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Katseye teases 'Pinky Up' single ahead of Coachella debut (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, April 2 -- Katseye will drop its new single "Pinky Up" on April 9, the group's labels Hybe and Geffen Records announced yesterday. The release comes just days before the six-member act i... Read More


Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- The government must have a structured stimulus plan on standby, ready to be activated if the global energy crisis continues to exert pressure on Malaysia's economy and the peo... Read More


Twelve Cupcakes staff in Singapore to recover part of unpaid wages months after sudden collapse

SINGAPORE, April 1 -- After months of uncertainty over unpaid wages, about 80 former workers of Singapore bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes are reportedly set to recover part of their salaries. Singa... Read More


Singaporean Audrey Fang's suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

SINGAPORE, April 1 -- The pre-trial detention of Mitchell Ong, the suspected killer of Singaporean Audrey Fang in 2024, has been extended by another two years in Spain, the court confirmed. The decis... Read More


BabyMonster kicks off 'Choom' tour from Seoul in June, South-east Asian dates still pending

SEOUL, April 1 -- K-pop sensation BabyMonster is set to embark on a new world tour this June, marking the girl group's first concert in South Korea in 17 months. Beginning with three concerts in Seou... Read More


KLCC gets tighter security as DBKL, police deploy smart cameras and panic buttons

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has stepped up public safety measures around KLCC following recent incidents and unlicensed activities in the area. Working with the police, DBK... Read More


Malaysia's manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector returned to growth in March for the first time in two months, but this positive development was overshadowed by severe inflationary pressures a... Read More


Man clings on to speeding trailer in Klang, viral stunt sparks police probe and urgent witness appeal

KLANG, April 1 -- A reckless stunt caught on video has gone viral after a man was seen clinging to the back of a moving trailer truck along Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah in Klang. District police c... Read More


Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

PUTRAJAYA, April 1 -- Amidst a prolonged global energy crisis that has driven crude oil prices up by more than 40 per cent, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to shielding the public from th... Read More


Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Malaysian authorities have confirmed that a Claude Monet painting linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal has been sold for €25.22 million (about RM118 mi... Read More