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Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
HK actor Joel Chan was spotted dancing in KL nightclub after filming in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Hong Kong actor Joel Chan was in Malaysia for work, and he enjoyed his time there to the fullest. Malaysian Chinese news outlets recently shared that the 48-year-old actor was seen out and about at a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur. He definitely turned heads, sporting a super stylish short-sleeved leopard print shirt, according to The Star. Photo: Instagram/Joel Chan A video clip shared on Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note) captured Chan happily dancing to Red Sun, a famous song by the legendary Hong Kong musician Hacken Lee. Night out in KL after filming wrap The TVB actor told Hong Kong media that he had visited the nightclub with his crew members to celebrate after wrapping up filming in Malaysia. According to Chan, the entire team, which included directors, crew, and Malaysian investors, finished eating when someone talked about going to a popular nightclub. That nightclub is apparently famous for spinning all those awesome classic hits from the 1980s. Enjoying Malaysian food (and fans) The actor also made sure to grab a great meal at a Malaysian eatery while he was there. Chan is quite popular among Malaysian fans of Hong Kong dramas. He actually started his career as a singer in 1994 before moving into acting the very next year. In 2017, Chan even won the 'Favourite TVB Supporting Actor' award at the TVB Star Awards Malaysia for his role in the crime-thriller series, The Unholy Alliance. Club life then vs now Back in 2022, the TVB actor shared that he likes visiting nightclubs since he was 17 and even got drunk once the night before work. Nowadays, he hardly visits nightclubs. He's much more mature now, and he and his wife, Apple Ho, even have a son together. They got married on November 1, 2019, and their son Jaco Chan was born in July 2020. It looks like Chan's priorities have changed. Before his current marriage, the TVB actor was actually married to Ponny Yeung for a couple of years, from 2008 to 2010. See also Fans are glad Jordyn Woods fell out with Kylie Jenner From Cantopop to award-winning actor Joel Chan, also known as 陳山聰, was born on October 2, 1976. He began his career as a Cantopop singer in 1995 before transitioning into acting, becoming a contracted artist with TVB and Shaw Brothers Pictures. He gained early recognition for roles like Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II. He took on his first male leading role in the critically acclaimed supernatural drama Barrack O'Karma in 2019, and went on to win the Best Actor award in 2022 for his role in its sequel, Barrack O'Karma 1968. He had also recently recovered from minor eye surgery for severe eye inflammation in April 2025.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Officials take action as global coconut supply faces critical challenges: 'If you change or replace fresh coconut milk, the taste fails'
A popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines is struggling to survive. Coconuts are beginning to disappear as Southeast Asia faces an increase in extreme weather. With a shrinking global supply of the fruit, many are in danger of losing access to a crucial aspect of their culture. Coconuts and their milk are vital to the food culture of many nations, particularly across Asia. The world's top coconut-producing countries make up just a few that rely on coconuts in their cuisine. The Philippines, Indonesia, and India are estimated to produce about 72% of the world's coconut supply. In recent years, these top producers have experienced an increase in extreme weather, from drought to "supercharged" typhoons. Extreme weather can be an indicator of larger climate change-related events. Not all cultures that rely on coconut products in their cuisine produce the fruit. The coconut trade dates back to ancient times, allowing broader access to it as an ingredient. Malaysia, for example, imported more than 600 metric tons of coconuts in February to stabilize its domestic supply. "Coconut milk is the heartbeat of Malaysian food," one Malaysian restaurant owner told Bloomberg. "If you change or replace fresh coconut milk, the taste fails." As coconut-producing nations continue to see their supply strained, they've started passing laws to limit exports. Farmers and lawmakers in Indonesia are having difficulty agreeing on a proposed ban on exporting the fruit for six months, while the Philippine Coconut Authority said it's in talks with producers to keep a portion for domestic sale. Right now, agencies like the World Meteorological Organization are monitoring extreme weather events across the globe in an effort to determine if climate change is the cause. Once enough data has been collected, a solution can be reached. In the meantime, alternatives for coconut and coconut milk may be the way to go. The United States was the second-largest importer of coconut products in 2023, bringing in more than $143 million worth. If countries that don't traditionally rely on the fruit can avoid using it, we can protect it for cultures that require it as a staple. What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Times
11-05-2025
- Times
Janda Diner, Peckham review: ‘I needed it to deliver — and it did'
This is a review I've written twice. Here's what I was going to tell you about Janda Diner: it serves some of the best food you will eat this year, but you'll have to go to a little tin-can room round the side of the White Horse in Peckham Rye to get it. You'll need to bring your own wine and walk through the (tiny) kitchen to get to the (tinier) lavatory. As you do, you're going to have to climb over the backs of several strangers because it's about four square metres here, and 3.5 of them are filled with Malaysian food fans who have also heard this is some of the best stuff they'll eat all year. Then I was going to tell
