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New abbot of China's legendary Shaolin Temple rolls out '996' routine, 30 monks reconsider their Zen

BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- China's legendary Shaolin Temple has entered a new era of discipline that would make even the hardest-working tech employee blink. Following the ousting of former abbot Shi Yongxin... Read More


Irene and Seulgi set to light up Kuala Lumpur with their first solo concert tour this September

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 9 -- ReVeluvs, get ready as Irene andSeulgi are bringing their much-awaited first solo concert tour to Kuala Lumpur this September. The 2025 Irene & Seulgi Concert Tour [BALANCE] w... Read More


Singapore's chipmakers on edge over US 100pc semiconductor tariffs

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- Economists have warned that the United States' move to impose a 100 per cent tariff on semiconductor imports could hit chipmakers in Singapore, with ripple effects on sectors like... Read More


Penang Welfare Dept still unable to trace families of 18 kids rescued from warehouse

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 8 -- The Penang Welfare Department is still trying to trace the parents or guardians of 18 children rescued from a warehouse in Bukit Mertajam last month, with the lack of documentat... Read More


Outdated rules leave licensed Singapore-Johor taxi drivers idling as demand surges

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- More than three decades after Singapore and Malaysia set the rules for cross-border taxis, the system is showing its age. Strict limits on pick-up points and licensing rules mean... Read More


Meet Oyen, the adorable thief behind the slipper heist in his neighbourhood

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 8 -- In a heartwarming tale that has captured the hearts of many, Oyen, a cheeky orange cat, has become an internet sensation after his furmum shared videos of his 'slipper-stealin... Read More


Osaka Expo crowds eat up RM50 'flying roti canai' as Malaysia Pavilion tops 2.2 million visitors

OSAKA, Aug. 8 -- The Malaysia Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka has drawn more than 2.2 million visitors since the event began in April, surpassing its original target of 1.5 million visitors by a wide ... Read More


'Eat the extra one': China judge's simple solution to 29-chicken divorce dispute

BEIJING, Aug. 8 -- Divorce battles usually involve dividing houses, cars, or money - but a couple in south-western China found themselves quibbling over 29 chickens instead. The unusual dispute took ... Read More


JYP's girl group VCHA rebrands to Girlset after member exits, aiming for global stage under new name (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Aug. 8 -- Girl group VCHA has now redebuted, unveiling a four-member lineup and a new name: Girlset. The group released a new logo design along with a short trailer film yesterday, marking the... Read More


Singapore lifts 16-year ban on new nightlife spots at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay with 4am licence boost

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 -- Restaurant-bars, pubs, bars and nightclubs in the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay area will be able to apply for extended liquor licences till 4am on Thursdays and Fridays from August 1... Read More