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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Passenger outraged after driver's spit hits her
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN A WOMAN took to social media to express her outrage after her e-hailing driver spat out the window – only for it to land on her, Kosmo! Online reported. She claimed the driver had been coughing non-stop since she got into the vehicle and had spit out the window multiple times. 'Just a minute into the ride, he started coughing and some of it splashed on me. I felt like crying but we were already near my house,' she wrote. The post went viral, with netizens slamming the driver's behaviour. 'This is not only dirty but also unethical,' commented Ahmad Sufardi. E-hailing driver, Qhe Fafa, said, 'I hold back even when I need to sneeze. The moment the passengers are out of the car, I sneeze. It's about making passengers feel comfortable.' > Despite growing up in poverty, 18-year-old Naufal Zulkarnain Muhammad Anuar from Temerloh, Pahang, scored 9As in his SPM, Sinar Harian reported. Raised by his disabled mother, Naufal said he's determined to change his family's fate through education. Aspiring to become a cardiologist, Naufal hopes to help Malaysians suffering from heart disease. He's currently pursuing a foundation in medicine and health sciences at Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA). > A wild elephant that has been damaging crops at a village in Kuala Lipis, is terrifying residents, Kosmo! reported. Raubah Mat Lanar, 74, who lives near an oil palm plantation, said the elephant often roams near his home at night. 'I can hear it breaking branches and walking around at night.' Another villager said efforts to chase the elephant away have failed. 'Our crops are destroyed, and we're worried it might attract more elephants,' he said, urging authorities to install an electric fence or relocate the animal. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Dayang announces new shows to deflect romance rumours
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI AND C. ARUNO LOCAL celebrities are getting savvier at sidestepping nosy questions about their personal lives, according to Berita Harian. Take singer Dayang Nurfaizah, 44. When pressed about her wedding date during a recent press conference, she simply offered a breezy, 'Pray for the best for me'. This came after social media was abuzz with rumours of her engagement to singer and composer Hael Husaini, who had collaborated with her on three songs. Dayang, whose full name is Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty, steered the conversation away from romance rumours by announcing two upcoming performances of 'Janji With Dayang'. Fans can catch her in Penang on Aug 23 and at the Kuala Lumpur Tower on Sept 27. 'In conjunction with Janji's new album, I have been dreaming of these two events for a long time.' > Music icon Datuk M. Nasir recently shared with Kosmo! Online the profound personal journey of his haj pilgrimage, as he prepares for a rock concert. The 67-year-old spoke of a deep melancholy he experienced during his spiritual journey with his wife Datin Marlia Musa. 'I felt very sad and pensive there; I don't know why. I could only express my feelings by crying,' Nasir revealed. He described the atmosphere in the Holy Land as intensely challenging, demanding immense inner strength to manage his thoughts and feelings to ensure his worship was undisturbed. Despite this deeply personal and spiritual experience, Nasir is now channelling a different energy as he prepares for the 'Datuk M.N46IR Cipta 3' concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, on Sept 27. 'Now I'm gathering the rock soul back inside me. I left that genre of songs a long time ago, but the rock soul is still strong.' > Kosmo! Online also reported that Uyaina Arshad, 32, recently took a firm stance against online negativity. The TV host, whose full name is Saidatul Naseha Uyaina Arshad, expressed her disappointment after encountering a particularly harsh comment on Threads. The user had written, 'When it was Uyaina's turn to host, I didn't watch it and just skipped the episode because I couldn't be bothered.' While acknowledging that 'we can't make everyone like us' and that people are entitled to their opinions, Uyaina, 32, stressed the impact of anonymous negativity. The host of Wanita Hari Ini made it clear that while she is open to constructive criticism, she will not tolerate offensive statements. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singer Azza screams to ward off scammers
FORGET about polite refusals or simply hanging up, a singer revealed her unconventional tip to get back at scammers by screaming hysterically when she receives such calls, Kosmo! Online reported. In an Instagram post, Noor Azzarima Zawari, 48, better known as Azza, advised the public to be cautious of online scams. Azza, who is also a member of the 1990s girl band, Elite, shared a recent experience where a scammer posing as a representative from Touch 'n Go, tried to trick her. Touch 'n Go later clarified in Azza's comment section that they never use personal numbers or ask users to click on suspicious links. 'This is my way of raising awareness for all of us,' said Azza. 'Be careful and don't give anything the scammer asks for. You'll only end up losing your money.' > The financial struggles of a widow in Dungun, Terengganu, have pushed her to dip into her eldest daughter's education loan just to buy household necessities. Kosmo! Online reported that the mother of three fell into financial hardship when her husband, who was the family's sole breadwinner, died two years ago after a fall while cutting down a tree. While her 19-year-old eldest daughter is currently studying in Kuantan, her 16-year-old son has taken on odd jobs like harvesting oil palm fruits to help out. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item
The Star
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Keep marital woes private, says actor Fauzi Nawawi
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI, C. ARUNO and R. ARVINTHAN ACTOR Fauzi Nawawi, who has been married for 19 years, has a tip for young couples. 'If you have a fight, don't post it on social media or tell anyone,' he told Kosmo! Online. It is pointless to wash dirty linen in public, said Fauzi, 52. He voiced his concerns that the young generation seemed inclined to share their marital woes online. He also spoke about the need for honesty among couples. 'Every human being will make mistake. It is up to you to evaluate and understand the situation,' said Fauzi, who married actress Lisdawati in 2007. They have four children. > A former cabin crew has now made his name in decorations using balloons, Utusan Malaysia reported. Syed Shahrizal Syed Othman, 44, said he started off by providing balloon bookings and delivery but is now fully focused on the 'art of balloon'. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he said he introduced 'flower balloons' to the Malaysian public. He also said he received invitations to conduct classes on balloons from other countries. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Rapper among three Malaysians nabbed in Laos for allegedly trying to smuggle 86kg of cannabis to Germany
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Three Malaysians, including a local rapper, were arrested in Laos on May 27 for allegedly attempting to smuggle 103 packets of cannabis weighing about 86kg through Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. According to Kosmo! Online, citing The Laotian Times, the cannabis was concealed in six suitcases and was believed to be bound for Germany. Authorities comprising customs officers, airport security, and other enforcement agencies reportedly became suspicious of the trio during routine screening procedures. A subsequent inspection of their luggage uncovered 103 packages of marijuana with an estimated total weight of 86 kilograms. The suspects were allegedly preparing to board a Thai Airways flight to Germany, where the drugs were believed to be headed. Separately, the New Straits Times today quoted Federal Narcotics Crime Investigation Department acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali as confirming the arrests. 'We are currently verifying whether the cannabis originated in Malaysia or Thailand,' he said. Investigations are ongoing, with Malaysian authorities working closely with their Laotian counterparts to trace the source of the drugs and uncover possible links to trafficking networks.
