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Government's proposal to cap PM's tenure aims to prevent abuse of power, says Azalina

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 29 -- The federal government's proposal to limit the maximum period of a prime minister's tenure is intended to prevent abuse of power, not at undermining a capable leader currently se... Read More


'I don't feel ready yet': Blackpink's Rose says she needs more songs before a solo world tour

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29 -- K-pop singer-songwriter Rose, 28, has said she is not yet ready to embark on a solo world tour, citing the need for more material before stepping out on her own. The Blackpink... Read More


Singapore raises 2026 inflation forecast, keeps monetary policy unchanged

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 29 -- SINGAPORE, Jan 29 - Singapore's central bank has raised its inflation forecasts for 2026 while keeping monetary policy unchanged for the third consecutive review, according to... Read More


Poll: Majority of respondents favour two-term cap over 10-year limit for prime ministers

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 29 -- Nearly nine in 10 respondents support imposing a limit on the Malaysian prime minister's tenure, with a clear majority favouring a two-term cap over a fixed maximum of 10 years, ... Read More


'No invitation, how to attend?' - Hamzah on Muhyiddin's PN pre-council gathering

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said he was not invited to a so-called "pre-council" meeting hosted by former chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Ya... Read More


'No invitation, how to attend?' - Hamzah on Muhyiddin's Perikatan pre-council gathering

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said he was not invited to a so-called "pre-council" meeting hosted by former chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yas... Read More


Japanese voice actor of Majin Buu in 'Dragon Ball' dies at 71

TOKYO, Jan. 29 -- Japanese voice actor Kozo Shioya has died at the age of 71 after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage, his agency Aoni Production announced on Wednesday. Aoni Production said Shioya pas... Read More


Come out and play: DBKL encourages public to make 'best use' of newly reopened parks

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 29 -- City Hall (DBKL) has announced that all previously fenced and locked public fields and recreational areas in the city are now fully open to the public with immediate effect. ... Read More


MBPJ seizes lorry for illegal waste dumping in Prima Damansara

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 -- The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has seized a lorry after it was caught illegally dumping domestic waste along Jalan PJU 10/9B. MBPJ's Enforcement Department said the se... Read More


Philippines posts slowest non-pandemic growth in 14 years as corruption scandal and climate woes bite

MANILA, Jan. 29 -- The Philippines' economy grew at its slowest non-pandemic pace in 14 years in 2025, data showed Thursday, as it was swamped by a corruption scandal and climate change-fuelled weathe... Read More