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The Star
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Zoey Sham, married to M'sian tycoon, enjoys villa stay in China for RM6K a night
Hong Kong actress Zoey Sham is living the 'Crazy Rich Asian' lifestyle. Photos: Zoey Sham/Instagram, China Press Since marrying Malaysian tycoon Dixon Chin in 2012, Hong Kong actress Zoey Sham has been enjoying a life of luxury. Although the 38-year-old stepped away from the spotlight following her marriage, she continues to share glimpses of her opulent lifestyle on social media. According to China Press , Sham recently went on a trip to Dunhuang, China, and the occasion was nothing short of lavish. In a social media post, the former TVB star revealed that she stayed at a three-storey villa costing around HK$12,000 (RM6,448) per night. The accommodation featured a private courtyard and swimming pool, all set against a scenic desert backdrop. 'The interior feels like you're walking into a gallery, with artworks displayed on the walls … The view of the desert from the rooftop is also beautiful,' she said in a video. To commemorate the trip, Sham even hired a professional photographer to capture glamorous shots of her in the desert, which she later shared on Instagram. Sham made headlines earlier in April after taking her husband and their two sons on a helicopter tour in Australia, which cost HK$10,000 (RM5,372) per person. The actress kickstarted her entertainment career in 2006 and is best known for her role in the 2007 drama Best Selling Secrets .
Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Daily Express
Businessman denies charges of cheating over ceremonial attire
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: A 40-year-old businessman was charged with cheating a man of RM6,000 over the purchase of gold accessories for a full dress uniform in connection with securing a 'Datuk' title from Pahang. Ling Ow Ee ( pic ) pleaded not guilty to three counts of cheating before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga on Thursday. He was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and ten years, whipping, and a fine, upon conviction. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Middle class on paper, drowning in reality
MALAYSIA'S M40 is quietly slipping – under the weight of rising costs, overlooked needs and outdated assumptions. While prices are climbing and salaries are stagnant, public policy still treats the middle class as if it is doing just fine. That is the magic trick: you can earn about RM6,000 a month, have two children, juggle therapy appointments, car payments and a leaking ceiling and still be told you are 'not struggling enough' to qualify for help. I say this not as an observer but as someone living it. I am a working mother of two. One of my children is autistic, which means extra care, structure and therapies that do not come cheap – and certainly are not covered. Every ringgit we spend is calculated. Every ringgit we do not have, even more so. On paper, we are middle class but in real life, it often feels like we are running a marathon on a treadmill. The bills don't stop, the prices don't pause and the only 'luxury' we have had lately is upgrading to a bigger rice cooker so everyone gets enough at dinner. The M40 – once-prized income bracket – has become Malaysia's invisible group. Too 'well-off' for assistance, yet too overstretched to save. We are told to be grateful because 'others have it worse' but where does that leave us when we are quietly sinking and no one even notices? Some of us have already slipped into the B40 and have not realised it yet because the lines we draw around poverty are based on outdated charts, not actual living costs. Meanwhile, policymakers still speak in neat income categories – T20, M40, B40 – as though they are fixed identities, not rough markers in an economy spinning faster than we can catch up. Let's talk about the M40 – the group that was once considered comfortably middle class. Many of us are dual-income families living in cities, just trying to stay afloat. We may have a car and a modest home but try covering therapy sessions, school supplies, groceries and an emergency plumber in the same month and suddenly 'middle class' feels like a cruel joke. We are not worst off but we are far from secure. These days, being M40 just means you are too broke for a holiday but too 'rich' for help. And if that sounds like a financial twilight zone – well, it is. Bank Negara and Khazanah have already raised the alarm. Wages have not kept up with the cost of living and household debt is rising. But when aid is announced, the script stays the same: 'This is for the B40. The rest can manage.' Spoiler: We are not managing; we are barely surviving. And we are doing it quietly. We cut back on fresh produce, postpone dental visits and tell our children 'maybe next time' more than we would like. It is not dramatic enough to make headlines but it wears you down – slowly and steadily. And here is the thing: most of us are not asking for handouts; we are asking for recognition – for policies that reflect reality and for systems that understand that raising a neurodivergent child or any child in today's economy is no small feat, especially when support is fragmented and affordability keeps shifting. It is hard to describe what it feels like, to constantly explain why you need help only to be told you earn just above the line, as if we are all stuck in a game of financial limbo and the government keeps saying: 'Sorry, too tall to qualify.' The risk here is not just personal; it is political. A growing number of middle-class families are losing faith. We feel like we don't count, like we are not seen. And when a society begins to lose its middle – economically or emotionally – it also loses its centre of gravity. We need to rethink how we talk about aid, income and support. It is no longer just about the lowest rung; it is about everyone clinging to the fragile middle steps, hoping they don't fall, and wondering if anyone would notice if they did.
Daily Express
17 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Government complex goes solar: RM71,000 savings yearly
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Helena (second from right) handing over a replica panel in a symbolic gesture of the project handover. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex (KPKPS) achieved a milestone by becoming the first Federal Government building in the State to operate on large-scale green solar energy. Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa said the completed project will deliver substantial savings in electricity costs while promoting sustainable solar energy usage throughout Sabah. 'This is a major achievement in government building management landscape,' Rosli said during the project handover ceremony on Tuesday. 'With the completion of the 1-Megawatt solar system installation, the KPKPS has become the first Federal Government building in Sabah to utilise green solar energy at this scale,' he said. The project was realised through a one-off allocation of RM6 million from the Ministry of Economy, channelled through the Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority. The Works Ministry's Facilities Management Division served as the implementing agency, while field implementation was handled by concessionaire Kombinasi Saudagar Sdn Bhd. The eight-month installation, which began in October 2024, is expected to generate impressive financial returns. The system is projected to reduce monthly electricity bills by up to RM71,000, contributing to total savings of RM4.26 million over five years. Beyond cost savings, the project significantly contributes to Malaysia's environmental goals. Rosli said the initiative aligns with the Government's Renewable Energy Technology Policy and aims to reduce carbon footprint while supporting national development toward a greener, cleaner and more resilient future. 'The design is not only practical but also shows our commitment to environmentally friendly technology. 'This investment in green technology proves that sustainable approaches can generate viable economic returns,' he said. The ceremony was also attended by Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Director Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen and Works Ministry's Facilities Management Division Secretary Helene Remeo. * 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 Star
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
‘Tribunal key to curbing rental bias'
Rajiv, speaking at the forum in Petaling Jaya, says a rental tribunal will be able to address disputes for both tenants and landlords. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star A RENTAL tribunal under the proposed Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) can help address issues related to rental disputes, eviction claims and race-based discrimination, a forum has heard. Findings by Architect of Diversity (AoD) show that reasons for discrimination by landlords can be grouped into three categories – bad experiences, poor resolution mechanisms leading to overreaction, and prejudice masked as 'racial preference' alongside cultural or religious concerns. Wee: Biases pervasive in rental industry. AoD executive director Jason Wee said the race-based filtering issue by landlords and property agents remained widespread. 'There are many findings across our research and public sentiment surveys on landlords and tenants.' If the bill is not tabled and passed, it will continue to do injustice to the affected Malaysians, Wee said during a forum by Social Democracy Malaysia (SocDem) and AoD in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He added that some property websites still allowed filtering of prospective tenants by race. The forum, titled 'Tackling Rental Racial Discrimination', explored how the long-awaited legislation could formalise protections and promote equal treatment. 'Fear of income loss is the landlord's top concern, often leading them to screen tenants based on race rather than financial credentials,' said Wee. Kusaaliny: Tribunal can protect both parties. SocDem co-founder and Petaling Jaya City Council Zone 11 councillor M. Kusaaliny said the proposed Act should include provisions for a rental tribunal. 'The goal of the tribunal is to protect interests of both tenant and landlord. 'It would allow both parties to resolve disputes efficiently without the cost of legal representation, with claims amount capped,' she said. 'No one wins in a broken rental system. 'If landlords cannot rent out their properties safely, the market slowly dies. 'If tenants cannot secure homes because of prejudice and harm caused by others, the cycle will never be broken,' Kusaaliny stressed. Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran, a tenant and landlord himself, said he understood the challenges faced by both sides. 'We need quick decisions on problems. 'If a tenant does not pay rent, or if there is a leaking roof or faulty toilet, bring these up to the tribunal,' he said. Rajiv said out of nine million households in Malaysia, about 1.8 million were staying in rented properties. 'Even if just 5% of these have disputes, that is enough to keep a tribunal busy,' he said. He highlighted that the tribunal could balance the interests of both landlords and tenants. 'If a tenant moves out and the landlord finds damage, taking legal action can cost around RM6,000 in fees. 'The tribunal would ease this burden. 'There must be a clear provision in the law that there will be no racial discrimination in housing. 'The most important element is to establish the tribunal,' said Rajiv.
