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New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
At This School, Students Don't Graduate. Their Teachers Eat Them.
The Library at Hellebore Compared with other horror subgenres, dark academia tends to focus on intellectual pursuits and mysteries instead of just straight-up gore. Khaw's THE LIBRARY AT HELLEBORE (Tor Nightfire, 276 pp., $29.99) does the opposite — yes, it showcases a scholarly environment, but one packed with viciousness and covered in bodily fluids. The novel introduces the Hellebore Technical Institute for the Gifted, a school for young people who have powerful and dangerous abilities that could, if uncontrolled, bring about the end of the world. Hellebore promises that by graduation day, it will have turned these students into people who can live normal lives. The problem is graduation isn't actually a new start for Hellebore's students; it is the end. Because rather than hosting a ceremony, the faculty eat their pupils. The novel follows Alessa Li, who was kidnapped and taken to Hellebore against her will. Her graduation day is here, and she is trapped in the institute's library, where the 'Librarian' is a monster that feeds on students. To survive, she and her classmates need to work together, but instead, they start turning on one another. Khaw's style is a peculiar mix of lyricism and brutality. The pages brim with snark and extreme violence. Layered into that are deep discussions about model minorities and gender. But Khaw keeps readers hooked with the strange allure of Hellebore itself (which, in addition to being populated by terrifying beings, is an enchanting and morphing architectural feat in its own right) and with the tension that at any moment, a student could be devoured. This is a story where there is never any solid ground, and that purposeful confusion deliciously intensifies the novel's anxiety-inducing atmosphere. At one point, Hellebore as an institution is characterized as 'unwholesomely eldritch.' That description also perfectly fits the novel. This book is a treat for horror fans — Hellebore is a perilous place you'll definitely want to visit. Explore our hand-picked genre recommendations Romance Thrillers Fantasy Sci-Fi Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Express
24-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Malaysian doctor dies while hiking at Italy's Dolomites
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Dr Khaw Bee Ling was reportedly hiking at Croda del Becco with a friend when they decided to split up, with Khaw continuing the ascent while her friend turned back. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian doctor was found dead while hiking at the Dolomites in Italy, with the 60-year-old believed to have fallen from a height. Dr Khaw Bee Ling, a specialist at Metro Specialist Hospital in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was reported missing on July 18 while hiking at Croda del Becco. She was reportedly hiking with a friend when they decided to split up, with Khaw continuing the ascent while her friend turned back, Buletin TV3 reported. At some point, Khaw managed to send a message to her friend saying she was lost and needed help, but she could not be reached after that. Her friend contacted the authorities, who launched a search operation using a helicopter, drones and tracker dogs to look for Khaw. She was found dead in a crevice on July 19. The authorities believe she had strayed from the mountain's path and slipped at a rocky area that was steep and slippery, before falling from a height of nearly 100m. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysian doctor dies in 100m fall while hiking Italy Dolomites
PETALING JAYA: A female doctor from Metro Specialist Hospital, Sungai Petani died after falling from a 100-metre cliff while climbing Mount Croda del Becco in the Dolomites mountain range in Italy last Friday (July 18). The victim, Dr Khaw Bee Ling, 60, who was an internal medicine specialist, was reported missing after becoming separated from her friend the day before. According to Italian media reports, the victim is believed to have strayed from the original trail in the Belluno area before reaching a steep, rocky and slippery slope and falling into a crevice at the foot of the cliff. It is understood that the deceased managed to send a message to her friend informing her that she was lost and needed help before search and rescue operations were launched. The rescue efforts involved the use of helicopters, drones with thermal cameras, sniffer dog units and mobile phone location tracking. The victim's body was found the following morning by rescue teams and taken to the morgue in Cortina. Meanwhile, speaking to Kosmo, Metro Specialist Hospital executive Director Dr Tneoh Shen Jen said Dr Khaw's passing was a great loss to the hospital and all staff members. 'She had served for more than 30 years and was dedicated, professional and caring towards patients. Her contributions and humanitarian work are greatly appreciated by all parties,' he said. He said Dr Khaw, who lived alone here and was a mother to one child, always treated patients with compassion and friendliness. 'The hospital has also posted an official condolence message on social media as a mark of respect to the deceased,' he said. It is understood that the deceased's funeral arrangements are being handled by her daughter who resides in the United States.
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New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Malaysian doctor dies after 100m fall in Italian Dolomites
KUALA LUMPUR: A 60-year-old Malaysian doctor died after she lost her way and fell 100m down the Croda del Becco trail, north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, last Friday. The victim, Dr Khaw Bee Ling from Kedah, was on a hiking trip with her friends. She was reported missing on July 17. Hopes of finding her alive were dashed when a search and rescue helicopter spotted her body at the foot of the Croda del Becco slabs at first light the next day. According to Italian news report Antenna Tre, the location where Khaw was found is one of the most imposing peaks in the Dolomites, between the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park and the Braies Dolomites. The report said Dr Khaw lost track of the trail on the Belluno side of the mountain, reaching steep, smooth slabs before falling about 100m and ending up in a crevice. The news report said Dr Khaw had sent a message to her friend, telling her she had lost her way back and needed help. "A search operation was immediately launched with personnel and equipment, including helicopters and drones with thermal imaging cameras, continuing through the night and resuming at first light with overflights and patrols, including with dog units. The positioning of the cell phone received from the mobile phone provider was crucial, allowing the search area to be narrowed down," the report said. It said Dr Khaw's body was recovered and transported to the mortuary in Cortina. "In addition to the Cortina Alpine Rescue and the Guardia di Finanza, volunteers from San Vigilio di Marebbe and Pusteria, firefighters, and the Carabinieri also participated in the search for missing Dr Khaw," the report read. Checks locally showed that Dr Khaw, a physician, was attached to a private hospital in Sungai Petani, where she was in private practice before her hiking trip to the Dolomites, Italy.
The Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Fresh catalysts needed to spur local bourse
CIMB Research lowered its end-2025 FBM KLCI target to 1,560 points from 1,657 points. PETALING JAYA: The market may remain listless for the time being in the absence of fresh catalysts, say analysts. Compared with the markets in the United States and Europe, investors in the local market appeared to be more cautious amid continued suspense on the US trade talks front. Stocks in the United States appeared to be on a risk-on mode – they reportedly churned out their best month in May with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jotting a 3.9% gain while the Nasdaq Composite was 9.6% higher. Fund flow data for the previous week also indicated that foreign investors withdrew a net RM1.02bil from Malaysian equities. The increase in net selling from the previous week was in line with what is happening in the region where foreign investors had been selling down their holdings amid growing anxieties over economic uncertainties. iFast Capital's assistant research manager Kevin Khaw said the local market's direction would be determined by the developments and the eventual outcome of the US tariff negotiations. 'We think the possibility of an extension of deadline is unlikely despite the fact that we are approaching July, the end of the 90-days grace period,' Khaw told StarBiz. He also expected foreign funds to maintain their neutral stance on risk and might not aggressively buy into the local market. 'They will possibly tilt towards a wait-and-see approach, given the current tariff uncertainties alongside elevated US treasury yields. 'Having said that, we are not expecting foreign funds to revisit Malaysia as long as there is no increased certainty on the US-tariff front,' Khaw said. In terms of fundamentals, the medium to large capitalised stocks provided viable opportunities for investors. 'Valuation-wise, we are only approaching the pre-Liberation day levels, hence it is not considered as lofty. 'In a shorter term, we have revised the earnings estimate of Malaysian equities downwards due to the looming uncertainties, from the tariff impact and forthcoming subsidy removal,' Khaw added. 'On the other hand, we think the potentially stronger ringgit will encourage fund flows, under the assumption that the dollar to ringgit level is maintained at a stable RM4 to RM4.20, as a stronger ringgit often signals economic stability and sound macroeconomic management.' Meanwhile, CIMB Research had revised its earnings forecasts for the FBM KLCI down by 5.6% for both 2025 and 2026 on widespread underperformance in the recent first quarter earnings season. It had also lowered its end-2025 FBM KLCI target to 1,560 points from 1,657 points, based on an unchanged price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples of 14.7 times. 'The KLCI is trading at a 12-month forward P/E of 12.7 times with attractive dividend yields of circa 4.2%, but the upside may be capped by downside risks ahead,' it said. They include a potential imposition of a default 10% US import tariffs with the end of the tariff reprieve on July 9, potential hike in the sales and service tax, petrol subsidy revamp and higher electricity tariffs that are expected in July, it added.
