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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


'Eat the extra one': China judge's simple solution to 29-chicken divorce dispute

BEIJING, Aug. 8 -- Divorce battles usually involve dividing houses, cars, or money - but a couple in south-western China found themselves quibbling over 29 chickens instead. The unusual dispute took ... Read More


JYP's girl group VCHA rebrands to Girlset after member exits, aiming for global stage under new name (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Aug. 8 -- Girl group VCHA has now redebuted, unveiling a four-member lineup and a new name: Girlset. The group released a new logo design along with a short trailer film yesterday, marking the... Read More


Singapore lifts 16-year ban on new nightlife spots at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay with 4am licence boost

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- Restaurant-bars, pubs, bars and nightclubs in the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay area will be able to apply for extended liquor licences till 4am on Thursdays and Fridays from August 1... Read More


After Katseye, Hybe and Geffen launch global search for next girl group with Japan audition tour

TOKYO, Aug. 8 -- K-pop entertainment juggernaut Hybe is once again partnering with Geffen Records, a label under Universal Music Group, to launch a new global girl group next year. In an announcement... Read More


Luxury cars among vehicles seized in Seremban for unpaid road tax, lack of insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Authorities in Negri Sembilan seized five luxury vehicles during their latest operation for not having valid road tax and insurance coverage. The state Road Transport Departme... Read More


Licensed taxis struggle as illegal cross-border operators dominate Singapore-Johor run

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Licensed cross-border taxi drivers in Singapore and Johor Bahru say they are struggling to survive as illegal operators continue to undercut them with door-to-door services. A... Read More


After 'Singaporeans only' claim, Johor Bahru council lists all car washes as high-risk activity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has reclassified all car wash centres in its jurisdiction as "high-risk businesses," putting them under increased monitoring and heavier reg... Read More


Tengku Zafrul picks apart Dr Mahathir's 'clearly false' claims about US-Malaysia trade deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz has rebutted former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's criticism of Malaysia's recent trade arrangement with the United States, saying the l... Read More