Children under the age of 13 must be banned from having Facebook and TikTok accounts, suggested Communications Ministry. Two Chinese dailies – Sin Chew and Guang Ming led with this today. The face off between Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) against pirates in the waters off Kunak, Sabah is the headlines in Nanyang Daily and…
There are invisible hands deliberately inciting anger and this situation may escalate in view of the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, said Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching. “Some account owners are believed to be operating fake accounts or ‘invisible hands’ deliberately inciting anger and hatred by uploading 3R-related contents,” she commented. That is why she…
Malaysia singer and internet sensation Elyn Leong clinched the 5th position in Chuang Asia 2024 – a Thai reality show created by China’s Tencent in collaboration with Thailand. The show aired on WeTV every Saturday from February 3, 2024, to April 6, 2024. Elyn, while expressing her gratitude, struggled to contain her emotions. “Mom, I…
A video entitled Comeback Masterpiece: Explaining Dragon Ball in 43 minutes regarding the Dragon Ball series published by 老高与小茉 Mr & Mrs Gao YouTube channel on YouTube drew fire from fans of Dragon Ball and netizens over inaccuracies. The manga publication date was wrong. To make things worse, they also created facts that weren’t in…
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s call to all 155 local councils for stringent enforcement against litterbugs is the headlines in three dailies – Sin Chew Daily, China Press an Kwong Wah Yit Poh. Fines would be imposed without discounts. The directive comes following reports that people are littering in Pahang before they…
Law and institutional reform deputy minister M Kulasegaran announced that an act known as Mental Capacity Act is in the pipeline. “The new proposed legislation seeks to allow individuals to make early preparations in advance for the management of their affairs, such as advanced medical directives who may make legal decisions on their behalf, management…
This year the Qing Ming festival falls on 4 April. Traditionally the Qing Ming festival is when people honour the deceased by cleaning the tombs and offering fresh flowers. Some opt to carry out rituals like burning objects made from paper and offering food and incense. How did it all begin? The Qing Ming Festival,…
Taiwan based Malaysian singer VChuan Chen is very concerned over the condition of Taiwan people who experienced a 7.5 Richter scale earthquake that hit the eastern shores of Taiwan. He described it as the worst earthquake he has experienced. “What a powerful earthquake! And just now, another one just happened. Is everyone safe?” he asked…
Spanco chairman Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon being charged for conning the Finance Ministry in obtaining official car contracts via fraudulent means made headlines in both China Press an Kwong Wah Daily. Tan pleaded not guilty to the charges. The meeting of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with KK Mart founder Datuk Seri Chai Kee…
Local rapper and filmmaker Namewee’s newest music video ‘When I’m Gone’ is scheduled for launch today at 4.44pm. It sparked heated debate before its release. On April Fool’s Day, Namewee shocked fans with a social media post announcing his death, followed by details of his farewell ceremony. The news spread rapidly, sparking confusion and concern…
