Rich and Famous
When The New York Times released a bombshell report on Sunday that Trump paid only US$750 (yes, less than a thousand bucks) in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 while serving as the U.S. president, it immediately raised eyebrows. The explosive revelation was based on 18 years of tax documents (2000 to 2018). The best […]
... written on Sep 30 2020The name Zhong Shanshan rarely rings a bell in mainland China, let alone in the world. But when Jack Ma is mentioned, almost everyone knows the billionaire who founded Alibaba. Others like Tencent founder Pony Ma is also a recognizable name. But as of Wednesday, Jack Ma was no longer the wealthiest man in China. […]
... written on Sep 25 2020In every crisis lies an opportunity, says a famous quote by Albert Einstein. As millions of people continue to depend on video-conferencing thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, Zoom has added nearly 105,000 new customers in the second quarter. The number might look small, but the new subscriptions delivered a whopping 81% of its revenue growth. […]
... written on Sep 03 2020One of the most frustrating moments during a shopping trip is the unpredictable amount of time spent at cashier counters. In general, the queue at the checkout lines would be extraordinary long during the end or the beginning of a month. That’s when workers or employees get their salary. Towards the middle of the month, […]
... written on Jul 15 2020Second Wave Of Covid-19 Has Begun In The U.S. – But Not Everyone Cares, And They Would Pay The Price
Donald Trump will be in Oklahoma this week. Seeking re-election in November, he has little choice but to resume his massive campaign rallies after a three-month hiccup thanks to the Coronavirus shutdown. And you can bet your last dollar that he will not be wearing any mask. As a former reality TV star, he knew […]
... written on Jun 15 2020During the Oscar last Sunday, Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, was in the epicentre of some naughty jokes. Comedians Steve Martin and Chris Rock mocked Bezos’ jaw-dropping wealth – “He’s got cash. When he writes a check, the bank bounces. Jeff Bezos is so rich, he got divorced and he’s still the richest man in the […]
... written on Feb 14 2020Jho Low must be grinning from ear to ear reading how Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador squirms every time news flashes over the fugitive’s hideouts. Mr. Low, the No 1 fugitive of Malaysia, was initially believed to be hiding in China, before he was reported to be living extravagantly in Dubai, United Arab […]
... written on Nov 05 2019For 3 years since the stunning election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the Democrats have been screaming about impeachment. And for months, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi resisted mounting pressure from her Democratic Party to begin impeachment hearings against President Trump. On Tuesday, she could not resist anymore. Nancy […]
... written on Sep 25 2019Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has more royal stories to tell after the recent stunning “deactivation” of her Twitter account, which had led to speculations that she was offended by cyber-bullying. It had led police to arrest Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) Youth chief Khalid Ismath, only for the Queen to express […]
... written on Sep 21 2019Malaysia is the only country on planet Earth which has not one, not two, but a jaw-dropping nine (9) monarchies. And if you care to add the “Yang di-Pertuan Agong” or simply the King, who is elected every 5 years among themselves, there are actually ten (10) monarchies in a country with a population of only 32-million. […]
... written on Sep 16 2019
