Datukship for two of Malaysia’s top athetes

AMIDST slightly rocky times for Malaysian athletes, some good news has emerged. Two-time Paralympic champion Abdul Latif Romly and former national diver Leong Mun Yee were conferred with datukships by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Tuesday. In conjunction with this year’s Federal Territories Day, the duo were proud recipients of … Read more

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcome new baby

THE spotlight is back on a member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. This time, its great news – Kylie Jenner and partner Travis Scott have just welcomed their second baby. The not-so-subtle announcement was made via Kylie’s Instagram post showing their four-year-old daughter Stormi’s hand clasping what looked like a newborn baby’s hand. In the caption, … Read more

All England champ Zii Jia resigns from BAM

Pressure and stress is very real, as evidenced when national shuttler Lee Zii Jia handed in his resignation from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) on Jan 11. While BAM confirmed receiving his notice last week, they have yet to decide on whether they will accept it. The decision will be announced in a press … Read more

Andrew Garfield rejected for Prince Caspian role

IT IS easy to remember the successful roles actors get, while the roles they don’t score often get overlooked. Having already received acclaim last fall for his role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye and after winning a Golden Globe on Monday for his performance in Tick, Tick … Boom!, Andrew Garfield’s biggest career achievement … Read more

Hollywood stars boycott Golden Globes

The annual Golden Globes ceremony is going to be a little different this year. The much-anticipated annual Golden Globes ceremony is in a tight spot this year – no broadcast partners or celebrities are willing to participate. This came about after its diversity scandal last year. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which is the … Read more

Morbius movie delayed once again

PATIENCE is a virtue, and it is one Marvel fans will have to practice this year. The much-awaited Morbius will be making its debut on April 1, 2022 instead of the expected January 28. Sony announced the postponement of the film, which is part of Sony’s Spiderman cinematic universe, earlier on Monday. Morbius has encountered … Read more

Malaysians present a united front during adversity

THE recent flood that hit the Klang Valley brought damage and destruction, but with it, also showed the true meaning of “kita jaga kita” in these trying times. All over social media, netizens have been offering help in various forms – shelter, clothing, food, monetary help and even transportation. Boats and kayaks, in particular, were … Read more