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Free Malaysia Today
21 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Supermax boss wants court's doors shut in bitter legal spat with wife
The trial of Tan Bee Geok's defamation suit against husband Stanley Thai is scheduled to begin in the Kuala Lumpur High Court on July 23. KUALA LUMPUR : Supermax founder and chairman Stanley Thai wants the High Court to conduct the trial of a defamation suit brought against him by his estranged wife behind closed doors. Tan Bee Geok, 64, co-founder and deputy chairman of the glovemaking giant, is suing Thai over a series of text messages and verbal remarks allegedly made to family and friends three years ago – statements, she claims, that were calculated to shame her as a mother, relative and business leader. With the trial set to begin on July 23, Thai wants the High Court to impose a sweeping gag order to limit any potential harm to his personal and professional reputation. He is also looking to shield several high-profile witnesses he intends to call to testify on his behalf. The application raises a significant and potentially unprecedented legal question in Malaysia: can a defendant, accused in a defamation suit of damaging the plaintiff's public reputation, restrict the public from proceedings initiated by the plaintiff to restore that reputation? FMT understands that Thai had, in the application filed last week, asked for the court to hold the trial behind closed doors, seal all court documents, and impose a media blackout of the proceedings. He claims that the trial touches on matters that are confidential and private. He says they only involve familial matters and are not of public interest. Thai, 65, is also understood to be calling several well-known individuals to testify, including a former national badminton player, a distinguished businessman and the manager of a renowned international artiste. The tycoon did not name his witnesses, but said one of them was about to get married and would not want past romantic relationships brought out into the open. The application filed by Thai's solicitors, Shearn Delamore & Co, also seeks other protective measures, including an order that all court transcripts remain confidential and be made available only to the parties and their lawyers. He also wants all transcribers to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDA). It is fixed for case management before Judicial Commissioner Eddie Yeo on July 23. Tan is represented in the suit by S Ravenesan. Thai and Tan jointly own Supermax Holdings Sdn Bhd, a substantial shareholder in Supermax Corporation Berhad, one of the world's leading producers of rubber gloves. They were married in 1987, but saw their relationship deteriorate amid allegations from both sides. In 2022, Tan sought a judicial separation. Thai filed for divorce in April last year. Those proceedings are ongoing in the family court.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Rooks Addresses If She's The Mystery Woman Drake Mentioned On His New Song
Sports journalist Taylor Rooks has seemingly confirmed herself as the mystery woman referenced by Drake in a new unreleased track that debuted during the rapper's recent livestream event. On Friday (July 4), Drake launched the first episode of his Iceman livestream series, during which he unveiled new songs that have yet to be officially released to the public. In one of the previews, tentatively titled 'Supermax,' Drake delivers a personal lyric about a conversation over drinks with a woman named 'Taylor.' 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks, and it was getting deep/ 'Not everyone can handle this pressure and, in the city, you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me,' the OVO rap crooner rhymes on the track. Fans quickly began connecting the dots, suggesting the 'Taylor' in question could be Rooks. The sports media personality added fuel to the speculation by sharing a screenshot from the Iceman Episode 1 stream on social media. Her caption quoted the exact lyric from Drake's track: 'That's what she said to me.' The move was widely interpreted as a subtle yet clear acknowledgment of her identity as the woman referenced in the song. Though Drake and Rooks have never publicly detailed the full scope of their relationship, sources close to the situation have described it as a 'strong kinship.' Few other specifics have been made public. Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter CEO who Rooks was previously rumored to have dated. Dorsey notably supported Kendrick Lamar during the high-profile rap battle between Kendrick and Drake last year, prompting fans to speculate that his apparent stance may have been influenced by Rooks' connection to the Canadian rapper. While neither party has elaborated further, the lyrical shoutout and Rooks' reaction have reignited public curiosity—and blurred the lines once again between Drake's personal life and his music. See Drake's Iceman stream and a screenshot of Taylor Rooks' Instagram post below. More from Kendrick Lamar's Music To Be Studied In New Course At Temple University Leon Thomas, BigXThaPlug, Popcaan, And More To Join Drake At 2025 Wireless Festival In London N.O.R.E. Claims Pusha T Once Yelled Over Pharrell Williams Amid Drake Feud
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
US tariff revision positive for Malaysian glove manufacturers
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States' revised tariff on Malaysia is seen as a short-term positive for Malaysian glove manufacturers, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. The firm noted that Malaysia now has the second-lowest tariff among major glove-producing countries, after Vietnam. "We believe this gives Malaysian exporters a relative competitive edge," it said in a research note today. "The letter from the US government indicates that the revised tariffs may be reconsidered if Malaysia removes its tariff and non-tariff barriers, trade policies, and other restrictions." If the 25 per cent tariff is sustained, the firm said purchasing costs for US buyers could increase, potentially dampen buying volumes, and intensify competition in non-US markets. As of 2024, Malaysia holds the largest share of the global glove market with about 45 per cent, followed by China at 28 per cent and Vietnam at 10 per cent. Within CIMB Securities' coverage, Hartalega Holdings Bhd and Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd are the most exposed to the US market, with each deriving roughly 50 per cent of their total sales from the US. By comparison, Top Glove Corp Bhd generates about 24 per cent of its total sales from the US, while Supermax Corp Bhd has more than 20 per cent exposure. "We believe this move further supports the US agenda to boost domestic nitrile glove manufacturing, a critical personal protective equipment (PPE) product. "Currently, only three nitrile glove producers operate in the US, supplying just 0.05 per cent of the country's total demand," it added. Among the glove manufacturers under its coverage, CIMB Securities views Supermax as the key potential beneficiary, given the commencement of its US-based production in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25). However, the firm expects the US operations to be loss-making initially, with commercial production from three lines expected by the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25). Overall, CIMB Securities has maintained a "Neutral" stance on the rubber glove sector due to ongoing headwinds. These include a challenging operating environment marked by soft demand and elevated costs, following the recent hike in the Sales and Service Tax and minimum wage. Kossan remains the firm's preferred pick in the sector, with a "Buy" call, while it retained "Hold" calls on Top Glove, Hartalega, and Supermax.
Black America Web
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Taylor Rooks Confirms Drake Was Talking About Their Conversation In Unreleased 'Supermax' Track, X Connects The Jack Dorsey Dots
Source: Getty Images / PhotosByBeanz / Drake / Taylor Rooks Taylor Rooks has something to say about Drake's bars, mentioning her on the unreleased track 'Supermax.' On Friday, Drake had the internet talking when he dropped several unreleased tracks during a live stream as part of the unusual rollout for his forthcoming album Iceman . In one of the tracks, 'Supermax,' Drake mentioned a woman named Taylor who blessed him with some good advice during a night out. 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks, and it was getting deep / 'Not everyone can handle this pressure and, in the city, you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me,' Drizzy raps. Rooks seemingly confirmed that she was the Taylor that the 6 God was referencing in the song when she shared an Instagram Story post featuring a screenshot of the Iceman Episode 1 stream with the caption, 'That's what she said to me,' directly quoting the song. Immediately, fans began speculating about the sports reporter and the Hip-Hop star's 'friendship' and even started bringing up former Twitter owner Jack Dorsey's old tweets in support of Kendrick Lamar during his feud with Drake. It has long been rumored that Dorsey and Rooks dated each other, but neither has confirmed that to be the case. 'Supermax' wasn't the only song that had fans' ears perked up. His 'Iceman' lead single, 'What Did I Miss?' also had the streets talking, with many believing Drake took shots at his former friends, speculating he either had bars for LeBron James or DeMar DeRozan. We only expect more subliminal disses to be a part of this album rollout as this Iceman project is seemingly shaping up to be Drake's way of getting back at those he feels betrayed him. You can see more reactions to 'Supermax' lyrics below. Taylor Rooks Confirms Drake Was Talking About Their Conversation In Unreleased 'Supermax' Track, X Connects The Jack Dorsey Dots was originally published on
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Taylor Rooks confirms lyrics from new Drake song 'Supermax' are about her
TNT Sports host Taylor Rooks has confirmed fan theories that she was name-dropped by Drake in his latest song. The rap superstar shocked fans as he shared the first episode of his new series 'ICEMAN' over the weekend - which included a snippet of a song called 'Supermax'. Fans were quick to note that one lyric mentioned a woman known as 'Taylor', with many speculating it referred to the TNT Sports host, who is a known friend of Drake. The lyrics in question were: 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks, and it was getting deep / 'Not everyone can handle this pressure and, in the city, you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me'. Shortly after the video was released, Rooks eventually broke her silence with an Instagram story and put an end to the fan speculation. The glamorous broadcaster shared a screenshot of the song, with the lyrics: 'That's what she said to me'. The friendship between Rooks and Drake has been no secret in recent years and the duo have been publicly spotted together on multiple occasions. One of those included the Kentucky Derby back in 2022, where they posed for a picture together which Rooks later posted on his Instagram story. She wrote: 'Truly appreciate our friendship. These are legendary moments. Happy we all get to experience them with everyone'. Rooks, 33, has been with TNT Sports since 2023 where she began as a sideline reporter, typically for college basketball games. She then began covering NBA games during the 2024-25 season and, for the 2025-26 season, she will be leading NBA on Prime Video alongside Dirk Nowitski. Drake, meanwhile, made headlines last month as he sparked plastic surgery rumors after displaying a particularly defined set of six pack abs in a new thirst trap. The musician, 38, unveiled his chiseled torso in a post he uploaded to Instagram, followed by video of him going for a run in a park. However, a glaring detail set off alarm bells amongst fans who suspected the abs were not necessarily the result of his jogs but rather a plastic surgeon.
