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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia falls for Apoh the ‘chonky' black panther
Malaysia 's internet has fallen in love with Apoh, a black panther at the National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur whose portly figure has prompted both laughter and reassurance from zookeepers. Apoh the 'chonky' panther relaxes on a log at Malaysia's National Zoo. The zoo encouraged Photo: TikTok/znmzoonegara Apoh celebrated his 15th birthday on Tuesday, but it was last week that he shot to online fame after a visitor shared a 15-second TikTok clip of the panther rolling onto his back, his belly prominently displayed. A text overlay in Malay asks the zoo to explain how Apoh got 'so chonky and cute'. The video attracted thousands of comments, with many likening him to an overweight house cat rather than a majestic jungle predator. This viral moment stood in stark contrast to earlier footage from 2023, which showed a leaner, more muscular Apoh prowling confidently around his enclosure. 'Yes, Apoh is looking a little chonky, but don't worry!' the zoo reassured people in a TikTok post. 'Our dedicated zookeepers and vets are keeping a close eye on him and making sure he gets the best care possible.' Apoh bares his teeth while yawning and stretching in a still from the zoo's social media video. Photo: TikTok/znmzoonegara The zoo said it welcomed the public's concern and encouraged supporters to contribute to Apoh's care by joining its animal adoption programme, which helps fund food, medical attention and general upkeep.
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Chubby black panther Apoh well-taken care of, Zoo Negara says in response to concerned TikTok comments (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 – Step aside Oyen, a new feline is taking over the spotlight. This is after a recent video of a chubby black panther at Zoo Negara has been amassing views on TikTok and has left local users amused and in awe. The 15-second snippet shared by user OldMonkey showed the black panther resting while basking itself under the sun. The user also tagged Zoo Negara in the post, cheekily asking for an explanation behind the seemingly overweight feline. This has also led to social media users poking fun at its size while some users were even seen confusing it with a sun bear due to its size and colour. 'Is this a black panther or a british shorthair?' TikTok user Say commented. 'I don't want to body shame him but can he still run fast?' commented TikTok user Lola. 'This one we definitely can't let it go back to its habitat, I'm afraid he won't survive,' commented TikTok user Maryam. However Zoo Negara were quick to chime in on the matter, clarifying its name as Apoh in the comment section of the post. Previously via their Facebook, Zoo Negara shared that 'black panther' is a generic name used for any black-coloured big cat and Apoh is actually a black leopard. 'Thank you so much to everyone who cares! Don't worry, our vet team is currently taking care of Apoh with lots of love, the best treatment and careful attention. 'The team would closely monitor Apoh to make sure that he is okay. 'We appreciate all the words of encouragement for Apoh to get back to his ideal weight,' Zoo Negara wrote in the comment section. The video has garnered over two million views since it was shared three days ago. Apoh is also one of the animals that are available for Zoo Negara's Adoption Package where you can contribute monetary donations to help maintain its annual food, enrichment and veterinary care. The Zoo Negara's Adoption Package is available via where members of the public can choose to donate between RM25 and RM1,000 and in return, they will receive a certificate of adoption along with an acknowledgement in Zoo Negara's annual report. For more information on Zoo Negara's Adoption Package, please visit
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Does Michael B Jordan have a twin? Man's viral post on X has the internet baffled
Image credits: Getty Images, X/@iloveiyosias The internet is full of creative minds who not only come up with mind-boggling memes that have you ROFL but also prompt you to bring out your own witty side and engage in conversations that showcase the positive and humorous side of social media. In a post going viral on X, a man replied to an earlier post asking people to "Share a piece of lore about yourself." People all over the world have been coming up with crazy and out-of-the-box lore such as being born on the day the first ever website was launched, their full name being the exact length of the alphabet, and confessed to prison time, stealing and even some fascinating fictitious scenarios. The post itself has received a whopping 684.8M views with 6.4K comments and 61K likes. A black man who goes by the handle @iyosias on the social media app shared his own lore with the netizens writing, "I was born a twin. We don't ever really talk about it much but he went on to star in movies like creed, sinners, black panther" His revelation not only had the netizens laughing but also picking on him with hilarious comments. One of the most popular reactions is a variety of Michael B Jordan name puns that are actually quite creative. From "So you're Micheal ½b Jordan?" and "Are you Michael A Jordan?" to "Might B Jordan" and "Michelle C Jordan 😭😭" people seemed to be having quite the time by creating unique name combinations. Image credits: X/@iloveiyosias Then there were others who went on to enlighten the man about him not looking anything like Michael B Jordan. "You ain't get none of the placenta…" wrote one, "You the ugly twin?? 😂 Dang bro" added another. Some shared the fake scenarios they used to make such as "me in 5th grade telling people my twin studied abroad in Europe" whereas others blamed Michael B Jordan for stealing his twin' livelihood. "So instead of getting you in the movie, he played the other twin, and took the money for himself" The post has garnered around 27.1 million views with 972 comments and 221K likes. Is the man really related to the star actor? He's not, but he does work as a fashion model, according to his Instagram bio.
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Halle Bailey kisses mystery man in Italy amid DDG custody drama
Halle Bailey was photographed kissing a mystery man during a yacht outing in Italy—who, according to new reports, is no mystery in the music world. The man is a well-known music producer credited with producing three of Kendrick Lamar's top tracks, adding new context to Bailey's upgraded love life. The sighting comes amid Bailey's ongoing legal battle with her ex, rapper DDG, over custody of their son, Halo. In May, Bailey secured a restraining order against DDG after accusing him of physical assault during a January custody exchange. DDG, in turn, filed an emergency motion in June to prevent Bailey from leaving the country with their child for a film shoot. While he was also granted a restraining order, Bailey retains temporary sole custody, allowing the trip to proceed. Photos obtained by The Shade Room show Bailey and the producer enjoying a romantic day on a yacht, kissing before diving into the water together. The images sparked a mix of admiration and debate online. Fans applauded the singer for moving on and called the pairing an 'upgrade' given the producer's impressive resume in the hip-hop industry. I'm really happy Halle Bailey found peace with her new man, glad she's done with DDG for good — ً (@Onlykayoo) July 1, 2025 Me seeing Halle Bailey boat pics — Ta'les Love, PhD. 🏁🏁 (@TLoveSpeaksss) July 1, 2025 he produced for black is king and black panther ohhhhh halle — natalie nunn (@obscuredpisces) July 1, 2025 Meanwhile, DDG has faced rumors of a new relationship with India Love, which she later clarified as strictly platonic and for entertainment purposes. With her Italian getaway drawing attention, and a high-profile music producer by her side, Bailey appears to be moving forward amid a turbulent custody situation.
