Author: ANDREW ONG

Nanyang Daily headlined Apple’s recent sales struggle in China led to a $490 million settlement after investors accused CEO Tim Cook of concealing declining iPhone demand. Kwong Wah Daily frontpaged five-star hotel restrooms in SJK(C) Chung Kwok leaving visitors utterly mesmerised. Sin Chew Daily headlined UMNO Youth chief Mohamad Akmal demanding apologies hung in 881…

While there have been sporadic calls for the closure of vernacular schools, there has been an increase in the number of Malay students in Chinese primary schools, better known as SJKC and the reason is not just to learn the Chinese language. One parent, who wanted to be identified only as Aminah claimed the vernacular…

A jewellery shop employee of TianSi Jewellery who goes by the name of Ni Ai Ni on Xiaohongshu was surprised to received an unexpected gift from her employee – a brand new Proton X50. Xiaohongshu is the TikTok equivalent used by the Chinese community. “Very grateful to be working at a good company, my boss…

Sabah and Sarawak adheres to moderation and harmony better than those living in Peninsula Malaysia said Tan Sri Goh Tian Chuan, the president of Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah. “In today’s Malaysia, the cultural disparities between East and West are pronounced, with Sabah and Sarawak exhibiting greater moderation and harmony compared to the West. “Recently,…

Nur Rafidah Ma, a 26-year-old Orang Asli woman hailing from the Jahut tribe, and living in Kampung Penderas, Kuala Krau defied expectations and built her dream home through the power of TikTok. Through her @Jungle Girl account, Nur Rafidah captivated nearly 60,000 followers with her authentic portrayal of daily life intertwined with Orang Asli customs,…

Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) president Tan Sri Goh Tian Chuan took Pas ulama wing chief Datuk Ahmad Yahaya who is also Sik MP for criticising the Education Ministry’s decision on opening school canteen operation during fasting month. “Those holding this view disrespect non-Muslims. The school cafeteria should be the only place students and…

Local convenience store chain KK Mart’s public apology over socks with “Allah” term. They confirmed that they did not intend to disrupt public harmony, said its founder Datuk Seri KK Chai, headlined China Press. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s warning to educators who engage in sexual harassment of school children while launching Safe School Programme frontpaged…

A man in his 40s was arrested during a raid at a warehouse in Port Klang in relations to the dates imported from Israel, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. “The Customs Department had conducted a raid in Port klang on 12 March and detained a man in his 40s,…

In an effort to raise awareness of young girls on puberty change and health issues, Buntong assembly woman Thulsi Thivani Manogaran unveiled the Hold Her Hands program on 11 March in conjunction with International Women’s Day. “We need to guide them, I see them as my little sisters. I want to create a safe platform…

Ministers defending their policy decisions and scam operations were the main interest of some Chinese dailies. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s defending her policy of keeping school canteens open during Ramadan in her ministerial wrap up speech in the Dewan Rakyat was front paged by Sin Chew Daily. She also called for mutual respect among students…