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Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis

PETALING JAYA, July 18 -- Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi have continued their impressive run at the Japan Open, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a thrilling victory over China's top men's doubles pa... Read More


From stray to 'first cat': Prabowo's pet Bobby Kertanegara gets police protection, Indonesians split over state funds

JAKARTA, July 18 -- Indonesia's "first cat" Bobby Kertanegara is entitled to state protection, a minister said, following backlash over the feline's police escort at a public event. Deputy State Secr... Read More


Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo's sniper role in 'Omniscient Reader' amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

SEOUL, July 18 -- All eyes are on Omniscient Reader ahead of its July 23 release in South Korea - but it's Blackpink's Jisoo who's at the centre of a fan controversy over her character's transformatio... Read More


'Been caught suing': Jane's Addiction reunion turns into legal showdown after onstage fight

NEW YORK, July 18 -- Four decades after rising to fame with hits like Been Caught Stealing, the original lineup of Jane's Addiction is now back in the spotlight - but not for the reasons fans had hope... Read More


No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each

SINGAPORE, July 18 -- Twelve Singapore Pools punters struck it rich with about S$1.2 million (RM4.2 million) each after no one won the S$12.7 million (RM44.5 million) Toto jackpot on July 17. Because... Read More


Taylor Swift's dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side

LOS ANGELES, July 18 -- Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, is reportedly "doing fantastic" after undergoing a quintuple bypass surgery - and true to form, the Grammy-winning singer was right there wi... Read More


'Twice was enough': Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise

ALOR SETAR, July 18 -- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly said he has no intention of returning as prime minister for a third time should Perikatan Nasional (PN) assume federal power. The former ... Read More


Penang students can now apply for Ancom Crop Care's RM10,000 scholarship

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- Ancom Crop Care's scholarship programme for Penang-born students is now open for its final cycle, with applications accepted from July 18 to October 14, 2025. The scholarship... Read More


YG Entertainment head Yang Hyun-suk convicted of pressuring witness in B.I drug case

SEOUL, July 18 -- YG Entertainment's founder and chief producer, Yang Hyun-suk, has been convicted of intimidating a whistleblower to suppress a drug-related allegation involving a former YG artist. ... Read More


Singapore's ComfortDelGro to introduce cancellation and waiting fees of at least S$3 from September

SINGAPORE, July 17 -- Customers of Singapore's largest taxi operator, ComfortDelGro (CDG), will soon face new cancellation and waiting charges, as the company rolls out a phased fee policy aimed at en... Read More