Chinese community lauds Indian tycoon patron
BUSINESSMAN K. Karthigasan is known for extending his generosity across the racial divide, Sin Chew Daily reported.
His most prominent gift – a half million ringgit contribution to SM Chong Hwa in Kuantan – became major news in Chinese dailies.
The businessman from Taiping, Perak, has given aid to numerous organisations, temples and schools, including the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia ( Hua Zong) and SM Chong Hwa.
Karthigasan is also the first Malaysian Indian to be appointed as a Hua Zong building patron.
The 60-year-old said he is committed to his philanthropy, with no plans to quit any time soon.
> Oriental Daily reported that Jasmine Tan, wife of Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun-Fat, has finally opened up over their childless status after 31 years together.
In an interview, a tearful Tan talked about having suffered a fullterm miscarriage in May 1991.
The Singaporean said it took her years to talk about the incident, and while they had no children of their own, they showed their affection by helping those in need.
Tan also thanked Chow for taking good care of her for the 31 years they have been married.
> Guang Ming Daily reported that Taiwanese artiste Annie Yi hopes to have another child in the near future.
Yi, who married Chinese actor Qin Hao in 2015, gave birth to a baby girl last year.
The 46-year-old artiste also has a 14-year-old son with her ex-husband, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Harlem Yu.
Yi said she has cut down on her workload to spend more time with her family.