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Low-budget art, high-budget virality: How a crude animated film captivated China (VIDEO)

BEIJING, Aug. 16 -- A tiny Chinese animated film made by just two people - and initially dismissed for its crude visuals - has unexpectedly become one of the country's most talked-about movies, with c... Read More


Diesel subsidy shake-up coming soon; govt promises simpler rules, family quota transfers, easier access

TAWAU, Aug. 16 -- Several improvements to the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy system are being studied, with the government expected to announce them within the next one to two months, s... Read More


Woman punched, threatened in OUG parking row; KL police arrest three suspects with records (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 16 -- Police have arrested three men after a woman reported being assaulted and threatened during an alleged illegal parking fee collection near the OUG community hall in Jalan Awa... Read More


Anwar signals key changes before Budget 2027, first announcements due Monday

MELAKA, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would soon announce several urgent changes that the government plans to implement before the tabling of Budget 2027 in early October.... Read More


Lisa apologises after Blackpink's 10th anniversary event draws fan backlash

SEOUL, Aug. 15 -- Blackpink's Lisa has issued a public apology to fans following widespread criticism over the group's 10th anniversary celebration, which many BLINKs described as poorly organised and... Read More


Study: K-pop idol groups face short careers, with 82 per cent disbanding in a decade

SEOUL, Aug. 15 -- Fewer than four in every 100 K-pop idol groups ever manage to sell 300,000 copies of a single album, according to a new long-term industry analysis that underscores how sharply conce... Read More


Singapore Nozomii vending business collapse leaves 40 investors facing over RM12m in losses

SINGAPORE, Aug. 15 -- More than 40 investors in a Singapore vending-machine business are facing losses of up to S$4 million (RM12.6 million) after its owner was declared bankrupt last month, following... Read More


A place for games and connection: Play Play Asia opens KL hub dedicated to showcasing Asian tabletop games

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 -- Play Play Asia, a team led by Singapore-based board game designer Daryl Chow, is dedicated to spotlighting tabletop games and their creators from across Asia. Chow has organi... Read More


Weekend plans? House of Sephora is back, opening its doors at TRX with first-look beauty launches, samples and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 -- Beauty lovers looking to get their hands on the season's newest makeup launches can head to House of Sephora this weekend, as the beauty retailer opens its signature event to ... Read More


Kedah State's decision not to renew business licences for pool betting operators was 'ultra vires' the Federal Constitution - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 15 -- In "Issues before the courts in the dispute over the issuance and renewal of business licences for pool betting operators in Kedah" I explained the first of three issues for c... Read More