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Sinar Daily
07-08-2025
- Sinar Daily
'Bullying is not normal, it kills and this time, it killed a life', Mimi Lana demands justice for Zara Qairina
'Whether she was murdered or not, the fact is she was bullied and the bullies are still walking free. What are we waiting for? Another child to die before we act?," she said. The death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has shocked the nation amid growing outrage over suspected bullying at her school in Papar, Sabah. SHAH ALAM - The tragic death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has shocked the nation, with growing public outrage over suspicions that the teen was a victim of bullying at a school in Papar, Sabah. Among those calling for justice was actress Mimi Lana, who took to social media to express her fury at what she believed to be a failed system that allowed the abuse to continue. Zara, a Form One student, was found in critical condition at around 3am on July 16, near a drain below her hostel and was rushed to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. She died the following day. Initial reports suggested she fell from the third floor of her dormitory, but police have not ruled out bullying as a contributing factor. The death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has shocked the nation amid growing outrage over suspected bullying at her school in Papar, Sabah. Mimi, known for her role in "The Experts" movie, wrote a message on her Instagram account demanding that those responsible be held accountable. 'We need justice for Zara, now! Zara, a school student, repeatedly voiced her suffering, naming every single bully who tortured her physically and mentally. 'She cried for help, gave signs, but her voice was never truly heard, until she was gone. Zara deserved to live, but the system failed to protect her. 'Now, the system needs to be fixed. Reveal the faces of the students she named and those who let it all happen. Justice for Zara must be served,' Mimi wrote. She stressed that regardless of the official cause of death, the undeniable truth was that Zara was bullied and her tormentors have not been held accountable. 'Whether she was murdered or not, the fact is she was bullied and the bullies are still walking free. What are we waiting for? Another child to die before we act? 'Everyone involved must be investigated and arrested, including the parents who continue to protect their children even though they know they are bullies. 'You are destroying your own child. We cannot stay silent anymore. This has become a cancer in our society. School bullying is not normal. It kills spirits, it kills hope and this time, it has killed a life,' she said. Mimi also offered prayers for Zara and sent words of comfort to her grieving parents, wishing them strength and peace in facing the ordeal. Zara's death has sparked nationwide discussion on school bullying, mental health and the responsibility of schools and families in protecting children.
Eater
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Eater and Thrillist Nominated for Three New York Emmy Awards
The nominations for the 2025 New York Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday, and Eater and Thrillist were nominated for three videos in the Lifestyle, Informational/Instructional, and Human Interest categories. An episode of Eater's Mise en Place that features restaurateur Simon Kim and chef SK Kim of Korean fried chicken restaurant Coqodaq was honored in the Lifestyle category. In the video, the chefs showcase how they create and serve the restaurant's signature $38 fried chicken bucket with Korean banchan, condiments, and noodles. The episode was produced by Daniel Geneen, who also directed alongside Murilo Ferreira. Ferreira and Nick Mazzocchi handled shooting, and Christian Moreno was the episode's editor. In the Informational/Instructional category, an episode of Eater's The Experts that featured New York City street vendor Nuts4Nuts was nominated. Co-founder Alejandro Rad shows viewers how the pushcart roasts nearly 300,000 pounds of nuts annually with a fleet of more than 1,000 employees. The episode was produced by Carla Francescutti, who also directed alongside Ferreira. Francescutti and Ferreira handled shooting, and Lucy Morales Carlisle was the episode's editor. Finally, a Thrillist video, part of The Extra Mile series, that goes behind the scenes of the NYC subway system, was nominated in the Human Interest Category. MTA conductor Etanya Tisdale explains the ins and outs of the transportation behemoth that moves 400 million commuters daily. The episode was produced by Janae Price. Jay Simms handled shooting, Jasmine Lewis was the episode's editor, and Annie Harrigan was the editorial coordinator. Eater's video team has won five New York Emmy Awards, including wins in 2022 and in 2021, both for episodes of Vendors. The team was also nominated last year. The winners of the 2025 NY Emmys will be announced on October 11.
The Star
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Astro focuses on attracting new customers
Astro group CEO Euan Daryl Smith PETALING JAYA: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd will be focusing on attracting new customers, accelerating adjacent businesses and reducing its costs. Group chief executive officer Euan Smith (pic) remains optimistic that the pay-TV operator's video customer base will stabilise in the near future, underpinned by better product value propositions that cater to a wider range of customers. This, he added, will also be supported by the growing share of local content in its customers' viewing time. 'Financial year 2025 (ended Jan 31, 2025) (FY25) saw the highest growth of new Chinese subscribers in the last four years and an increased return of lapsed customers. 'Ongoing efforts to acquire customers in relatively untapped suburban areas and newer townships such as Sekinchan and Pandamaran (Selangor) have also contributed significantly to the general upwards trend,' Smith said in the company's annual report. He added that the group's production expertise and strong integration with the Malaysian creative ecosystem fuels the company's ability to deliver successful shows at scale, whether that be live signatures, Astro Originals, dramas, local sports, news, or children's content. 'Our new formats and captivating content increasingly include 360-degree engagement that goes well beyond the screen, to radio, to ground events, and into the vibrant social media and digital space.' Separately, Smith said Astro's adjacent businesses continue to show momentum. 'Enterprise, Astro Fibre broadband, addressable advertising and Sooka are each unlocking significant opportunities to meet a wider range of customer needs.' Having grown these businesses in FY25, Smith said the focus is now on increasing Astro's execution cadence for each of these business lines. 'Additionally, our ability to execute unified campaigns across all platforms and leverage Astro's extensive talent roster positions us uniquely to engage the entire Malaysian audience across TV, radio, digital, and at on-ground activations. 'Brands continue to trust us to deliver high-impact, targeted solutions.' In an era of intense competition and deep discounting, Smith said Astro is experimenting with novel and innovative approaches to differentiate its advertising expenditure offering. 'This includes repurposing scenes from our shows and movies into advertisements, a strategy that has encouraged investments and sponsorships from leading consumer brands, including for our movie titles (such as The Experts and Keluang Man).' Additionally, Smith said efforts around cost continue, with the group's overall cost base down by circa 8% in FY25 despite parallel investments to acquire new customers and grow new businesses. 'In particular, proactive measures to reduce legacy costs are helping ensure that our offerings remain competitive in the face of increasing pressure from over-the-top platforms and piracy.' Smith emphasised that major cost savings in the year included lower employee costs resulting from the headcount reduction achieved post the FY24 voluntary separation scheme. 'Our cost to serve dropped significantly as a result of our customer relationship management system re-platforming, other technology initiatives, and the mid-year retirement of the M3a satellite. 'Advancements in compression technology and delivery of more content via On Demand have allowed us to reduce transponder capacity and its associated costs.'
