Sofia Kenin Starts 2026 Season with Victory American tennis player Sofia Kenin kicked off her 2026 season with a challenging match against Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse. The match ended with Kenin securing a victory after a tight battle that lasted three sets. Match Overview The match between Sofia Kenin and Elena-Gabriela Ruse was a closely…
Hong Kong Leads Asian Markets Higher On Friday, stock markets across Asia saw gains, with Hong Kong leading the way by climbing 2.8%. Other markets that saw positive movement include Taipei, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila. Market Analysis The positive performance in these markets can be attributed to a variety of factors including positive…
Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles Back Pain Throughout 2025 Season Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas faced challenges on the court due to back pain during the 2025 season. The former world number three experienced significant discomfort that impacted his performance in various tournaments throughout the year. Struggles on the Court Tsitsipas’ back pain became a persistent issue…
Mourners Gather to Pay Respects to Ravi Hundreds of individuals came together on December 26 to say their final goodbyes to Ravi in a solemn and emotional procession. The gathering was a reflection of his legacy, remembered for his compassion and the lingering questions surrounding his last days. Reflection on Ravi’s Legacy Ravi’s passing brought…
Masjid Tanah MP Denies Internal Conflict within Melaka PN Masjid Tanah Member of Parliament (MP) has recently refuted claims of any internal conflict within the Melaka Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition that would necessitate her resignation. The MP, whose name has not been disclosed, made this statement in response to speculation surrounding potential discord within the…
Singaporean Filmmaker Jason Soo Interviewed by Police Singaporean filmmaker Jason Soo recently completed a 90-minute police interview on 29th December regarding remarks he made after a screening of the documentary “Al Awda.” The film focuses on a 2018 Gaza flotilla mission that aimed to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade. The case is currently under investigation under…
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Asean’s Monitoring of Myanmar Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently holds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has expressed that the bloc’s leaders will be keeping a close watch on the developments unfolding in Myanmar. This includes monitoring the ongoing steps being taken in…
Jo Teo Returns to TikTok After Suspension Jo Teo made a comeback to TikTok on 29 December following an absence of nearly three months. In her return, she explained that her hiatus was primarily due to her commitments to her PhD studies as well as the suspension of her TikTok account. Teo revealed that TikTok…
MACC Calls 16 Witnesses in Land Transfer and Billboard Project Cases The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has disclosed that a total of 16 witnesses have been summoned in relation to the ongoing investigations into alleged corruption involving land transfers and a billboard project. Among the individuals called to provide testimony are government officials and company…
Abu Bakar Hamzah Sworn in as Perlis Chief Minister, Replacing Shukri Ramli Following the swearing-in ceremony of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the Chief Minister of Perlis, a hantaran (gift) was presented. Abu Bakar Hamzah, a representative of the Bersatu party, took the oath of office, succeeding Shukri Ramli from the PAS party. Political Transition in…