Veteran HK Star Stanley Fung Passed Away A Few Days After Mourning Longtime Friend Benz Hui

Just days after the Hong Kong entertainment scene bid farewell to one icon, the public had to say goodbye to another. Shortly after the death of his friend Benz Hui (許紹雄), veteran actor Stanley Fung (冯淬帆) passed away on 31st October 2025 (Friday). He was 81.

News of Stanley's death was first shared by Taiwanese legislator Cai Shu Jun via social media in the early hours of 1st November 2025 (Saturday). His family and friends would later confirm the news. Actor Eric Tsang wrote, "Last night, I received the tragic news that my friend, Brother Fung, had passed away. I am deeply saddened and heartbroken." The news prompted an outpour of tributes from fans and netizens.

SOURCES: FACEBOOK (馮淬帆)

SOURCE: FACEBOOK (馮淬帆)

Stanley's cause of death is still unknown, but he previously revealed his health issues, including insufficient blood oxygen levels. Back in May, the actor shared a photo of himself in the hospital, using an oxygen concentrator. Stanley revealed that he had been hospitalised for two months due to health problems. While the post sparked concern, the veteran star faced his illness with a calm attitude, writing, "After all, I'm getting old. There's nothing I can do but accept it."

Just days before his death, Stanley shared a post on social media, mourning the passing of his longtime friend, Benz Hui. Benz died on 28th October 2025 (Tuesday) after succumbing to cancer. In his post, Stanley seemingly hinted at his fate, writing, "I'm older than you (Benz) and I'm very sick myself, barely clinging on to life. Amitabha, wait for me over there, my dear brother. I will follow soon."

SOURCE: FACEBOOK (馮淬帆)

Stanley is a prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema, starring in many 1980s and 1990s hits, including "My Lucky Stars", "Lucky Stars Go Places" and "The Romancing Star". He's best known for his deadpan delivery, impeccable timing, and his comedic catchphrases, which have become part of Hong Kong pop culture. In recent years, he has lived a semi-retired life in Taiwan, but still occasionally appeared in films and television series.

We extend our condolences to Stanley's family and loved ones. May they find solace during this difficult time.

Sources: China Press, Facebook

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Namewee Denies Alleged Drug Use & Involvement In Taiwanese Influencer Iris Hsieh’s Death

Last week, fans of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh (谢侑芯) were shocked to learn that the social media personality had passed away at age 31 while on a trip in Malaysia. As more details about her death emerged, Malaysian singer Namewee (黄明志) became the subject of scrutiny.

According to reports, Iris was found dead at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 22nd October 2025 (Wednesday). However, her death was belatedly revealed to the public on 30th October 2025 (Thursday). The 31-year-old former nurse was found unconscious in the hotel room bathtub. Her manager, Chris, confirmed the cause of death was a heart attack, adding that it struck so quickly that there was "no chance for emergency treatment".

SOURCES: INSTAGRAM (@irisirisss900) & FACEBOOK (Namewee 黃明志)

Shockingly, local authorities would reveal that Namewee was at the scene when Iris was unconscious. He and Iris were reportedly working together on a video and discussed work matters in the hotel room. The controversial figure was also found with nine blue pills on him, which the police suspected to be drugs, prompting immediate arrest. Namewee was charged in court on 24th October 2025 (Friday), but pleaded not guilty to the charges. He has been released on bail.

Following the new reports, Namewee shared a post on social media, refuting his involvement in Iris's death and the claims of drug use. In the post dated 2nd November 2025 (Sunday), the media personality wrote, "I have never used or carried any drugs. At most, I've been drinking a lot lately. Believe it or not, the truth will come out when the police report is released, which should take another two or three months."

SOURCE: FACEBOOK (Namewee 黃明志)

Namewee also explained that the reason he didn't respond to the allegations before was that the case was still under investigation and he couldn't disclose details. He also said he has been subjected to blackmail in the past few days, likely due to his alleged involvement. The 42-year-old also expressed sadness over Iris's death, additionally lamenting that the ambulance came an hour late.

Despite Namewee's denial, the public continued to express doubt in his claims. Iris's manager also slammed the Malaysian star, arguing that his statement is inconsistent with the official police reports. As of now, the case is still under investigation, but what are your thoughts on this?

Sources: New Straits Times, China Press (1)(2), Facebook, Oriental Daily

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Experience “Wicked: For Good” Magic At Resorts World Sentosa This Holiday Season

If you're a huge fan of the "Wicked" stage musical or the 2024 film, and you're planning a trip to Singapore, then you might be in for a real treat. This holiday season, get ready for something good as Resorts World Sentosa, in partnership with Universal Pictures and Sentosa Development Corporation, DBS Bank, and Singapore Tourism Board, unveils a spectacular "Wicked: For Good" activation on Sentosa Island, inspired by the highly anticipated film.

From 10th November 2025 to 4th January 2026, the multi-partner collaboration invites guests to immerse themselves in a spellbinding realm of discovery and imagination, featuring "thrillifying" installations, enticing retail offerings, and interactive activities. In other words, you will be experiencing the magical world of Oz. Here are the attractions you should look forward to checking out:

Glinda's Bubble

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Glow Garden, Sensoryscape
• Light Up: 6pm to 1am

Begin your journey outside Beach Station, where you'll find one of "Wicked: For Good"'s most iconic motifs. Step inside Glinda's Bubble for a dazzling photo opportunity against the enchanting landscape of Munchkinland and see the world through her eyes.

Yellow Brick Road

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Lower Deck, Sensoryscape
• Light Up: 6pm to 1am

Continue towards the Emerald City along the iconic Yellow Brick Road, which comes alive with illuminated lights by night. Pass through Glow Garden, where each step uncovers new wonders and memorable experiences.

Emerald City Express

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Tactile Trellis, Sensoryscape
• Light Up: 6pm to 1am

Further along at Tactile Trellis, discover the steampunk-inspired train which has taken on a new skin – pink! Its exposed clockwork gears bring the fantasy to life and create a unique photo opportunity.

Elphaba's Hat

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Lookout Loop, Sensoryscape
• Light Up: 6pm to 1am

Just steps away, and high above at Lookout Loop, towers this nine-metre-tall hat. Behold the scale and presence of this defining element of Elphaba's identity, a powerful symbol of transformation, individuality and rebellion.

Entrance to Emerald City

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Link Bridge, Imbiah Station
• Light Up: 6pm to 1am

Reach Imbiah Station and the sight of this grand archway will welcome you. Flanked by two glowing towers – one pink, one green – these will mark your entry into Resorts World Sentosa, where you can discover your good.

Emerald City

Source: rwsentosa

• Location: Lake of Dreams, Resorts World Sentosa
• Light Show: 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm and 10:30pm (Only on weekends and eve of public holidays), 12am (New Year's Eve)

As you walk down the grand steps and arrive at the Lake of Dreams, you will be greeted by the magnificent Emerald City. Be in awe as the metropolis comes alive when spectacular lighting and music from the movie transform it into a dazzling nighttime illumination in Limitless Lights: An Ozmopolitan Display of Music & Lights.

For more information on this latest themed attraction and ticket pricing, visit www.rwsentosa.com.

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From “Stranger Things 5” To “Frankenstein”: What’s New on Netflix This November

November's stacked on Netflix—with big returns, new adventures, and festive chaos to keep you hooked. Whether you want thrills, laughs, or feels, there's plenty to stream all month long.

Here's your watchlist guide to Netflix's drops this November:

One Last Ride into Hawkins

Stranger Things 5: Volume 1, Premiering 27th November

It's 1987, and Hawkins is in chaos after the Rifts opened. Vecna has vanished, and the gang must find and stop him once and for all. The town's under military lockdown, Eleven's back in hiding, and a dark threat is closing in. As the final battle approaches, the friends must come together—one last time. Watch the official trailer here:

Must Watch This Month

Frankenstein, Premiering 7th November

Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life. Watch the official trailer here:

Sesame Street: Volume 1, Premiering 10th November

This freshly reimagined spin on the classic "Sesame Street" series features characters you love, fan-favourite segments—and new ways to play! Watch the Date Announcement here:

Last Samurai Standing, Premiering 13th November

One life, one point. Shujiro enters a deadly game where points are earned for each kill. Who will be the last samurai standing in this sinister scheme? Watch the official trailer here:

Tee Yai: Born To Be Bad, Premiering 13th November

In 1980s Bangkok, a wily thief stages a series of daring heists, baffling the authorities and the public—until one cop sets out to take him down. Watch the official trailer here:

ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran, Premiering 21st November

One singer. One city. One shot. Ed Sheeran rocks the streets of New York with his greatest hits in this groundbreaking, real-time music experience.

Binging Your Watchlist

Last Summer: Season 1, Premiering 1st November

Idealist Public Prosecutor Selim receives an offer he cannot refuse from organized crime leader Selcuk Taskin, whom he sent to prison. Selcuk will testify in the prosecutor's case, but in return, he asks the prosecutor to protect his son.

Squid Game: The Challenge: Season 2, Premiering 4th November

456 real players compete for a life-changing USD $4.56 million prize in games inspired by the original show, featuring new twists, alliances, and betrayals along the way. Watch the official trailer here:

Death by Lightning, Premiering 6th November

Death by Lightning dramatizes the stranger-than-fiction true story of 20th U.S. President James Garfield, and admirer Charles Guiteau, who assassinated him. Watch the official trailer here:

Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 1, Premiering 13th November

A documentarian's prison interview with a serial killer triggers mysterious dreams and encounters with a dead student's ghost. Watch the official trailer here:

 

A Man on the Inside: Season 2, Premiering 20th November

Charles, a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home. 

Defrosting For The Holidays

A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Premiering 12th November

A separated couple tries celebrating one last Christmas together with their kids before their divorce. However, the husband's new girlfriend joins the festivities, causing tension and chaos during the holidays. Watch the official trailer here:

Champagne Problems, Premiering 19th November

An executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian – only to discover he's the founder's son. Watch the official trailer here:

Is It Cake? Holiday: Season 2, Premiering 25th November

Talented bakers, unbelievable illusions and joyful holiday vibes. This is the "Is It Cake?" you know and love, with a generous helping of festive cheer.

Jingle Bell Heist, Premiering 26th November

Two down-on-their-luck hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. Will they steal each other's hearts along the way? Watch the official trailer here:

Animation Sensation

Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches, Premiering 3rd November

An unexpected friendship forms between two young Sneetches on an island surrounded by beaches in this sweet musical special set in the world of Seuss. Watch the official trailer here:

The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Premiering 6th November

How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films. Watch the official trailer here:

In Your Dreams, Premiering 14th November

A sister and brother journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the wish-granting Sandman for the perfect family. Watch the official trailer here:

More Films & Series Debuting This November: 

All I Need for Christmas, Premiering 1st November

Over Christmas, a musician struggling in a digital world meets a tech entrepreneur whose work she resents—until their differences draw them together.

Transformers, Premiering 4th November

When Sam Witwicky's first car turns out to be a shape-shifting alien robot, he becomes a key figure in the fight to save Earth from the evil Decepticons.

Kopitiam Days, Premiering 5th November

Six stories center on one kopitiam, a coffee shop where people connect with each other and their communities in this celebration of Singaporean identity.

Narik Sukmo, Premiering 6th November

When a young dancer visits her friend's hometown, she experiences terrifying dreams tied to the village's dark secrets and a vengeful entity.

Being Eddie, Premiering 12th November

From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with raw honesty and humour in this star-studded documentary. Watch the Official Trailer here:

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“Rangga & Cinta: The Musical Film” Brings A Classic Love Story Back To Life

Remember when Rangga left Cinta at the airport and broke all our teenage hearts? Well, he's back and this time, he's singing about it.

"Rangga & Cinta," directed by Riri Riza, takes one of Southeast Asia's most beloved love stories, "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?" (AADC) and gives it a brand new rhythm. Think poetry, heartbreak, and nostalgia, all set to music that'll make you want to sing along.

A Love Story That Refuses to Fade

If you grew up in the early 2000s, "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?" was the love story. It gave us Rangga's brooding poetry, Cinta's fierce confidence, and that unforgettable airport goodbye scene that haunted us for years. And of course, there was Melly Goeslaw's soundtrack—songs that somehow knew exactly what heartbreak felt like before we did.

Now, more than two decades later, that same universe returns through "Rangga & Cinta: The Musical Film," offering a new way to relive those feelings—this time through songs, choreography, and cinematic emotions.

A Musical Rebirth for a New Generation

Instead of replaying the same story, "Rangga & Cinta" breathes new life into the AADC legacy with El Putra Sarira as Rangga and Leya Princy as Cinta—two rising stars stepping into the iconic roles once played by Nicholas Saputra and Dian Sastrowardoyo. But this isn't just a remake—it's a reinterpretation that brings the classic tale into a new era.

The new Rangga still carries that mysterious, poetic charm, while Cinta's wit and warmth are reimagined through a Gen Z lens. It feels familiar yet fresh, like meeting your first love again after years apart and realizing they've grown up, too.

When Melly Goeslaw's Music Strikes Again

Of course, it wouldn't be AADC without Melly Goeslaw and Anto Hoed. The duo behind iconic songs like "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta" and "Bimbang" return to compose the film's soundtrack, proving that their touch on love and melody is timeless.

Their new compositions blend nostalgia with a modern sound, echoing the same bittersweet feeling of the original—but for a new audience who grew up expressing love through playlists instead of poetry books.

Riri Riza's Love Letter to Creativity

Director Riri Riza calls "Rangga & Cinta" a celebration of courage and creativity.

"I'm grateful to be able to explore the musical genre again, especially with the original songs that so many people love," Riri shared. "I hope audiences will feel the same joy and warmth I felt while making this film."

Having premiered at the Busan International Film Festival 2025, the film has already received glowing feedback, hinting at the emotional ride it promises to deliver when it hits Malaysian cinemas.

"Rangga & Cinta" hits cinemas nationwide on 6th November 2025, distributed by Primeworks Studios. For updates and exclusive content, follow Primeworks Studios on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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Jaya Grocer Unveils 1st Signature Outlet At KLGCC Mall Featuring A Selection Of Premium Products

Jaya Grocer continues to grow, recently launching its first Signature outlet at KLGCC Mall. The new outlet introduces a retail concept that blends global partnerships, local culinary experiences, and technology-driven convenience.

This strategic expansion marks Jaya Grocer's 56th nationwide outlet. With this new launch, the grocery chain aims to provide a tailored grocery experience for the neighbourhood communities. Daniel Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Jaya Grocer, said in a press release, "With our Signature Outlet, we're creating a space where freshness meets finesse. Every aisle is carefully curated for a modern approach to living well, from premium produce to artisanal selections."

Daniel adds, "It's a convenient grocery experience designed for a community that values quality and convenience. At Jaya Grocer, our goal has always been to offer Malaysians great quality and freshness at good value. This new outlet reflects that promise, bringing together the products our customers love in a space built with them in mind." The CEO also officiated the launch on opening day, alongside Adelene Foo, Chairperson of Jaya Grocer, and Joseph Teoh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Upon entering the Signature Outlet, shoppers are greeted by a dedicated chiller with a selection of ready-to-eat items. The Baker's Son offers a range of handcrafted pastries served over the counter. The premium offerings include six live seafood tanks featuring fresh selections of seasonal delicacies, a Master Butcher-led beef section with dry-aged cuts, and a customizable cheese counter. The newly launched Wrap & Gift counter completes the shopping experience.

Adding a distinct culinary dimension to the KLGCC Mall outlet, Jaya Grocer introduces laüt, a seafood restaurant featuring exclusive menu selections. Dine-in services are available daily from 8:30am to 10pm. Additionally, Jaya Grocer offers both online and in-store tech-enabled convenience. Customers can shop a wide selection of local and international products online through GrabMart. Meanwhile, in stores, smart trolleys and real-time digital pricing via Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) provide an efficient and enjoyable shopping experience.

Jaya Grocer Signature is now open on the Ground Floor of the KLGCC Mall. Operating hours are from 10am to 10pm, daily.

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Cheesy, Crunchy, Collectible: The Laughing Cow Launches Pizza-Flavoured Breadsticks

Known for its iconic Creamy Cheese Triangles and Belcubes, The Laughing Cow is back with another reason to smile. The brand's latest innovation, Cheez Dippers Pizza Breadsticks, brings the comforting taste of pizza together with its signature creamy cheese dip, creating a snack that's equal parts fun, flavourful, and satisfying.

Already adored in its plain, strawberry and blueberry variants, The Laughing Cow Cheez Dippers have long been a family favourite across Southeast Asia. Now, with the introduction of pizza-flavoured breadsticks, the brand invites fans to rediscover the joy of dipping and crunching through a flavour-forward experience.

Made from cow's milk and naturally rich in calcium, The Laughing Cow Cheez Dippers are crafted with care, free from artificial flavours, colours, and preservatives. Each portion comes individually sealed, making it the perfect companion for school lunchboxes, afternoon desk snacks, or spontaneous on-the-go cravings. With every dip, snackers can enjoy the brand's signature blend of creamy smoothness and crispy crunch, all in a convenient and mess-free pack.

To celebrate the launch, The Laughing Cow is introducing a limited-edition blind box plushie series inspired by snack-time moods. With every two packs purchased, fans can redeem one plushie from the playful new lineup. 

Each plushie represents a unique "snack spirit" character, from the adorably anxious Egg-cited for Cheese to the theatrically emotional Cry Berry. There's also Grumpy Cheese Toast, Whatever, I Will Eat Pizza, Cheeseful Monsieur Croissant and Merry Berry. Whether you're collecting, gifting, or simply finding your snack alter ego, these plushies are guaranteed to spark a smile.

Available in major supermarkets and online platforms from 10th October 2025. The Laughing Cow Cheez Dipper Pizza Breadsticks invite snackers to dip into joy, crunch into flavour, and collect a little happiness along the way.

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