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From Riize member to soloist, Seunghan announces debut single 'Waste No Time'

SEOUL, July 9 -- Former Riize member Seunghan announced his formal debut date as a soloist - July 31. His stagename is now 'XngHan' with his own artist brand XngHan&Soul. The first single will be Wa... Read More


Critically-acclaimed spy show 'Slow Horses' gets seventh season on Apple TV+ (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, July 9 -- Season five of the humorous gem of a spy show Slow Horses is only out on September 24 but Apple has already greenlit a seventh season of the show on Apple TV+. In a statement A... Read More


Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Singapore's Ministry of Health is directly interviewing Malaysian doctors and general practitioners at Traders Hotel KLCC as part of its move to strengthen its healthcare workf... Read More


The way forward for housing - Nur Fareza Mustapha

Kuala Lampur, July 9 -- Malaysia, through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, has recently won its bid for the presidency of the UN Habitat General Assembly. As Malaysia sits as co-chair for... Read More


Bank Negara Malaysia cuts key interest rate to 2.75pc amid external uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Bank Negara Malaysia has cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent to support economic growth amid global uncertainty. The ceiling and floor rate... Read More


Hybe founder facing possible prosecution, agency promises full cooperation with authorities over allegations involving financial fraud

SEOUL, July 9 -- Founder and chairman of K-pop agency Hybe, Bang Si-hyuk, is likely to face prosecution over charges of fraudulent securities transactions. Yonhap reported that South Korea's Financia... Read More


Man charged after allegedly throwing soju bottle at bus, injuring passenger in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 9 -- Singapore authorities have charged Quztaza Kamarudin, 38, with performing a rash act after he allegedly hurled a glass soju bottle at a bus window, injuring a female passenger. S... Read More


Moo Deng grows up: Baby hippo turns one on July 10, celebrations planned

BANGKOK, July 8 -- Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippopotamus that became an internet sensation, is turning one on July 10. Will there be a celebration? But of course. A special 'Moo Deng's 1st Birthday'... Read More


Chow says Penang would delay water rate hike until mid-2026

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 -- The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) plans to delay the implementation of a proposed water tariff increase for at least six months, should it be approved by the federal C... Read More


Bon Odori 2025 comes to Sunway City

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- If you've always been curious about the annual Bon Odori festival, you can check it out at Sunway City this weekend on July 12 and 13. 2025 marks the 49th Bon Odori celebratio... Read More