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Brown music for all: Vibe curator Avinash Retnam defying stereotypes to redefine Indian club music through 'Global South'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- With more young Malaysian Indians wanting a better representation in the country's clubbing culture, experience designer Avinash Retnam more popularly known as Yung Mantra is r... Read More


Hybe denies K-pop group BTS involvement 'in any capacity' in Michael Jackson tribute album

SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- Hybe has denied that BTS is participating in a Michael Jackson tribute album, following reports that the K-pop group had recorded music at a studio in Ireland. The agency, the parent... Read More


Malaysia reaffirms sovereignty over Sulawesi Sea blocks, rejects 'Ambalat' term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia has reaffirmed its sovereign rights over the maritime area known as Blok ND-6 and ND-7 in the Sulawesi Sea, rejecting In... Read More


Khairul Aming unveils fiery third product, 'Rendang Nyet Berapi', after months of anticipation

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 4 -- After months of silence, entrepreneur and influencer Khairul Aming is returning with a bang. Today, Khairul unveiled his third product, Rendang Nyet Berapi. The much-anticipa... Read More


Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia makes trade concessions to US to keep exports flowing, protect 100,000 jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia has agreed to a series of trade concessions in response to demands from the United Sta... Read More


Reward whistleblowers to combat 'counter setting' and border corruption, says Deputy Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor has proposed that the government offer covert incentives to civil servants who expose internal misconduct at immigration entry ... Read More


South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, found dead at 55 following recent DUI incident

SEOUL, Aug. 4 -- South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, 55,was found dead on Sunday morning, according to a report by MBN. He was discovered unconscious in a vehicle parked at a townhouse in Yongin, Gyeo... Read More


Sarawak's 'White House' set to open tonight, marking Abang Johari's 74th birthday

KUCHING, Aug. 4 -- Sarawak is set to mark a major milestone in its state administration tonight with the official opening of its new Premier Sarawak Office in Petra Jaya here. The ceremony, which coi... Read More


Changing the narrative on fertility rates: Pursuing reproductive agency over prescriptive targets will empower more to create the families they desire - Julitta Onabanjo

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 4 -- "Malaysia records fewest births ever, fuelling population decline concerns" "Only three states in Malaysia produce enough babies to replace their populations" "Malaysia's lab... Read More


'We didn't know': JPJ issues RM445,800 in fines to Singapore vehicles without active VEP tags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 4 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reportedly issued RM445,800 in fines from 1,489 summonses issued to Singapore-registered vehicles that failed to install or activate thei... Read More