It was red and very sore. I screamed and burst out crying. "I was in a lot of pain and couldn't stop thinking about it. It was horrible and felt like I was continuously being stabbed. "It was a "It peeled half of my nipple off so I haven't really got a nipple. This was from the burn. How to treat burns Your skin has three layer; the outer layer (epidermis), the dermis (which contains vessels, nerves, hair follicles) and the deeper layer of fat (subcutis). A full thickness burn is when all layers of skin are damaged, while a superficial burn is when only the top layer has been effected. The NHS says to treat a burn: Immediately get the person away from the heat source Remove any clothing or jewellery, including babies' nappies, but do not move anything that's stuck to the skin Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes – do not use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter Make sure the person keeps warm by using a blanket, for example After cooling the burn, cover the burn by placing a layer of cling film over it – a clean plastic bag could also be used for burns on your hand Use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen Raise the affected area if possible to reduce swelling If it's an acid or chemical burn, dial 999, carefully try to remove the chemical and any contaminated clothing, and rinse the affected area using as much clean water as possible You should go to a hospital A&E department for: All chemical and electrical burns Large or deep burns – any burn bigger than the injured person's hand Burns that cause white or charred skin – any size Burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals "The burn site was 11cm long and 5cm wide and this covered my nipple. "I won't wear low cut tops anymore [due to my scar] as it's quite ugly." The MAM Baby instruction manual says "cooling time of at least 20 minutes is suggested by MAM for the boiled water to cool enough to be used for making up a bottle, however depending on the volume, the water still may be very hot after this time and you must be careful to avoid scalding". Leona said she had prepared Arlo's feeds in this bottle since he was born on December 6 last year. Leona said: "It's not a new bottle. I have had them for five months and used them since Arlo's birth. "I use bottles like this every night and it's the first time it has happened. "I use this bottle up to three times a day and I always make sure the top and bottom are screwed on properly, as they both come off." 10 Leona said the scalding hot liquid peeled off her skin and half her nipple Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 She said she doesn't want to wear low cut tops any longer due to the scarring Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 10 Leona submitted a complaint to MAM Baby Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Following her scalding, Leona says she has emailed a complaint to MAM Baby and is now using a different bottle brand to feed Arlo with. Leona said: "The pain only stopped a couple of days ago. My skin is really tight so I hardly move my arm and it's just scarred. "Mums need to be careful. These bottles are supposed to be safe for mums to be using around the baby and they obviously aren't. "This bottle is meant for hot milk to go in. Your kettle water has to be 70 degrees to kill the bacteria in the formula. "I let the kettle water cool down for 15 minutes before putting it in the bottle to make sure it was safe for my baby and safe to shake as well." MAM Baby's response A spokesperson for MAM said: "The safety of our customers and their babies is at the forefront of everything we do and MAM is committed to ensuring the highest quality standards. "All of our products are rigorously tested and meet applicable safety standards. The bottle type in question is certified to EN standard 14350:2020. "We are very concerned about Leona's injury and are currently arranging for her bottle to be collected to enable us to thoroughly test it and investigate the circumstances around the accident. "Clear instructions on safe use are supplied with every bottle. These include never pouring boiling water into the bottle and allowing boiled water to cool for at least 20 minutes before introducing it to a bottle to reduce the risk of scalding. "While preparing a bottle, we recommend that you should never do it with a baby close by and always shake gently with the base facing away over a sink while wrapped in a towel or cloth."
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.)
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
How to fit three months worth of clothes into a carry-on suitcase – including essential packing hack & outfit rule
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you have a holiday coming up but don't want to fork out extortionate airline fees for checked baggage, you may be wondering how you're going to fit all your clothes into hand luggage. But fear not, as one seasoned traveller has revealed how she crams a staggering three months worth of clothes into a single carry-on bag. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A seasoned traveller has revealed how she crams a staggering three months worth of clothes into a single carry-on bag Credit: YouTube/@LeonaMarlene 2 When it comes to actually packing bags, she uses packing cubes and always wears her bulkier items onto the plane Credit: YouTube/@LeonaMarlene Digital nomad Leona Marlene sold all of her belongings to travel the world five years ago and is still going strong. Her jetsetting lifestyle has taught her how to cram heaps of clothes into hand luggage bags. Leona's key is sticking to a colour palette. 'In order to travel light, you need to stick to a colour palette,' she revealed in a YouTube tutorial. 'That way, it's easy to mix and match, and get comfortable with rewearing your clothes.' When it comes to actually packing bags, she uses packing cubes and always wears her bulkier items onto the plane. Leona also uses a mix of rolling and folding to maximise how much she can fit in her hand luggage - and she packs every cube to fit a different category to ensure organisation. 'I love rolling or folding my clothes in packaging cubes since it helps eliminate empty space and makes the most of every inch,' she said. In 2024, the British public spent approximately £205 million on overweight baggage fees, with a staggering 7.32 million travellers paying between £12 and £65 each in additional charges. It doesn't take much to tip the scales, though. The average pair of trainers weighs 1–1.5kg, which could be enough to push your suitcase over the weight limit and mean an instant surcharge. Budget airlines like easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair charge £12 per kilo for bags that exceed the weight limit, while TUI hikes that to £14–£18 per kilo. Other airlines such as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways apply steep flat fees. Virgin's overweight baggage fee is £65, while oversized baggage is a whopping £200. Six Top Tips to Avoid Excess Baggage Charges If you absolutely have to book a suitcase to go in the hold, the experts at Yorkshire-based fashion and homeware retailer Joe Browns shared their six key tips for packing smarter to avoid extra charges. Focus on essentials that can serve multiple purposes. Prioritise versatility over volume to avoid overpacking. If you're packing bulky trainers or thick knits, wear them on the plane to save space in your luggage. Before packing, consider how each item works together to create multiple combinations. Planning mix-and-match looks helps you travel lighter and stay effortlessly stylish throughout your trip. Rather than packing extra "just-in-case" items, opt for layers that can be added or removed depending on the weather. Use a handheld luggage scale at home to avoid surprise charges at the airport.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
How to fit three months worth of clothes into a carry-on suitcase – including essential packing hack & outfit rule
IF you have a holiday coming up but don't want to fork out extortionate airline fees for checked baggage, you may be wondering how you're going to fit all your clothes into hand luggage. But fear not, as one seasoned traveller has revealed how she crams a staggering three months worth of clothes into a single carry-on bag. 2 A seasoned traveller has revealed how she crams a staggering three months worth of clothes into a single carry-on bag Credit: YouTube/@LeonaMarlene 2 When it comes to actually packing bags, she uses packing cubes and always wears her bulkier items onto the plane Credit: YouTube/@LeonaMarlene Digital nomad Leona Marlene sold all of her belongings to travel the world five years ago and is still going strong. Her Leona's key is sticking to a colour palette. 'In order to travel light, you need to stick to a colour palette,' she revealed in a YouTube tutorial. READ MORE TRAVEL HACKS 'That way, it's easy to mix and match, and get comfortable with rewearing your clothes.' When it comes to actually packing bags, she uses Leona also uses a mix of rolling and folding to maximise how much she can fit in her hand luggage - and she packs every cube to fit a different category to ensure organisation. 'I love rolling or folding my clothes in packaging cubes since it helps eliminate empty space and makes the most of every inch,' she said. Most read in Fabulous In 2024, the British public spent approximately £205 million on overweight baggage fees, with a staggering 7.32 million travellers paying between £12 and £65 each in additional charges. It doesn't take much to tip the scales, though. The average pair of trainers weighs 1–1.5kg, which could be enough to push your suitcase over the weight limit and mean an instant surcharge. Budget airlines like easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair charge £12 per kilo for bags that exceed the weight limit, while TUI hikes that to £14–£18 per kilo. Other airlines such as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways apply steep flat fees. Virgin's overweight baggage fee is £65, while oversized baggage is a whopping £200. Six Top Tips to Avoid Excess Baggage Charges If you absolutely have to book a suitcase to go in the hold, the experts at Yorkshire-based fashion and homeware retailer Joe Browns shared their six key tips for packing smarter to avoid extra charges. Focus on essentials that can serve multiple purposes. Prioritise versatility over volume to avoid overpacking. If you're packing bulky trainers or thick knits, wear them on the plane to save space in your luggage. Before packing, consider how each item works together to create multiple combinations. Planning mix-and-match looks helps you travel lighter and stay effortlessly stylish throughout your trip. Rather than packing extra "just-in-case" items, opt for layers that can be added or removed depending on the weather. Use a handheld luggage scale at home to avoid surprise charges at the airport. Streamline your holiday beauty routine by choosing multi-use products or minis. It's a great excuse to keep things low-maintenance and leaves room for that one outfit you just couldn't leave behind.
