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Vietnam's $67 billion gamble on HSR

30624770 — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:11:48 +0800

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Daylight bank robbery in HK

30624770 — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:55:09 +0800

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It is easier to blame Chinese mechanics than to

30624770 — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:39:33 +0800

IN narrating how the Mat Rempit menace is so rampant among Malay youths, a pro-Madani ustaz has ticked off parents in rural surroundings for feeling proud to the extent of being defensive when their kids – girls included – as young as 10 “are already daring enough to ride a motorbike on the road without a helmet”.

“Don’t try to tegur (rebuke) them. On a wrong day, the parents will mount an attack, accusing us of minding their business,” lamented former Shariah affairs director of Amanah Zolkharnain Abidin Al-Abyadhi in a recent Facebook post.

“In a village setting, these kids usually don’t care much about school. Similarly, their parents don’t care much about their studies.

“Instead, they’re even proud because their eight-year-old child is already able to ride a motorbike tactfully. Mind you, all of them are Malay kids, from Malay Muslim families.”

On the contrary, Zolkharnain observed that there are rarely sights of village Chinese children “riding motorbikes without helmets or lifting (presumably punctured) tyres”.

“In the evenings, when we see Chinese kids playing basketball at their school, at the same time we see Malay children loiter with their motorbikes,” jibed the former one-term state assemblyman of Santan in Perlis (1999 to 2004).

“When the motorbike breaks down, they take it to a Chinese shop to have it fixed. Then they curse the mechanic for exorbitant pricing due to high cost of spare parts. For them, it’s expensive even though that’s the current market price”.

This was when Zolkharnain alluded to the fact that all the Mat Rempit who made themselves nuisance “by hanging out at the newly refurbished terminal at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan recently are all Malay Muslims”.

“In Terengganu, the motorbike convoy with (PAS) Malay MBs are all Malay Muslims,” he recounted of the much-criticised “wasteful energy burning” event held last week (April 4) in conjunction with the Fifth International Ummah Unity Assembly alongside the Malay World 2026 Gathering.

Well, there were surpassingly quite a number of likeminded netizens who concurred with Zolkharnain of which two typical traits stand out:

One alluded to a distant relative proudly revealing his daughter of 15 years old “can now go to school by herself with motorcycle without license”. “When I feedback saying it’s against the law and dangerous, his reply was ‘takpa doa byk2 bagi selamat ja’ (no need to worry, just pray hard for her safety suffice) 🤦‍♂️🤣”.

Because a big number of Malays are being “possessed by the rightist claim of ‘our country has already been taken over’, henceforth many wake up cursing at the Chinese”.

https://focusmalaysia.my/its-easier-to-curs..._zyI03zPjpdCQrw

Jackie Chan relationship with daughter improve

30624770 — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:05:07 +0800

Jackie Chan rumored to set up a 40 million HKD trust for daughter Etta Ng, long frozen relationship shows signs of change 🎬

Etta Ng was recently highlighted for winning a poster design bid for her father’s upcoming film Vanguard 2. She submitted 18 revisions before securing the project, signing her work simply as Zhuolin Design, without attaching the label of being Jackie Chan’s daughter.

At the same time, reports from Hong Kong media claim that Jackie Chan has established a 40 million HKD trust fund for her, described as a one time, non revocable arrangement. This move is seen as a turning point after more than two decades of distance between father and daughter.

Following this, Etta Ng registered her own creative studio, engaged more quietly with content related to her father, and removed earlier public criticisms. Her response in interviews remained calm and grounded, emphasizing that work is work and that she participated in the bidding process like anyone else.

Her trajectory has been far from smooth. Growing up under public scrutiny, facing isolation, and later experiencing financial hardship overseas, she built her path independently. From survival struggles to running her own studio, her shift reflects long term resilience rather than sudden change.

Jaycee Chan was also reportedly seen visiting her studio, with speculation that he played a role in bridging communication. Meanwhile, Joan Lin has remained silent throughout, maintaining the same low profile she has held for decades despite being central to the family dynamic.

Etta Ng’s perspective stands out. She acknowledged the trust fund but made it clear she does not rely on it, framing it more as her father’s arrangement for the future. Her stance is direct. She is not defined by the label, only by her work.

This is less about reconciliation in the emotional sense, and more about two adults reaching a form of understanding built on distance, reality, and boundaries 🤔

#JackieChan #EttaNg #吴卓林 #JayceeChan #JoanLin #CEntNews

Teacher charged for having sex with underage

30624770 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:32:28 +0800

SINGAPORE – A male teacher allegedly committed sexual acts on a female student multiple times in 2023 when she was a minor below 16 years old.

On April 2, the man was handed nine charges – six counts of committing indecent acts on a minor and three counts of sexually penetrating her.

Details about the man and the locations of his alleged offences cannot be disclosed due to a gag order to protect the girl’s identity.

Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the man was suspended from duty in January 2024 and has since been dismissed from service.

An MOE spokesperson said: “(We take) a serious view of staff misconduct and will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against those who fail to adhere to our standards of conduct and discipline.”

According to court documents, the man and the girl allegedly kissed and hugged each other in public at a shopping mall around Feb 16, 2023.

He is accused of kissing her chest area in a toilet between March and June that year.

On Oct 19, 2023, the man allegedly sexually penetrated the girl in a flat and is said to have committed a similar offence on her there on Nov 2 that year.

Around Nov 23, the man allegedly kissed her in a toilet.

Around Dec 21, 2023, the pair were in a toilet of a shopping mall when he allegedly sexually penetrated her again.

The man is represented by lawyers Kanthan Raghavendra and Kalidass Murugaiyan of Kalidass Law Corporation. His pre-trial conference is scheduled for May 29.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cour...-female-student

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Woman, 30, had sex multiple times with boy, 15

30624770 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:04:17 +0800

SINGAPORE – A woman allegedly had sex with an underage boy on multiple occasions in October 2025.

On April 9, Foo Jin Wen, 30, was charged with two counts of sexual penetration involving the minor, who was 15 years old at the time.

According to court documents, she allegedly had sexual intercourse with the teenager on four occasions in a Yishun Housing Board flat in October 2025.

He is also said to have sexually penetrated her in the same unit that month.

Court documents did not disclose how Foo was linked to the minor.

Her case will be mentioned again in court on May 7.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cour...-multiple-times

Manhunt in SgBuloh after child sex offender escape

30624770 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:32:42 +0800

SUNGAI BULOH: Police are hunting for a Pakistani remand detainee who escaped from the prison here on Thursday (April 9).

Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said police received a report on the incident and immediately launched an operation to track down and recapture the detainee.

"The detainee was last seen wearing an orange T-shirt and black long pants," he said in a statement on Friday (April 10).

He added that the man, identified as Muhammad Hassan, 24, is facing several charges, including under Sections 377C (intercourse against the order of nature) and 392 (robbery) of the Penal Code, as well as immigration-related offences.

He advised the public to remain vigilant as the detainee has a history of sexual offences against children.

"Those with information on the suspect’s whereabouts are urged to contact investigating officer Insp Muhendran Chandra at 010-4304383 or Insp Azamuddin at 016-5661597.

"They can also contact the Sungai Buloh district police headquarters at 03-61561222 or any nearest police station," he said.

He also advised the public not to spread unverified information or speculate, as it could disrupt police operations and cause public anxiety.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026...pes-from-prison

TVB aunties when they were young

30624770 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:45:51 +0800

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30624770 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:19:58 +0800

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Another zombie mall - Metro Mall

30624770 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:08:10 +0800

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Didn't even know this mall existed

UK first class train vs China

30624770 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:59:03 +0800

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Most popular Asia brands in the world

30624770 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:27:22 +0800

Most popular Asian Brands in the world:

1. 🇰🇷 Samsung - South Korea
2. 🇰🇷 LG - South Korea
3. 🇰🇷 Hyundai - South Korea
4. 🇰🇷 Kia - South Korea
5. 🇯🇵 Toyota - Japan
6. 🇯🇵 Honda - Japan
7. 🇯🇵 Sony - Japan
8. 🇯🇵 Nintendo - Japan
9. 🇯🇵 Canon - Japan
10. 🇯🇵 Uniqlo - Japan
11. 🇯🇵 Nissan - Japan
12. 🇨🇳 Huawei - China
13. 🇨🇳 Xiaomi - China
14. 🇨🇳 Lenovo - China
15. 🇨🇳 Alibaba - China
16. 🇨🇳 TikTok - China
17. 🇮🇳 Tata Group - India
18. 🇮🇳 Reliance Industries - India
19. 🇮🇳 Infosys - India
20. 🇹🇼 TSMC - Taiwan
21. 🇹🇼 ASUS - Taiwan
22. 🇹🇼 Acer - Taiwan
23. 🇸🇬 Singapore Airlines - Singapore
24. 🇲🇾 AirAsia - Malaysia
25. 🇦🇪 Emirates - United Arab Emirates
26. 🇦🇪 Etihad Airways - United Arab Emirates
27. 🇶🇦 Qatar Airways - Qatar
28. 🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines - Turkey
29. 🇮🇱 Waze - Israel
30. 🇵🇭 Jollibee - Philippines
31. 🇸🇬 Razer - Singapore
32. 🇹🇷 Beko - Turkey
33. 🇹🇭 Red Bull - Thailand
34. 🇮🇩 Indomie - Indonesia

Note: A curated selection of some of the most popular Asian brands worldwide,

Toyota launch their EV in Malaysia

30624770 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:47:45 +0800

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Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty?

30624770 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:03:28 +0800

TV drama regulators in China have taken aim at beauty-obsessed and traffic-driven programming in the industry, with a call for more “quality” storytelling.

The National Radio and Television Administration’s drama department sent out the call on Thursday as it brought major streaming platforms and production companies together for a conference on “healthy aesthetics”.

“[Efforts should be made] to avoid the tendency to value physical beauty above everything else and reliance on traffic-driven popularity,” the department said in a briefing posted on social media.

“Greater emphasis should be placed on acting skills and the quality of productions,” it said, criticising the “undesirable creative tendencies” of a “one-sided pursuit of ‘appearance-first’ standards”.

Among the attendees at the conference were representatives from streamers iQIYI, Mango TV, Tencent Video and Youku and participants from production companies Daylight Entertainment, Linmon Media and Huace TV.

Those firms are some of the creative forces behind many hits such as the historical political drama Nirvana in Fire, the xianxia fantasy Love Between Fairy and Devil and the 2025 Tang dynasty drama Flourished Peony.

The department did not give any examples of the type of content it was criticising but the official push comes amid a controversy over the popular historical romance Pursuit of Jade.

Released worldwide in March on Tencent Video, iQIYI and Netflix, the show is an adaptation of a web novel set in a fictional ancient period of China, featuring Zhang Linghe playing battle-hardened general Xie Zheng.

In widely circulated battlefield scenes, the general has a noticeably fair, even-toned complexion, minimal signs of sweat, dust or blood, and carefully styled hair – a look many considered at odds with his rugged character and the story’s setting, prompting some, including state media, to dub the character the “foundation-wearing general”.

State media said such depictions departed from a common understanding of history, distorted healthy beauty standards, and risked misleading young people.

In late March, Junzhengping Studio, a social media account run by the Chinese military’s PLA Daily, criticised some war dramas for portraying military figures as “overly softened and deliberately polished”, instead of showing the characters’ traditional “spirit of yang” – which it said represented a “cultural identity deeply rooted in the Chinese nation’s heritage”.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/ar...-bxiIU-jdHMSmFw

New Kelantan terminal become Mat Rempit racecourse

30624770 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:43:45 +0800

Barely weeks after Kota Bharu’s upgraded Sultan Ismail Petra Airport opened its brand-new departure hall, illegal motorcycle racers have turned the terminal’s dedicated flyover ramp into a drag strip, drawing alarm from residents and raising questions about oversight of public infrastructure.

The newly operational departure hall at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Pengkalan Chepa has barely had time to celebrate its opening before an unwelcome problem emerged: illegal motorcycle racers, colloquially known as mat rempit, have reportedly been using the terminal’s upper-level drop-off flyover as a racing circuit, alarming airport users and the surrounding community.

The departure hall, which forms part of the airport’s RM440 million expansion project, began operations on 19 February 2026.

According to Sinar Harian, vehicles dropping off departing passengers must drive up a dedicated flyover to the upper level of the terminal building, while arrivals are handled on the ground floor below.

But the very flyover built to ease passenger drop-offs has, according to concerned residents and social media posts, become a playground for mat rempit groups particularly at night and on weekends, according to several posts on X.

The elevated ramp, with its smooth surface and sweeping curves, has reportedly attracted groups of youths on modified motorcycles who use the road for high-speed runs, stunts and drag-style racing.

The LTSIP expansion is one of Kelantan’s most significant infrastructure investments in recent years.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also announced plans to extend the runway by 400 metres, which would qualify LTSIP for international flight status and enable direct Hajj and Umrah flights from Kelantan to Saudi Arabia.

https://weirdkaya.com/newly-opened-airport-...Buyqnmawrkt6ebw

Ramayana official trailer

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Ramayana official trailer

30624770 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:35:27 +0800

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US Senator calls Chinese cars a “cancer”

30624770 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:24:19 +0800

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno announced on yesterday that he will introduce sweeping legislation this month designed to significantly toughen the existing U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers, effectively sealing the American market to any vehicles linked to China, including hardware, software, and partnerships, as reported by Reuters.

Speaking at an Automotive Forum event ahead of the New York International Auto Show, Senator Moreno stated that his proposed bill aims to ensure “there’s never a scenario where a Chinese automobile will enter our market.” The legislation intends to go beyond the Biden administration’s regulation introduced in January 2025, which currently prohibits the sale of Chinese passenger vehicles over national security concerns regarding data collection.

Moreno drew a sharp parallel between the automotive sector and telecommunications, explicitly referencing the U.S. ban on Huawei. “We don’t allow Huawei to come into our telecommunications infrastructure,” Moreno remarked. “We’re not going to allow Chinese automakers into this market. We’re going to prevent the cancer from coming into our market, and we’re going to need the other countries to do chemotherapy.“

The Senator’s aggressive stance mirrors his recent scrutiny of American companies. In February, Moreno criticized Waymo during a Senate hearing for its partnership with Geely, the Chinese parent company of Zeekr, accusing the Alphabet-owned firm of contradicting U.S. leadership goals by utilizing Chinese-made vehicles for its robotaxi program.

Beyond domestic measures, Moreno urged international allies to align with U.S. standards. “What I’m hoping is that Latin America, Mexico, Canada and Europe, adopt our same standards now,” he said.

The proposed legislation enjoys strong support from U.S. automakers and trade groups. Recently, major auto trade organizations urged the government to maintain strict barriers against Chinese carmakers, emphasizing the need to protect the domestic market.

However, the move has elicited a swift condemnation from the Chinese Embassy in Washington. In a statement, the Embassy accused the United States of engaging in “trade protectionism” and setting up “discriminatory subsidy policies,” arguing that the proposed bill violates principles of fair competition.

The legislative push comes at a delicate diplomatic moment, as President Donald Trump is expected to visit China in May. This presents a potential contrast in approaches, as Trump previously expressed openness to Chinese automakers building manufacturing plants in the U.S., provided they hire American workers.

https://carnewschina.com/2026/04/01/us-sena...-for-total-ban/

Don Tzu Art of War

30624770 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:32 +0800