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The Star
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Law grad makes a case for running a canteen
Compiled by ZULKIFLI ABD RAHMAN, and R. ARAVINTHAN After harbouring ambitions of becoming a lawyer, a law graduate did not expect to make a vocation out of operating a school canteen. Muhamad Iezhar Abd Samat, 36, obtained his syariah law degree from International Islamic University Malaysia and worked as a legal officer for four years. He told Harian Metro that he decided not to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer after he got a job as a canteen operator at a religious school in Jinjang, Selangor. 'I have never thought of going into the school canteen business,' he said. Muhamad Iezhar said he wakes up at 4am from Monday to Friday to start work at the school canteen. 'It's great to provide food for the teachers and pupils and talk to them. 'My food prices are reasonable. Sometimes, I give out free food to some of the children who don't have money to pay,' he added. > Actress Diana Danielle has denied that her new song Raja Dusta is directed at someone, reported Utusan Malaysia. The newspaper said the song seemed to give clues about the 33-year-old's personal life. 'The song has nothing to do with my life and I didn't want it to be about mocking anyone. 'Anyway, people tried to connect my earlier songs to my personal life. I leave it to the people to make their interpretations about it,' she said. Diana divorced actor Farid Kamil, 43, on March 23. They were married for 13 years and have two children together. > A woman with 14 grandchildren fulfilled her wish of obtaining a doctorate degree. Kamaliah Md Saman, 68, said she decided to pursue her ambition to obtain a doctorate in pharmacy clinical studies after being a lecturer on the subject for seven years. She said her most difficult task was to use IT and various software to find articles and reports for her thesis. 'For me, today's challenges are different from (those during) my time in the 1980s. So I sought advice from students and lecturers (on how) to use the software. 'Despite the difficulties, I'm happy to get my doctorate scroll after six years of effort,' she 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.)
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Diana Danielle roars back with 'Raja Dusta'
TALENTED singer and actress Diana Danielle makes a triumphant return to the music scene with her latest single, 'Raja Dusta' (King of Lies). This isn't just a song; it's a bold, sassy, and empowering anthem about breaking free from toxic relationships. Diana is turning up the volume on female strength, addressing the too-often-silent suffering caused by misogyny. "I wanted to create something upbeat and fun, a playful jab at situations I, and many others, have experienced," Diana said. While 'Raja Dusta' might echo some parts of her personal journey, she insists it's not aimed at anyone in particular. Instead, it's a universal shout-out to anyone who's endured false promises and manipulated hopes and finally found the courage to say, "Enough!" Known for her previous hit "Bersama Dengan Rindu" (Together With Longing), Diana is keen to emphasise that the message of 'Raja Dusta' transcends gender. "I want everyone to vibe to this track, minus the bitterness," she explained. "It's all about having the guts to make the best call for yourself. "We've all been in unbalanced relationships, and this song is your reminder not to fall for sweet talk when actions don't match." Diana's studio time with producer John Jeeves was clearly a blast. She describes the recording process as "so much fun", even though it was their first time working together. And the good vibes didn't stop there. Diana credits her whole team — Universal Music, the MV director, cast, crew and dancers — for their incredible support. "I was a bit rusty, you know? It's been two years since my last song," Diana admitted. "My confidence was a little shaky, but everyone around me was so supportive and made me feel totally at ease. "I'm really hoping this is the beginning of a great comeback in music." The 'Raja Dusta' music video was an adventure in itself, involving high-energy dance sequences and a marathon shoot at the Palm Garden Hotel in Putrajaya. "I keep saying 'fun' because that's exactly what it was!" Diana says. "It was challenging and pushed me way out of my comfort zone, but I knew I had to embrace the energy." Ultimately, Diana hopes 'Raja Dusta' will be more than just a catchy tune. "I want people to belt this out in their cars, in the shower, wherever! Music is a celebration, and I hope anyone who's walked away from a toxic situation celebrates their freedom and their own bravery," she added. 'Raja Dusta' is now available on all digital streaming platforms, and the music video can be watched on YouTube.
