Ming Teoh News Today

ANN/THE STAR – Single people often encounter misunderstanding, stereotypes, and even discrimination. According to social scientist Dr Bella DePaulo and author of Single At Heart and Singlism: What It Is, Why It Matters, And How to Stop It, individuals who are unattached face various microaggressions in their daily lives. These microaggressions range from subtle slights […]

ANN/THE STAR – In her 20s, Mona found herself entangled in what she now recognises as “ambiguous relationships” or “situationships” quite frequently. “Back then, I wasn’t sure of what I wanted, so I would move from one situationship to the next, engaging in undefined relationships that resembled dating but never amounted to anything lasting,” she […]

ANN/THE STAR – Utilising social media has become an integral means of sharing our daily experiences and staying connected with friends and family. However, it prompts us to ponder the extent to which we are willing to jeopardise our well-being for the sake of online engagement. A recent study, titled Death By Instagram Fueled Selfies: […]

ANN/THE STAR – Individuals with larger body sizes frequently find themselves in a position where they must assert their rights and insist on equitable access to fundamental aspects of their daily lives. This very need served as a motivating factor for six friends who united in 2019 to establish My Fat Squad, a Malaysian organisation […]

ANN/THE STAR – Hailing from the Jakun tribe in a small village, Masni Mat Dong comprehended the challenges afflicting her community right from her formative years, providing her a unique perspective on the Orang Asli upbringing. “My father was a waste collector and we weren’t well-off. There were seven of us siblings at home in […]

ANN/THE STAR – Art always has a story to tell on top of being a feast for the eyes hanging on a wall, said Orang Asli activist and artist Shaq Koyok. Thirty-eight-year-old Shaq, of the Temuan tribe in Kampung Orang Asli Pulau Kempas, Selangor, said his art depicts several issues that his people face, such […]

Ming Teoh ANN/THE STAR – Cosplaying twin brothers Asyraf and Iqbal Noor Azizi, 33, “come in a package” called GGTwins, said Asyraf. “Through this ‘name or brand’, we coordinate our cosplay activities to perform on stage together. We’ve even won competitions such as the Comic Fiesta OTP (One True Pair),” said Asyraf. He added that […]

Ming Teoh ANN/THE STAR – Four-year-old Macho Kingsley usually accompanies his parents on their cycling trips. “He’s really well behaved and sits in his basket carrier when we go on our trips,” said his mother, personal assistant Siti Zalifah Abd Aziz, 50, from Johor, Malaysia. Macho Kingsley, known by his nickname “King Oyen”, is an […]

Ming Teoh ANN/THE STAR – Sixteen-year-old schoolgirl Sofea (not her real name) got to know a 17-year-old schoolboy, Ryan online during the pandemic and became friends. They chatted online, and shared images and videos, but not intimate ones. Subsequently, after the movement control order, they met up and hung out. He even introduced her to […]

Ming Teoh THE STAR – Single at 35, Rina S feels that she’s past her prime. The marketing executive has been through several failed relationships and has almost given up on ever finding a life partner. “It usually starts out well but rarely lasts more than three months,” lamented the pretty, athletic lass. Rina has […]