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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Molly-Mae Hague reveals the £18 secret to her summer glow – and you can get it even cheaper if you hurry
Plus, more about Molly-Mae's glow down MAE WE Molly-Mae Hague reveals the £18 secret to her summer glow – and you can get it even cheaper if you hurry Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MOLLY-MAE Hague has revealed the £18 secret to her summer glow – and if you're quick, you can get it even cheaper. The 26-year-old businesswoman recently returned from a holiday abroad and shared a makeup tutorial with her 4.1 million followers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Molly-Mae Hague has shared a makeup tutorial on how she achieves her summer glow Credit: Getty 4 She revealed her £18 secret to achieve the look Credit: Tiktok She revealed that she never wears makeup while on holiday, as the two don't 'really go hand in hand' for her. However, she decided to switch things up this time. Molly-Mae, who recently revealed that she is back with Tommy Fury, explained that she usually sticks to just one makeup look, but wanted to try something a little different. She began her routine by applying Refy's Face Sculpt Moisturiser, £38, and Primer, £24, followed by MAC Face and Body Foundation, £38, as her base. Next came Refy's Cream Bronzer in the shade 'Sand', £18, and a cream blush in the shade 'Malaya', £16, which she said gave her the look of a 'happy, rosy-cheeked girly.' She also dabbed some blush on the tip of her nose for a 'little bit more sun-kissed' effect. To set her under-eye area, Molly-Mae used a touch of Laura Mercier powder, making sure not to use too much in order to maintain her glowy finish. She followed up with Refy's Clear Brow Gel to set her brows, which she prefers to wear in a 'fluffy' style. For eyeshadow, she used Benefit's Hoola, £17, then applied Refy's Lash Sculpt Mascara, £20. Her lip liner of choice was MAC in the shade 'Whirl', £15, followed by Refy Gloss, £18, and she finished the look with Fenty Beauty's You Mist setting spray, £18. I feel sorry for myself but trolls were right - I was Quagmire but Zoe saved me from destroying my face, says Molly-Mae Molly-Mae closed the video by saying: 'I feel like holidays for me are just where I make my most magical and special memories that I just cherish forever.' Currently the Refy website has 15% for a limited time only. If you sign up to be a World member there is even a chance to get more discounts. Molly-Mae's video gained 2.3million views after one day of it being shared on her TikTok account. Her video also gained 569 comments, as many rushed to share their thoughts. 4 Refy's Cream Bronzer in the shade 'Sand', £18 Credit: REFY 4 Within 24 hours, Molly-Mae's video went viral as many beauty fans want to copy the look Credit: Tiktok One wrote: 'I also use the Refy primer and brush; they are both really good.' A second added: 'Obsessed!!!! You look stunning and I'll be recreating this look ASAP.' Whilst a third said: 'The Refy mascara is such a good product especially for sensitive eyes.' And a fourth added: 'She just gets more gorgeous honestly.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Island man tells of bravery of parents both awarded MBE in Far East
A RETIRED engineer could well be the the only living Isle of Wight resident whose parents were both awarded the MBE for their bravery and work during and just after the Second World War. Don Webber, of Bembridge, who spent most of his childhood in Malaya, is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day this summer and has shared his parents' stories of bravery in the Far East during conflicts. His parents, Donald and Patricia Webber, were rubber planters in colonial British Malaya, during a time when the Japanese began advancing into the peninsula before war broke out. After hostilities in the Far East began against Japan, Don's father joined the Malay Regiment as a second lieutenant, but was captured at the fall of Singapore in 1942. Patricia Webber was awarded the MBE in 1953, after being named on the newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II's first birthday honours list. (Image: Don Webber) He became a British prisoner of war (POW), on the infamous Burma-Thailand Railway, nicknamed the 'Death Railway', at Nakom Nayok Camp in Thailand, between November 1942 and August 1945. His mother, an ex-nurse, managed to escape, with six-month-old sister Anna, on one of the last ships to leave Singapore before its fall, ironically named The Empress of Japan. The ship, bound for Liverpool, was targeted by Japanese bombers, but somehow managed to evade being sunk. Both Donald and Patricia received the MBE after the war. Patricia Webber with baby Anna after arriving at Liverpool, having taken one of the last ships out of Singapore two weeks before the surrender to the Japanese army. (Image: Don Webber) Don said: "My father, emaciated during his time in a POW camp, was reunited with my mother when war ended. "He weighed only five stone when he got back to England. It took him months to recover." Despite the grim, harsh conditions, Don's father bravely managed to run a secret radio in the POW camp, which he used to keep fellow prisoners informed of the news. Don added: "With my uncle Max, an intelligence officer, they ran a secret radio. It was a beheading offence if caught. "But sharing news gave fellow prisoners a feeling of morale. Bembridge man Don Webber as a child growing up in Malaya (Image: Don Webber) "Bits and pieces of radio were found, on their marches up to the POW camp, which were carefully secreted away in a water bottle." In a recording held by the Imperial War Museum, Don's father spoke of his actions in the camp. He said: "After two or three days, we got the radio going and, from then on, Max and I distributed the news throughout the camp and others along the railway. "In all, we managed to produce 703 news bulletins — but security had to be better than better. The Japanese were very strict on searches." His father was awarded the MBE in 1946 from King George IV, for his bravery during the war. Bembridge man Don Webber could be the only Islander whose parents both received the MBE (Image: Don Webber) After the war ended, Don's parents returned to Malaya to continue their work on a rubber plantation, with his father managing the estate for British company, Guthrie's. Don's mother also received the honour in 1953, in recognition of her public service in Malaya. Read more: Nuclear weapons test vet Ron to attend Island Remembrance Service with new medal "I'm still going" jokes war hero Alec at huge 100th birthday bash Last of Isle of Wight VJ Day servicemen Harry Aitken remembered Patricia was on Queen Elizabeth II's first birthday honours list after her coronation. "She was known for her cheerfulness and in her helping the locals on the estate. Being an ex-nurse, she would dress wounds," said Don. "She worked for the police while the 'Malaya Emergency' was going on." The family lived near the jungle, close to where communist insurgents were active and murdering people, during the Malaya Emergency uprising in 1948. Rubber plantations and police stations were targeted during that time, bringing Don's parents right into the firing line. Donald said: "My mother was attacked twice. "On both occasions, while being transported in a car, she was shot at, but survived both attempts, uninjured." Don spent his childhood in Malaya until 1960, before moving to the Isle of Wight 25 years ago. When he was aged 16, Don joined the army's Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as an apprentice in electronics. Don went on to teach electronics and spent 14 years in the army, rising to the rank of staff sergeant. He spent his career in the UK, Germany and also Libya, in the days before dictator, Col Gaddafi, came to power. Don went on to run a recruitment agency for electronics and computer engineers, then retired to the Island. "I brought my wife Gill to the Island to look at the place — and she fell in love with it," said Don. "I decided to take early retirement and make the move to Bembridge, where I've lived ever since." Gill died in 2016. Don plans to mark this year's VJ Day in remembrance of his parents' bravery in the Far East. VJ Day is celebrated nationally on Friday, August 15.
Free Malaysia Today
29-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Read first-hand accounts of veterans who fought for the country
Invaluable old photos – such as this one of cadets participating in a military march-past – feature prominently in 'Memoirs: Malaya and Borneo at War'. (Macva pic) PETALING JAYA : Today, Malaysia stands in peace and stability thanks to the courage and sacrifices of those who dedicated their lives to defending the nation. The brave men and women of our armed forces answered the call of duty when the country needed them most, fighting for the love of their homeland. Now, thanks to the efforts of the Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (Macva), readers can discover the spirit and dedication of these unsung heroes through gripping stories told in their own words. Established in 2016, Macva aims to foster and strengthen comradeship, solidarity and harmony among veterans, and promote nation building for a harmonious, united and progressive Malaysia. 'Memoirs: Malaya and Borneo At War' (MMBW) collects many first-hand accounts from veterans, capturing their experiences during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960), Indonesian Confrontation (1963-1966), and the Counter-Insurgency Warfare era (1968-1989). 'Before this, there weren't too many accounts of these incidents from Malaysians. They were mostly recorded from a western perspective. We decided to collect stories from people who had actually been there, to find out first-hand what really happened then,' editor Lt-Col Liew Ngoh Chin told FMT Lifestyle. The book is a followup to 'Memoirs of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans', also published by Macva about three years ago. 'Memoirs: Malaya and Borneo At War' is the sequel to 'Memoirs of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans'. (Andrea Rhiannon Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) While the first book mostly records war stories from Chinese veterans, this takes more of a 'muhibbah' approach, with accounts from people of all races and backgrounds. 'There are also a lot of amazing photographs in the book, which really capture times gone by. We need to remember and record our history, so we do not repeat the mistakes of the past,' Liew said. MMBW is a captivating read, perfectly capturing the travails of war. Many stories are described so vividly, one can almost feel the jungle heat and smell the smoke of gunfire. The turmoil in these tales are nicely balanced by accounts of loyalty, friendship, sacrifice, and courage under fire. War may be a nightmare but, as this book shows, it is also a great showcase of humans at their noblest. The simple narration style serves as an effective reminder that these soldiers were not necessarily extraordinary, but merely everyday people doing their best to defend the land they loved. Macva members hope the book will serve as a poignant record of the country's military history. (Andrea Rhiannon Edwards @ FMT Lifestyle) One highlight is 'Incident Aboard the KD Sri Selangor P3139', in which Lt-Cmdr Kweh Onn Cheong tells the thrilling tale of an armed firefight against violent enemy commandos on a moonlit sea. In 'Chasing A Dream', Lt-Col Robert Rizal Abdullah describes his battles against communists in the mosquito-infested swamps of Serian, Sarawak; while Lt-Col Tan Siew Soo recalls his time with the federation armoured car regiment in 'The Momentous Years of the Malayan Emergency'. Some chapters are truly moving: one example is 'The Choice You Make Dictates The Life You Lead', where Col Zulkifli Tahir presses on with life courageously despite having suffered a grievous injury after encountering an explosive booby trap. And it's not just human soldiers who are honoured: one chapter pays homage to the valiant canines of the Malaysian War Dog Wing, who served as trackers, guards, and patrol dogs for the army. Another image from the book, highlighting the first batch of RMAF technicians. (RMAF 50th Jubilee Intan Souvenir Magazine pic) Speaking with FMT Lifestyle recently, several Macva members said they hope the book will encourage other veterans to come forward, so their stories can also be recorded for posterity. 'The armed forces have played a vital role in safeguarding the nation's security and enabling its development. It is my hope that this proud history will be preserved and remembered by future generations,' said Major David Chow Yun Kai. Lt Mary Koh added: 'I hope it inspires younger generations to appreciate the sacrifices made in defence of our nation, and to embrace the values of discipline, unity and service.' And Capt Lee Kwang Lock summed it up as follows: 'We hope the new generation understands our present peace is due to the commitment and loyalty of our veterans. No one should question the return on investment the Malaysian armed forces provided. Lest we forget.' 'Memoirs: Malaya and Borneo At War' will be launched on June 1. For more information or to purchase the book, visit Macva's website.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Individual investors own 39% of Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad (KLSE:SBAGAN) shares but public companies control 44% of the company
Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad's significant public companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public A total of 3 investors have a majority stake in the company with 51% ownership Using data from company's past performance alongside ownership research, one can better assess the future performance of a company Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. If you want to know who really controls Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad (KLSE:SBAGAN), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. We can see that public companies own the lion's share in the company with 44% ownership. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk). And individual investors on the other hand have a 39% ownership in the company. In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad. Check out our latest analysis for Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. Less than 5% of Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad is held by institutional investors. This suggests that some funds have the company in their sights, but many have not yet bought shares in it. So if the company itself can improve over time, we may well see more institutional buyers in the future. It is not uncommon to see a big share price rise if multiple institutional investors are trying to buy into a stock at the same time. So check out the historic earnings trajectory, below, but keep in mind it's the future that counts most. Hedge funds don't have many shares in Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad. Kluang Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad is currently the largest shareholder, with 43% of shares outstanding. The Nyalas Rubber Estates Limited is the second largest shareholder owning 4.5% of common stock, and Cheng Wui Pui holds about 3.5% of the company stock. A more detailed study of the shareholder registry showed us that 3 of the top shareholders have a considerable amount of ownership in the company, via their 51% stake. Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. We're not picking up on any analyst coverage of the stock at the moment, so the company is unlikely to be widely held. The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. We can report that insiders do own shares in Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad. In their own names, insiders own RM55m worth of stock in the RM561m company. Some would say this shows alignment of interests between shareholders and the board, though we generally prefer to see bigger insider holdings. But it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 39% stake in Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run. It seems that Private Companies own 5.9%, of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad stock. Private companies may be related parties. Sometimes insiders have an interest in a public company through a holding in a private company, rather than in their own capacity as an individual. While it's hard to draw any broad stroke conclusions, it is worth noting as an area for further research. It appears to us that public companies own 44% of Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad. This may be a strategic interest and the two companies may have related business interests. It could be that they have de-merged. This holding is probably worth investigating further. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Berhad , and understanding them should be part of your investment process. If you would prefer check out another company -- one with potentially superior financials -- then do not miss this free list of interesting companies, backed by strong financial data. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. 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Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
In ‘Gayong', a legendary local silat master steps into the spotlight
Meor, played by Beto Kusyairy, taking another fighter down in a challenging confrontation. (SOL Pictures pic) PETALING JAYA : Move over, Ip Man – there's a new historical martial-arts master in town! Okay, 'new' might not be the best way to describe the late Meor Abdul Rahman (1915-1991). But 'Gayong', an action-packed period epic inspired by the man's life, hits the big screen to offer a mix of pulse-pounding fight sequences with moments of heartfelt emotion. Meor was the founder of silat gayong, one of the largest and most renowned Malay silat disciplines in this region. The film, directed by Faisal Ishak, covers several important chapters of his life in 1940s Malaya, opening with the character (played by Beto Kusyairy) in a tense combat sequence. We then transition to a tranquil domestic scene, where Meor is boarding a train with his wife Che Som (Nabilah Huda), wide-eyed brother Mat (Syafie Naswip), and young daughter. The family is heading to Singapore, where Meor hopes to work as a mechanic at the Gilman Barracks. Meor easily bonds with the friendly villagers at his new home, and soon becomes well-known for his fantastic martial-art skills. He eventually becomes a silat teacher and starts building a good life for himself. Meor and his wife Che Som (Nabila Huda) having a heart-to-heart. (SOL Pictures pic) But trouble looms on the horizon: World War II is right around the corner, and imperial Japan is beginning its invasion of the Malay states. Meor must rally the usually docile village folk to defend their homeland against an attack by the savage Yamada (Takeda Hiromitsu). So, is 'Gayong' worth a watch? First off, the film definitely looks impressive: the costume, set design and choreography do wonders in bringing its period setting to life. Whether at a bustling kampung wet market, or in the thick of a ferocious battle on a sandy beach, every scene feels animated and alive. Indeed, the fight scenes do a good job in highlighting the skill and dexterity of the silat masters. There are no particularly revolutionary or high-concept sequences here, but everything is well put together. Interspersed between all the kicking and punching is a nice amount of human drama. Not everyone escapes the film unscathed, and the fate of one character is particularly shocking. 'Gayong' ultimately tells a simple but engaging story of a man seeking to make a better life for his family, who uses his skills to defend everything he holds dear. It's easy for material like this to turn overly melodramatic, but fortunately, the film manages to avoid this territory. Meor's brother Mat (Syafie Naswip) training soldiers in the art of silat. (SOL Pictures pic) The movie is anchored by Beto Kusyairy, who portrays the protagonist with an inspired blend of stoicism and emotional depth. His take on Meor is always engaging, whether the character is dispensing wise platitudes on life and silat, or high-kicking villains to kingdom come. Nabila Huda also puts in a solid performance as the caring and supportive Che Som (and gets a cool fight scene!), while the supporting cast generally play their parts well. If the story has a weak point, it is probably the climax, which feels slightly contrived with a feel-good conclusion right out of a formulaic Hollywood flick. This, however, is just a minor misstep, and the rest of 'Gayong' is entertaining enough to overcome it. Overall, there's plenty to enjoy here. 'Gayong' may be full of the usual tropes found in martial-arts biopics, but it executes them efficiently, and the result is an enjoyable crowd-pleaser. Credit also must be given to the music team, whose memorable soundtrack manages to be both uplifting and evocative. Plus, the final sequence hints at a sequel on the way: we can only hope Meor's subsequent adventures are just as thrilling as his first! As of press time, 'Gayong' is screening in cinemas nationwide.
