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Singapore police's Instagram Reel for National Day 2025 goes viral with 'Powerhouse' earworm from Rajinikanth flick (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has struck social media gold with a sizzling Instagram reel that's gone viral, clocking over 4.3 million views in just under a day. The clip, pos... Read More


From stress relief to quitting smoking: How grown-ups in China ended up in the middle of a pacifier craze

BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- Move over bubble tea - China's newest craze is adult-sized pacifiers, and yes, people are actually buying them by the thousands. As reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP),... Read More


'Boys Over Flowers' actor Koo Hye-sun tells the media to 'stop revisiting my divorce'

SEOUL, Aug. 9 -- South Korean actress Koo Hye-sun has taken to Instagram to urge the entertainment industry to stop dredging up her 2020 divorce from actor Ahn Jae-hyun. "I don't think it's right med... Read More


Indonesia launches special task force to tackle unruly tourists in Bali

DENPASAR, Aug. 9 -- In response to a surge in immigration violations and criminal incidents involving foreign visitors, Indonesia's Immigration and Correctional Services Ministry has established a ded... Read More


New abbot of China's legendary Shaolin Temple rolls out '996' routine, 30 monks reconsider their Zen

BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- China's legendary Shaolin Temple has entered a new era of discipline that would make even the hardest-working tech employee blink. Following the ousting of former abbot Shi Yongxin... Read More


Irene and Seulgi set to light up Kuala Lumpur with their first solo concert tour this September

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 9 -- ReVeluvs, get ready as Irene andSeulgi are bringing their much-awaited first solo concert tour to Kuala Lumpur this September. The 2025 Irene & Seulgi Concert Tour [BALANCE] w... Read More


Singapore's chipmakers on edge over US 100pc semiconductor tariffs

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- Economists have warned that the United States' move to impose a 100 per cent tariff on semiconductor imports could hit chipmakers in Singapore, with ripple effects on sectors like... Read More


Outdated rules leave licensed Singapore-Johor taxi drivers idling as demand surges

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- More than three decades after Singapore and Malaysia set the rules for cross-border taxis, the system is showing its age. Strict limits on pick-up points and licensing rules mean... Read More


Meet Oyen, the adorable thief behind the slipper heist in his neighbourhood

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 8 -- In a heartwarming tale that has captured the hearts of many, Oyen, a cheeky orange cat, has become an internet sensation after his furmum shared videos of his 'slipper-stealin... Read More


Osaka Expo crowds eat up RM50 'flying roti canai' as Malaysia Pavilion tops 2.2 million visitors

OSAKA, Aug. 8 -- The Malaysia Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka has drawn more than 2.2 million visitors since the event began in April, surpassing its original target of 1.5 million visitors by a wide ... Read More