Author: Seoul Reporter

Malaysia Influencers Question New Tax Rules on Free GiftsKUALA LUMPUR: Nuridah Mohamed, a 39-year-old tenant coordinator, supplements her income by promoting beauty and lifestyle products on TikTok. Sellers often send free samples to creators like her, who then earn commissions on sales generated through the platform. These part-time promoters differ significantly from high-profile influencers with massive followings who secure lucrative brand deals.New guidelines from Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), released on January 14, require influencers to declare all income, including free products and services received for promotions or reviews. The rules apply to anyone producing social media content for advertising…

LONDON, Jan 31 – Chelsea staged a thrilling recovery to defeat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League, capped by Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time strike. This marks the second consecutive dramatic turnaround for the Blues in four days under new manager Liam Rosenior. West Ham’s Early Dominance West Ham, mired in the relegation battle, capitalized on Chelsea’s sluggish first-half display. The visitors struck first in the seventh minute when captain Jarrod Bowen’s cross deflected into the net at the far post. They doubled their advantage in the 37th minute as Crysencio Summerville finished a cutback from Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Chelsea, resting key…

LONDON, Jan 31 – Chelsea staged a stunning recovery to defeat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League, capped by Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time strike. This marks the Blues’ second dramatic turnaround in four days under new manager Liam Rosenior.First-Half Struggles for ChelseaWest Ham, fighting to escape the relegation zone, capitalized on Chelsea’s sluggish start, which may have stemmed from fatigue after their midweek Champions League triumph over Napoli. The Hammers struck first in the seventh minute when captain Jarrod Bowen’s cross sailed into the net at the far post. They doubled the advantage in the 37th minute as Crysencio Summerville…

Napoli manager Antonio Conte expresses deep frustration following his team’s hard-fought Serie A victory over Fiorentina on Saturday. With multiple key players sidelined by injuries, Conte highlights the toll of the packed schedule on his squad.Injury Crisis DeepensChampions Napoli faces a mounting injury list after a demanding series of matches. Players including Kevin De Bruyne, David Neres, Billy Gilmour, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Matteo Politano, and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic remain unavailable. The situation escalated when captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffered what appears to be a severe knee injury during the game against Fiorentina, forcing him off the field in pain.Conte describes the…

LONDON, Jan 31 – Chelsea mounted an incredible comeback from a 2-0 deficit to defeat West Ham 3-2 in a heated Premier League London derby on Saturday. Halftime substitutes Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella sparked the revival, with Enzo Fernandez sealing the win in stoppage time. West Ham’s Early Dominance West Ham, desperate to escape the relegation battle, struck first in the seventh minute when captain Jarrod Bowen found the net. They doubled their advantage in the 36th minute as Crysencio Summerville unleashed a powerful shot past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Chelsea appeared fatigued and disorganized following their midweek triumph over…

QUETTA: Security forces in Pakistan eliminated at least 92 militants during intense clashes across multiple cities in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Saturday, January 31. The operations also resulted in the loss of 15 security personnel, while militants targeted civilians in various locations, claiming at least 18 lives, including women and children.Wave of Coordinated AssaultsThese attacks followed closely after military raids that neutralized 41 militants in the region, which shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan and has endured a prolonged separatist insurgency. The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) took responsibility for the Saturday assaults, stating they executed simultaneous strikes…

HAMBURG, Germany – Harry Kane nets his 36th goal of the season, yet Bayern Munich squanders a second-half advantage to end in a 2-2 stalemate against Hamburg SV during their Bundesliga encounter at Volksparkstadion on Saturday.Bayern, atop the league standings, secures 51 points from 20 matches, maintaining a nine-point edge over second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who have one game in hand. Hamburg rises to 13th position with 19 points after 19 outings.Match SummaryFabio Vieira opens the scoring for Hamburg via a penalty kick, but Kane restores parity before the interval. Substitute Luis Diaz propels the visitors ahead moments into the second…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that Ukraine awaits additional details from the United States on upcoming peace negotiations, with expectations set for new sessions next week.Zelenskyy’s Latest Update on Diplomatic EffortsIn his evening video address, Zelenskyy indicated that a planned Sunday gathering in the United Arab Emirates involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States appears unlikely to proceed. The parties engaged in discussions just a week prior.”We maintain ongoing dialogue with the American side and anticipate concrete information from them about subsequent meetings,” Zelenskyy stated. “Ukraine stands prepared to engage in every viable format. Achieving tangible outcomes…

LEEDS, England, Jan 31 – Arsenal demonstrated their impressive squad depth during a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United, stepping back on track after a recent dip in form. With Bukayo Saka sidelined by a hip issue during the pre-match warm-up, manager Mikel Arteta seamlessly slotted in fellow England international Noni Madueke, who delivered a standout performance. Madueke’s Game-Changing Contribution Madueke, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer in a £50 million ($68.4 million) transfer, has primarily served as a backup for the Premier League leaders. Thrust into the starting lineup at Elland Road, the 23-year-old winger made an immediate…

NAPLES, Italy – Napoli claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory against struggling Fiorentina in Serie A action on Saturday, but the triumph came at a cost with captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffering a knee injury that forced him off the pitch.Match HighlightsThe home side struck first in the 11th minute when Antonio Vergara broke through the Fiorentina backline and slotted a precise low shot into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area.Rasmus Hojlund nearly extended Napoli’s advantage shortly after, attempting a clever back-heel during a goalmouth scramble, though a desperate clearance kept the scoreline intact.Fiorentina mounted…