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AN old clip of Jackie Chan belittling martial arts legend Bruce Lee is once again making its rounds on the Internet, China Press reported.

It showed Chan implying that he could beat the latter in a fight.

Chan, who appeared as an extra in Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon (1973), said Lee was a nice person but had been “deified” by fans and the filmmaking industry. 

Speaking on the Chinese talk show Behind the Headlines with Wen Tao, Chan mocked Lee’s signature yell when executing a martial arts move, saying that it was “ugly”. 

When asked who would win in a fight between Lee and himself, Chan replied that he would “let him win”, implying that he himself was a more skilled martial artist.

However, not everyone agreed with Chan’s view of Lee. 

“Bruce Lee really knew martial arts. Jackie Chan’s moves are just for show,” Cheng Pei-pei once said. 

> The daily also reported that a man who pulled a large python from under a car’s hood in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, garnered both fear and admiration from online users.

The video, which was shared by Threads user @iamvictorchan, showed a man approaching a white sedan with its bonnet open. 

The head of a large snake could be seen protruding from the engine. With quick hands, he grabbed the reptile’s head, tugged hard at it and managed to pull it to the ground. Judging from the video, the python captured was at least 2m long.

When interviewed, the uploader of the video said this was not the first time they helped capture a snake on behalf of their neighbours. 

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Retirement opens doors to exciting prospects like travel, hobbies and more quality time with loved ones, but thinking about all the financial decisions around it can feel overwhelming.

In the lead-up to giving up work for good, questions around pension pots, annuities and tax become increasingly important and tackling these less-exciting details now will enable you to enjoy the fun stuff later without the added stress.

To help make the transition smoother, we enlisted the help of Robert Cochran, retirement expert at UK pension and investment company Scottish Widows, who has outlined three essential financial questions to ask yourself before stepping into this next chapter of life…

1. What type of retirement lifestyle can I realistically expect?

“The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (now called Pensions UK) created something called the three retirement living standards profiles – minimum, moderate and comfortable – and they’re based on expenditure in retirement,” explains Cochran. “It takes into account factors like how frequently you are going to replace your car, the type of holidays you want to go on, broadband costs and how much you spend on presents.

“These standards have been set on an individual level and a couple level, and are much more achievable on a couple level.”

For an idea of the kinds of saving you’ll need for a basic or comfortable retirement fund, look for similar online guidelines based on living standards in the country where you plan to retire.

According to guidelines for the UK, for example, the minimum living standard is set at £13,400 (RM75,556.95) per year for a single person and £21,600 (RM121,793.28) for a couple. A moderate standard of living requires £31,700 (RM178,742.92) for one person and £43,900 for two, while a comfortable lifestyle is defined as needing £43,900 (RM247,533.57) for an individual and £60,600 (RM341,697.83) for a couple.

2. Do I know the tax implications of retiring?

There are a number of different ways you can access your pension savings, and there are tax implications for each of these.

“One of the most common mistakes people make is not thinking about tax enough,” says Cochran. This will vary depending on where you are living and retiring.

In the UK, for example: “Most people accessing their pension at 55 years old will be able to take 25% of their pension tax-free, but if you take it out as income all in one go you maximise the tax you have to pay. So, I would strongly encourage people to know what the tax implications are before they start taking any money out.”

3. Do I want a pension annuity? If so, what type?

“An annuity is a guaranteed income for life and it’s an irreversible decision. So, once you make that decision, you’ve got to stick by it,” highlights Cochran. “There are a whole host of different types of annuity with all kind of guarantees but one of the most popular, which pays the highest levels of income, will be on a single life basis with no guarantees.”

Despite the popularity of this, Cochran stresses that it’s not necessarily always the best type to get, particularly if you’re in a couple.

“This is because on average women live longer than men and men traditionally have bigger pension pots, so if a man goes and takes out a single basis annuity for the highest possible income he can get with no guarantees, when he dies his spouse will get nothing from that fund,” says Cochran.

“So it’s particularly important for couples to talk to each other about this. Are you willing to forgo what is usually a really small amount of initial income to have a guarantee of an income for your loved one upon the death of the first spouse?”

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Stripping off and diving into a swimming pool can seem daunting, but braving the water could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your mental and physical health.

Being a strong swimmer is a key life skill that can come in handy when you least expect it, so it’s important to finetune your skills and increase your confidence in the pool, especially later in life.

“I’ve seen the difference swimming makes in people’s lives, especially for older adults,” says Nuffield Health national swim manager Emma Kuwertz-Norman in Britain.

“It’s not just about keeping fit; it’s about feeling confident, staying independent and enjoying life to the fullest.

“Retirement is the perfect time to work on movement and the pool is one of the safest and most effective places to start.”

When you compare swimming to other low-impact activities, like walking or cycling, it really does stand out.

“It’s safer for people who struggle with balance, it works more muscle groups, and because our pools are indoors, it’s something you can do all-year round,” she says.

If you are apprehensive about taking the plunge, here are five key benefits of taking up swimming in retirement and some tips on how to get started.

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EVERY dream begins with an opportunity. Through the Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (MISI), the Indian community in Malaysia is being given a chance to acquire vocational training and employment opportunities for a new start in life.

MISI is not merely a programme but a bridge between potential and achievement, between dreams and reality. 

Implemented through agencies such as HRD Corp and TalentCorp – two agencies under the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) – the initiative focuses on skills training, job opportunities and career development.

The true strength of MISI lay not in figures or performance reports but in the human success stories behind them. The programme helps develop technical skills as well as build confidence, dignity and a future for its participants.

From village girl to multinational company engineer

In the past, Yuemystra Veswalinggam has only heard of big names like Jabil on television. 

A native of Kulim from a B40 family earning about RM2,500 a month, she struggled to find a job after graduation, especially with no experience and living far from the city.

Everything changed when she joined the MISI programme, which was established to help the Malaysian Indian community access training and employment opportunities.

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At an event at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France recently, the Michelin guide unveiled its first global selection of keys – the equivalent of stars, but for hotels. But hours before, at a separate event at the ornate 18th century Pozzo di Borgo mansion also in Paris, it unveiled something more controversial: An honest look into the ways that it makes money from such reviews, both on the hotel and restaurant sides of its operations.

It was the first time that the French company spoke explicitly about what many have known to be true for years: that government-run tourism boards pay for Michelin guide restaurant reviewers to come to their states and cities. 

For years questions have swirled in the travel industry about whether the company can maintain impartiality in awarding stars to local restaurants while at the same time accepting payment from the tourism bodies charged with their promotion. 

As it turns out, reviewing hotels – an expensive practice that has become all but impossible for most publications to do in a thorough, independent way – is what forced Michelin to come clean on its practices.

And that’s not because Michelin is compromising its standards. In fact, executives at the guide confirmed that the company is paying full-price, publicly-listed rates for every hotel it vets, and also for the flights required to get there. It does the same with restaurants, which is visits anonymously.

In order to go global with its hotel ratings, though, the guide has had to create different revenue streams. In October 2018, it acquired the hotel booking platform Tablet, creating a platform for Michelin loyalists to plan and book their vacations. The company takes a cut from each of these bookings at an industry standard rate of around 15%.

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Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok has declared himself the luckiest man in the world.

The 59-year-old actor-singer, who is married to Chinese fashion blogger Moka Fang, 38, took to social media on the evening of Oct 22 to announce the birth of their third daughter.

“Our little princess has finally arrived home,” the Cantopop performer wrote in Chinese, posting a photo of the baby. “Both mother and daughter are well, and we are grateful for everything.”

Kwok, who has two other daughters aged six and eight with Fang, added: “Our family now has three shining pearls, and I feel incredibly blessed and contented. The elder sisters can’t wait to take care of their younger sister. ”

Referring to previous media reports which claimed that Fang was carrying a boy, he wrote: “To me, whether it’s a son or a daughter, they are all the most precious gifts heaven has bestowed upon me. Our home is truly a ‘House of Goddesses’, and I am the luckiest man in the world, deeply loved by four goddesses.”

Fang also shared Kwok’s post on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

She added in Chinese: “Seeing my husband holding her, his eyes still sparkling with the same excitement and adoration as when he became a father for the first time, I know we possess the purest love.

“Thank you, my husband – gender has never been a condition of our love. Health, happiness and kindness are the best gifts we can give our daughters.”

Kwok was spotted by Hong Kong media outlet Sing Tao Headline driving from his apartment to Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital with his mother-in-law on the afternoon of Oct 22.

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Sarah Ferguson is officially a duchess no more – and she knows it.

The ex-wife of Britain’s Prince Andrew removed the royal moniker from her social media, days after Buckingham Palace announced her former spouse would be giving up his titles.

Fergie, as she’s popularly known, has since changed her Twitter handle from “@SarahTheDuchess” to “@sarahMFergie15.”

Even though the couple divorced in 1996, the London native had continued to use Duchess of York as a courtesy title throughout her professional pursuits.

Fergie’s move comes after Andrew made the shocking announcement on Oct 17 that he would relinquish his royal titles, including the Duke of York, amid ongoing allegations over his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” the 65-year-old said in the statement. “I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first.”

The second-youngest of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s four children, Andrew previously announced in 2019 that he would step back from public life over his links to Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.

“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me,” the embattled royal continued. “As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”

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Nothing sours a perfect day out on two wheels faster than a flat tyre.

One moment you’re cruising with the wind in your face; the next, the rubber beneath you starts to sag.

But don’t panic – it’s not the end of the ride.

With a bit of know-how and the right tools, you can be back on the road in no time.

First things first: find a safe spot by the roadside to work. Avoid blind corners or narrow shoulders – safety comes before speed.

Once you’re settled, flip the bike over or prop it securely to inspect the problem.

A quick visual check usually tells you where the air’s escaping.

Sometimes it’s a nail, a shard of glass or even a thorn still embedded in the tyre. Other times, it’s just a slow leak from a tiny puncture you can barely see.

Next, remove the wheel.

It’s a straightforward process on most modern bikes.

Mid-range and high-end models typically have a quick-release skewer – a small lever at the axle that, when flipped and twisted, frees the wheel.

If your bike has rim brakes, you’ll need to release the cable that holds the brake arms before the wheel comes off.

For disc brakes, the wheel slides right out once the skewer’s undone.

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Andrew Werner needed to stand out.

In 2014, he was hired as a photographer to cover a gala at Cipriani’s midtown event space in New York City. He wanted to catch the eye of his subjects, but couldn’t find any appropriate boutonnieres that were “in line” with his black suit and also “spoke” to his personality.

Taking matters into his own hands, he found a fabric shop in Manhattan’s garment district and purchased some burlap.

Once home, he handcrafted the material into the shape of a rose, and painted it fire engine red.

“That was my first lapel flower,” said Werner, whose parents’ families had roots in jewellery and men’s suiting.

Compliments were plentiful. Phone inquiries followed. And soon after, orders.

Almost 2,000 customised boutonnieres later, Werner’s accessories have adorned the lapels of well-known people, including Al Roker, former US president Bill Clinton and Jessica Carter Altman.

There have also been collaborations with the New York Botanical Garden celebrating Van Gogh’s Flowers exhibit; custom cashmere collections for Bergdorf; included in Oprah’s Favorite Things, and of course, weddings.

“People love to take unused real estate and incorporate personality into a mundane, pedestrian outfit,” Werner said.

Werner, 38, runs Fleur’d Pins from his one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Tudor City, in addition to his work as a photographer.

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Just days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museumin Paris, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned France’s royals might end up.

A handful of experts warn that the artefacts valued at more than US$100mil (RM423mil) could soon – if not already – be melted or broken into parts. If done successfully, some say those smaller pieces could later go up for sale as part of a new necklace, earrings or other jewellery, without turning too many heads.

“You don’t even have to put them on a black market, you just put them in a jewelry store,” said Erin Thompson, an art crime professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. “It could be sold down the street from the Louvre.”

Thompson and others say that this has become increasingly common with stolen jewelled and metal goods, noting that it’s a way thieves can try to cover their tracks and make money. It’s not like someone could publicly wear one of France’s Crown Jewels stolen on Sunday – and finding a market to sell the full artefacts would be incredibly difficult after “everyone and their sister” has seen photos of them over the last week, said Christopher Marinello, a lawyer and founder of Art Recovery International.

“By breaking them apart, they will hide their theft,” Marinello said, adding that these items could become even more “traceless” if they’re taken out of France and through jewel cutters and robust supply chains in other countries.

Still, such pieces are often sold for a fraction of the value of what was stolen – due to their smaller size, but also because melting or breaking down high-profile items removes the historical worth.

It isn’t a simple process.

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