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Gundam's big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N' Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

TOKYO, Feb. 8 -- When Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe hit Japanese cinemas on January 30, audiences expected cutting-edge mecha spectacle - not a blast of late-'80s American ro... Read More


Malaysia must be safeguarded against racial, religious divisions, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The country must be safeguarded against threats of division based on race and religion, which are becoming increasingly evident globally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More


Body of woman, believed homeless, found on Jalan Sentul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- A woman, believed to be homeless, was found dead on Jalan Sentul near a traffic light this morning. The victim, thought to be a local, is estimated to be in her 40s or 50s, ac... Read More


Police seize RM69,000 worth of drugs hidden in helium tanks, four arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Police have detained four individuals, including three foreigners, and seized various drugs concealed in helium tanks following two special operations on Jalan Tun Razak yester... Read More


BTS set Seoul buzzing with free comeback concert - here's how ARMY can get in

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- BTS are officially stepping back into the spotlight - and they're doing it with a free outdoor concert in the heart of Seoul that promises to turn Gwanghwamun Square into the world's ... Read More


Johor Bahru police seek witnesses after video of alleged child bullying in Kampung Melayu Majidee goes viral

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 8 -- Johor police are investigating a viral video showing an alleged bullying incident involving a group of children at Jalan Mewah, Kampung Melayu Majidee in the state capital yeste... Read More


Aussie couple arrested after CCTV catches them spray-painting 400-year-old Chiang Mai temple

CHIANG MAI, Feb. 8 -- An Australian couple has been arrested for defacing a centuries-old Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, after CCTV captured them spray-painting graffiti across its outer wall in the e... Read More


Passenger safety vs privacy: Transport minister warns against knee-jerk rules on e-hailing dashcams

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned against rushing into mandating dashcams with audio recording in e-hailing vehicles and taxis. The push for dashcams in Malaysia c... Read More


How much is too much? Seoul sushi bar says 30 plates - and the internet has thoughts

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- South Korea's social media has been on a full-blown sushi roll this week, thanks to a Seoul conveyor-belt joint that banned a family for polishing off 30 plates of just two types of f... Read More


How much is too much? Seoul conveyor-belt sushi joint says 30 plates - and the internet has thoughts

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- South Korea's social media has been on a full-blown sushi roll this week, thanks to a Seoul conveyor-belt joint that banned a family for polishing off 30 plates of just two types of f... Read More