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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Taiwanese actress Joe Chen hospitalised in Johor for appendicitis
TAIPEI: Taiwanese actress Joe Chen recently travelled to Johor after attending American pop star Lady Gaga's concert in Singapore. However, her visit took an unexpected turn when she was suddenly struck by severe stomach pain and diarrhoea. A subsequent medical examination confirmed she was suffering from appendicitis. According to Sin Chew Daily, the 46-year-old actress was hospitalised after undergoing surgery on Tuesday, May 27. The Fated To Love You (2008) star was discharged the very next day. "The doctor told me not to worry, as it was just a minimally invasive procedure. I was hospitalised for one night and have recovered well," she shared in an Instagram Story. Chen also expressed her gratitude to the medical team for their excellent care and extended thanks to the hospital management. "I have already been discharged from the hospital. The doctor says I can eat anything I want." Chen is married to Malaysian artiste Alan Chen, who hails from Johor. The couple registered their marriage in Taipei on March 21, 2022, and held their wedding ceremony in Langkawi, Kedah, on Sept 22 last year.
Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Rakyat Post
School Bus Horror: Driver Arrested For Sexual Assault Of 7-Year-Old Boy
Subscribe to our FREE A school bus driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy after luring him to the driver's home under false pretences. The incident, which occurred on 19 May, came to light when the child complained of physical discomfort to his parents eight days later. According to police reports, the driver, who has since confessed to having pedophilic tendencies, took the child from school to his residence around 10:30 AM, using the pretext of 'helping him shower' before allegedly molesting the young student. The case broke wide open when the victim finally told his parents about the assault after complaining of pain. 'My son kept saying he was hurting,' the mother told reporters through tears. When we finally got him to open up about what happened, we were completely devastated. The parents immediately sought medical attention and filed a police report. Pattern of Predation: Police Uncover Disturbing Evidence In a chilling development, investigators discovered multiple photographs of other young boys on the suspect's phone, suggesting a pattern of predatory behaviour that may have gone unchecked for some time. Wangsa Maju deputy police chief, Superintendent Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab, confirmed that the suspect has been detained for four days until 31 May under the Child Act. The case has sparked renewed concerns about school transportation safety and the vetting of personnel who work with children. Screenshots shared by the parents show the driver admitting to his actions and repeatedly apologising, claiming he 'couldn't control' his urges. This confession only adds to the horror of this breach of trust. The driver openly admitted to his heinous acts and repeatedly apologised to the parents. Parents immediately filed a police report, and authorities have arrested the suspect for investigation. (Photo: Sin Chew Daily/provided by victim's family) Originally published in Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Taiwanese star Joe Chen hospitalised in Johor after suffering from appendicitis
Taiwanese actress Joe Chen underwent surgery in Johor after being diagnosed with appendicitis. Photo: Joe Chen/Instagram Taiwanese actress Joe Chen recently visited Johor after attending American pop star Lady Gaga's concert in Singapore. However, she was struck by sudden stomach pain and diarrhea during her stay, and a medical examination later confirmed that she was suffering from appendicitis. According to Sin Chew Daily , Chen, 46, was hospitalised after undergoing surgery on Tuesday (May 27). The Fated To Love You (2008) star was discharged the next day. 'The doctor told me not to worry as it was just a minimally invasive procedure. I was hospitalised for one night and have recovered well,' she wrote in an Instagram Story. Chen also expressed gratitude to the medical team for their attentive care and thanked the hospital management for sending her a gift basket. 'I have already been discharged from the hospital. The doctor says I can eat anything I want.' Chen is married to Malaysian artist Alan Chen, who hails from Johor. The couple registered their marriage in Taipei City on March 21, 2022, and held their wedding ceremony in Langkawi, Kedah, on Sept 22 last year.
The Star
27-05-2025
- The Star
Girl in hospital, as parents charged with child abuse
Facing the judge: Chew (right) and wife Mak being escorted by police to the Sessions Court in Balik Pulau, Penang. — Sin Chew Daily BALIK PULAU: A 12-year-old girl, believed to be abused by her parents who have been charged in court, is receiving treatment in hospital. The Year Six pupil, who suffered physical injuries, has been placed under the care of her grandmother. Chew Kok Wan, 47, and wife Mak Wai Peng, 49, claimed trial when the charge was read before Sessions Court judge Ahzal Fariz Ahmad Khairuddin, here yesterday. They are accused of committing the offence at their high-rise residence in Bayan Lepas at about 7.30am on May 18. The charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 deals with abuse, neglect, abandonment or exposure of a child in a manner likely to cause physical or emotional injury. If convicted, the couple face a fine of up to RM50,000, a jail term not exceeding 20 years or both. Deputy public prosecutor Lim Jin Hong urged the court to set bail at RM20,000 for each charge and wanted them to report to the nearest police station every month. 'I also request that the accused be ordered to refrain from disturbing the victim and surrender their passports to the court,' he said. Lawyer V. Parthipan pleaded for a lower bail, saying his clients risked losing their jobs if they are absent from work if remanded. Chew works as a factory supervisor with a monthly salary of RM5,500, while Mak is a project manager at a factory earning RM7,000 monthly. 'Despite their combined income, the husband supports his elderly mother and their 15-year-old son who is in secondary school, besides servicing their car and housing loans. 'The wife recently had initial surgery for ovarian cancer and requires ongoing treatment at a private hospital,' he said. The judge set bail at RM10,000 each and ordered both accused not to disturb the victim or prosecution witnesses until the case is concluded. The court also ordered them to surrender their passports and report to the nearest police station every month. Mention was fixed for July 1. The couple posted bail.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Brace your wallet for pricier dumpling this year
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN GLUTINOUS rice dumplings (bak chang) for the Dragon Boat Festival are expected to cost more as pork prices have skyrocketed after the African swine fever outbreak at local farms, Sin Chew Daily reported. The meat is a key ingredient in the traditional Chinese delicacy, which is enjoyed during the festival taking place this Saturday. Su Shu Ling, a vendor of bihun at a wet market in Alor Star, has announced an increase in the price of dumpling from RM7 to RM7.50 this year. 'I'm selling bak chang on behalf of a friend. The cost of her ingredients has risen. So she has no choice but to increase the prices as well,' she said. Another seller, Liu Jin Mei, has chosen to absorb the rising costs, explaining that she is able to do so because she makes the dumplings herself. 'My customers tell me that they have seen black glutinous rice dumplings being sold at RM10. I am keeping my price at RM9, just as I did last year,' she said. > A seven-year-old boy nearly died during his birthday party after an uninflated balloon became lodged in his airway, China Press reported. He had choked on the balloon, according to his mother, Nurul Huda Zulkhairi, who recounted the ordeal on social media. She said that an aunt had noticed that the boy was having breathing difficulties just before he lost consciousness. When CPR failed to revive him, he was rushed to Hospital Kulim, where doctors discovered the balloon. 'The doctor removed the obstruction and performed CPR,' she said, adding that her son is now in stable condition. 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.
