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Big buys off the table, Malaysians go thrifty as living costs bite, Rakuten Insight finds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Have you experienced an unexpected increase in your monthly expenses or are you running over your monthly budget? What would be the first thing you would do, amid rising costs... Read More


Hundreds bid farewell to drowned teacher trainee Joey Ling in Sibu (VIDEO)

SIBU, April 9 -- Hundreds of mourners gathered at Bukit Lima Funeral Parlour here to pay their last respects to teacher trainee Joey Ling Lin Siang, who tragically drowned last Saturday. The 20-year-... Read More


Gender-row Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback

TAIPEI, April 9 -- Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Pa... Read More


Welder found unconscious in pipe dies at Tuas shipyard, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower investigates

SINGAPORE, April 9 -- A 24-year-old welder died at a Tuas shipyard on Monday (Apr 6) after being discovered unconscious inside a stainless steel pipe, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Thursday. ... Read More


Johor Immigration finds wanted South Korean man in Horizon Hills home, Filipina helper also caught overstaying

JOHOR BAHRU, April 9 -- A South Korean man wanted for a criminal case in his home country has been arrested for using a fake employment pass to reside and overstay in Malaysia. Johor Immigration dire... Read More


Over 40 dead cats found in Subang Jaya apartment, dozens more emaciated

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Authorities discovered 41 dead cats and rescued 36 severely neglected cats from an apartment in Subang Jaya, prompting an investigation under the Animal Welfare Act 2015. The... Read More


Got milk, no bottle: US-Iran war causes plastic resin crunch, packaging crisis in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a severe disruption in the global supply of plastic resin, creating a packaging crisis in Malaysia that is beginning to affect th... Read More


Escaped wolf prompts school closure in South Korea

SEOUL, April 9 -- A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male ... Read More


You're being watched: Japan steps up fight against online abuse of athletes

TOKYO, April 9 -- Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year's Asian Games: You are being watc... Read More


'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces critics saying he always 'chickens out' on Iran deal

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Donald Trump claimed "total" victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always "chickens... Read More