Man fat-shamed for a dating advertisement says ordinary men can’t meet expectations for love in China
A man who was publicly shamed online after he posted a dating advertisement stirred a debate with an article he penned that claims ordinary Chinese men cannot meet society’s expectations for finding love. In a previous advertisement published last year, Zhang said he made 3,000 yuan (RM1,894) per month teaching at a school. Zhou Xuanyi, a philosophy professor from Wuhan University, wrote on Weibo, China’s Twitter-like service, “Nobody owes you a wife. People did defend Zhang online. He pursues his dream and is a down-to-earth person,” wrote a person at news portal 163.com.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 08:00 UTC
Ex-AG Apandi moved to tears while testifying in defamation suit against Kit Siang
"And this was the sacrifice I made,” Mohamed Apandi added. It was reported that Mohamed Apandi said the article had tainted his reputation by claiming that he was directly involved in the scandal. Today, Mohamed Apandi was moved to tears as he responded to yesterday’s cross-examination conducted on him by Kit Siang’s lawyers Sangeet Kaur Deo and Ramkarpal Singh. Today, Mohamed Apandi claimed that Kit Siang’s lawyers had failed to appreciate how busy the role of an AG is. During the hearing today, Mohamed Apandi also defended himself against allegations that he had covered up cases when he was the AG.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 07, 2021 06:56 UTC
Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks
TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan will fight to the end if China attacks, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, (April 7) adding that the United States saw a danger that this could happen amid mounting Chinese military pressure, including aircraft carrier drills, near the island. Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained of repeated military activities by Beijing in recent months, with China's air force making almost daily forays in Taiwan's air defence identification zone. On Monday, China said an aircraft carrier group was exercising close to the island. "We are willing to defend ourselves without any questions and we will fight the war if we need to fight the war. Taiwan has not said where the Chinese carrier group is currently, or if it will go next to the disputed South China Sea, where a U.S. carrier group is currently operating.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 05:37 UTC
Hans Zimmer explores a new composing frontier: smartphone ringtones
LOS ANGELES: Not content merely to conquer the film-music world, composer Hans Zimmer has now turned his attention to cellphone ringtones. Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has unveiled its latest, the Find X3 Pro, which offers two Zimmer-created ringtones and “an orchestra of system sounds”, according to an announcement by the company. The new sounds include two warm ringtones, a gentle alarm and a phone activation sound as well as “a range of energising text and notification alerts”. The intent, the company says, was for “Zimmer's simple yet epic notes [to] inspire optimism and joy with every alert”. They connect us.”Zimmer also scored a two-and-a-half minute promotional video that looks like a sci-fi movie.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 05:37 UTC
Zahid slams viral audio clip as 'evil political play', says will lodge police report
"I am disappointed and shocked by the viral audio clip which allegedly is a recorded conversation between me and Anwar. Ahmad Zahid said the recording was a political attempt to weaken Umno. "This is a political play which is evil and proves that there are continuous efforts to weaken and destroy Umno. "As Umno president, I will not violate or turn my back on whatever that has been decided by the Umno supreme council and the Umno AGM," he said. Earlier Wednesday (April 7), an audio clip of a conversation between two voices sounding like Ahmad Zahid and Anwar went viral.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 05:37 UTC
Former Tokyo 2020 sports director under treatment for brain lymphoma - report
TOKYO (Reuters) - Koji Murofushi, an Olympic gold medalist who until Sept. 2020 was sports director for the Tokyo 2020 Games, is undergoing treatment for brain lymphoma, a rare type of cancer, according to a media report on Wednesday. Murofushi, 46 and a former hammer thrower, was diagnosed with the illness after developing symptoms last year and has already undergone surgery and steroid treatment, the Daily Shincho reported. "Because this report concerns a personal matter, I'd like to refrain from commenting," Murofushi said in a statement issued by the Sports Agency. "I've made efforts so my work hasn't been affected up to now, and will work together with everybody concerned to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics successfully." His father was an Olympics hammer thrower and his Romanian mother competed internationally in javelin, while his sister also is a retired hammer thrower.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 05:35 UTC
Horror in Indonesia: 'Suddenly we heard people scream: Flood!'
"Suddenly we heard people scream 'flood!'" Among the evacuees was Elisabet Lena Huki, 61, who took refuge at a local government office with her husband, elderly parents, children and grandchildren. "We had rushed home from church because my elderly parents were there," she said. "Suddenly I heard a thundering noise... and I screamed to my sleeping husband that there was a flood." "I need diapers for my elderly parents but the stores are closed," she said.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 04:18 UTC
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif tests positive for Covid-19
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has tested positive for the coronavirus and is under home quarantine. "I'm following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too," Katrina said in a social media post on Tuesday (April 6). A number of Indian celebrities, including actress Alia Bhatt, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Aamir Khan, have contracted Covid-19 in recent days. Covid-19 infections have surged in India and the entertainment and business hub of Mumbai is one of the worst-hit cities.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 02:26 UTC
Sunny Side Up: Put aside an hour a day to de-stress and unwind
Creating your own “hour through the day” is beneficial for a number of reasons. Firstly, it does away with the pressure of finding hours in the day for self-care. If you can’t find pockets of time in your day that add up to an hour, you can aim for a half-hour through your day. These five- to 10-minute pockets of time can serve as pressure valves that help you de-stress through the day. Sunny Side Up columnist Sandy Clarke has long held an interest in emotions, mental health, mindfulness and meditation.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:56 UTC
In appreciation of my VC, Khalid Yusoff
THE Vice Chancellor of UCSI University, Datuk Khalid Yusoff, died on Monday after undergoing a medical procedure. Why I was moved to write about this man is because he is the only vice chancellor I call “my VC”. In my 34 years as an academic, I have had dealings with 15 VCs and the only one I call “my VC” and not “the VC of such and such a university” is Khalid. This is because, firstly, Khalid is the only VC I know who raised national issues during official discussions. My VC, Khalid Yusoff, was a man who believed that universities must bring values and meaning to knowledge so students could make the world a better place.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:56 UTC
Patrick Tse wants to continue acting as long as he lives
“Unless I die, I will continue filming, ” Tse, 84, told reporters at the 45th Hong Kong International Film Festival where his latest movie Time premiered recently. > The drummer of a Nanjing indie rock band known as “Schoolgirl Bye bye” made a startling revelation that her exceptional grade-point average (GPA) at university was fake, China Press reported. Geng said her father had arranged for her to work at a TV station and bought a home near her workplace. Geng apologised for her behaviour, saying that she quit the TV station job a long time ago. Schoolgirl Bye bye was founded by Geng and her husband in 2015.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:56 UTC
Penang-born scientist awarded for scratch-resistant sapphire film
“But if you put a sapphire film on metal it can be scratch-resistant. “We were working on sapphires for separate research then and tried to make a hard sapphire film out of curiosity. “We are fortunate that the (Hong Kong) government, which encourages entrepreneurship, decided to fund us for the project. Growing up near Chowrasta market and then Thean Teik Estate in Penang, Prof Cheah moved to England to further his studies in 1970. “After some years in the industry, I wanted to teach and moved to Hong Kong to pursue that career.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:20 UTC
Safer, sustainable mobility solutions
LEADING tyre company Michelin is committing towards providing safer, more sustainable solutions for mobility beyond just car tyres with its Motion for Life campaign. “As a brand of movement, we recognise that motion is intrinsic to human life and it goes further than just mobility, ” said Oliver Biggart, managing director for Michelin Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. “Motion for Life acknowledges the global travel restriction, and we are driven to continue fostering meaningful but responsible movement through safer mobility solutions, ” he said. In addition to innovating for safer and more meaningful mobility, Michelin is also working towards ensuring further sustainability of the tyres produced, by integrating and encouraging the use of recycled materials where possible. Motion for Life was first introduced in the French, Chinese and German markets last year, followed by Thailand, Poland and Vietnam.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:11 UTC
Having no stress is also bad for you
The research reveals that people who never, or rarely, experience stressors may be more likely to have lower cognitive function. For decades, stress has been the focus of much research, which has continually – and rightly – highlighted its negative effects on health. “I took a step back and thought, what about the people who report never having stress? “My previous work has focused on people who have higher versus lower levels of stress, but I’d never questioned what it looks like if people experience no stress. Still, it appears to be a question of dosage, with stress generally remaining particularly bad for people’s general health.
Source:The Star
April 07, 2021 00:00 UTC
Vinicius deserved a night like that, says Real Madrid coach Zidane
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised his forward Vinicius Jr. for rising to the big occasion after the Brazilian's two goals helped his side to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg. But the 20-year-old thrived in the spotlight against the Premier League holders and 2019 Champions League winners, breaking the deadlock with a cold-blooded finish after expertly bringing down a Toni Kroos ball with his shoulder. "He was lacking a goal here or there and getting two tonight will really lift his confidence, he deserved what happened tonight," added Zidane. Vinicius, who kissed the Real badge after each of his goals, admitted he was exhausted after his performance. "I work so hard here, I dreamed of playing for Real Madrid and with the best players and that's why I'm so keen, that's why I work so hard at training and at home.
Source:The Star
April 06, 2021 23:49 UTC