Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Twins' Charlene Choi reveals she's married in surprise Instagram post

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Hong Kong entertainer Charlene Choi surprised fans across Asia after revealing she has married her boyfriend, fitness coach Elvis Lam. The announcement came via Instagram ye... Read More


Trump tells Iran to 'get smart soon' as nuclear deal pressure escalates amid naval blockade

TEHRAN, April 29 -- President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval ... Read More


Unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices up while diesel unchanged as West Asia crisis continues

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 -- The Finance Ministry has announced an increase in the retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol for the April 30 to 6 May 6 2026 period, while diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia... Read More


Japan police probe zoo worker over wife's death and alleged use of incinerator

TOKYO, April 29 -- Police were questioning a man in Japan on suspicions he disposed of his wife's body using an incinerator at a zoo he works for, local media have reported. Investigations were still... Read More


Hong Kong stock exchange posts record quarterly profit as IPO boom continues

HONG KONG, April 29 -- Hong Kong's stock exchange posted a record quarterly profit in the first three months of 2026, its operator said Wednesday, as the finance hub remains at the top of global ranki... Read More


Dragon diplomacy: Indonesia sends Komodo pair to Japan zoo under conservation agreement

Kuala Lampur, April 29 --   SURABAYA, April 29 - Indonesia will lend a breeding pair of endangered Komodo dragons to Japan under an agreement signed Wednesday between zoos from the two countries... Read More


Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills 227 children since March, nearly 35,000 suspected cases

DHAKA, April 29 -- Bangladesh has recorded 227 child deaths since March in one of its worst outbreaks of measles in decades, with the number of suspected cases reaching nearly 35,000, government data ... Read More


Negeri Sembilan MB: Vacant exco seats will be finalised next week, rumour of meetings with Umno reps to fill them untrue

SEREMBAN, April 29 -- Any decision regarding the vacancy of four Executive Councillor (Exco) positions vacated by Barisan Nasional (BN) State Assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan will be made next week, acc... Read More


Aminuddin: Minority state govt will continue until law decides otherwise, people's welfare must come first

SEREMBAN, April 29 -- Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has affirmed that the state administration will continue as usual despite his government now being in a minority position... Read More


How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Malaysia's healthcare system has seen rapid evolution over the decades, marked by the expansion of both private and government hospitals across the country. However, public ... Read More