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Renowned Taiwanese TV host Mickey Huang implicated in #MeToo allegation, hospitalised after emotional breakdown

Mickey Huang, a well-known TV host, faced accusations of sexual harassment, joining the growing #MeToo movement in Taiwan. Huang released apology videos on Facebook before deleting his accounts. He was subsequently admitted to the hospital after an emotional breakdown. Taichung prosecutors stand ready to investigate potential violations.

Comedian Jocelyn Chia refuses to apologise amid controversy over MH370 jokes

Jocelyn Chia, a New York-based comedian, sparked controversy over jokes about the MH370 tragedy and the Malaysian audience. Despite international backlash, Chia refuses to apologize and appears to be leveraging the incident for publicity.

All four-day Coldplay Singapore concert tickets sold out in six hours, organiser add extra date on Jan 30th

Renowned band Coldplay’s Singapore concerts for their “Music of the Spheres World Tour” witnessed massive demand, with all four-day tickets selling out in just six hours. In response to the incredible response, an extra date on Jan. 30 was added. Fans who missed out initially can attempt to secure tickets during the upcoming Ticketmaster sale on Tuesday, June 20, at 10 am. However, despite the organizers’ warnings, reports have emerged of alleged scalpers taking advantage of the high demand.

Iconic Tuas TV World set for demolition in 2024

Once the cornerstone of local period dramas, Singapore’s Tuas TV World is slated for demolition in 2024, marking the end of an era in the city-state’s television history.

Was Cristiano Ronaldo “Irritated” when Wong Li Lin grabbed his hand? Creative explanations emerge

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo appeared irritated in a recent event in Singapore, according to a video shared by TikToker Khan 7. The clip shows Ronaldo standing next to former Singaporean actress Wong Li Lin, who is holding his arm. The video sparked online debate, with some netizens suggesting Ronaldo’s annoyance could be due to his personal space being infringed, while others proposed alternate reasons such as the hot weather or crowd.

Singapore High Commissioner apologises to Malaysia, distancing Jocelyn Chia as “no longer Singaporean”

Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia, Vanu Gopala Menon, has apologized for remarks made by comedian Jocelyn Chia about the MH370 tragedy. Chia, a former Singaporean, sparked outrage with her insensitively humorous reference to the tragedy during a performance in New York. Menon condemned the remarks, stressing they did not reflect Singapore’s views and were detrimental to the close relationship between Singapore and Malaysia.

Singaporean lawyer-turned-comedian faces backlash for insensitive jokes about MH370 tragedy

The relationship between Malaysians and Singaporeans is generally strong, but comedian Jocelyn Chia faced criticism for her inappropriate jokes about the MH370 tragedy. During a performance, she used vulgar language towards a Malaysian audience member and made tasteless references to the incident. Chia’s remarks received disapproval from the audience, but she defended herself by claiming it was a tribute to Singapore’s founding father and a form of “revenge.” Many Malaysians and Singaporeans found her comments highly insensitive, emphasizing the ongoing pain felt by the victims’ families. Some individuals even filed police reports against Chia for her hate speech.

Rolling on the river no more: Rock legend Tina Turner passes away at 83

Rock legend Tina Turner, the growling songstress who electrified audiences from the 1960s and went on to release hit records across five decades, has died at the age of 83

Malaysian comedian get cancelled on Chinese social media, invites audience to attend upcoming June 4 show

Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, famously known as “Uncle Roger,” faces a ban on Chinese social media platforms following satirical comments about China’s government. Ng humorously addressed potential surveillance and mockingly praised President Xi in a video. Following jokes about surveillance and the One-China policy, several of his accounts were suspended.

Malaysian Minister instructs MCMC to take action against scalping of Coldplay ticket as resale prices soar up to 33-fold

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been instructed by the Communications and Digital Minister to take action against ticket scalping for the Coldplay concert. Resellers have been inflating ticket prices up to 33 times the original cost. The minister urged fans to purchase tickets from legitimate sources to avoid falling victim to scams. Netizens called for audits on ticketing platforms and the introduction of legislation to prohibit scalping. Coldplay fans started a petition for a second concert day, expressing frustration over ticket shortages and the abundance of scalpers.