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When smoke rises, so does the lie - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, June 16 -- I once shared tea with a war survivor in Tehran. His hands shook, not from fear, but from memory. "Every war," he said, "starts with a lie. And the lie always comes dressed as... Read More


K-pop group The Boyz's Ju Haknyeon goes on sudden hiatus, fans left confused

SEOUL, June 16 -- Ju Haknyeon of K-pop group The Boyz will be taking a break from activities for personal reasons, leaving fans baffled by the sudden announcement. Korea Herald reported that agency O... Read More


New crane flips during delivery at Tuas Port, no casualties (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, June 16 -- A newly delivered quay crane tipped over at Tuas Port yesterday, but no injuries or damage to nearby equipment were reported, authorities said. The Maritime and Port Authority o... Read More


NewJeans' label ADOR kicks off global search for first boy group

SEOUL, June 15 -- ADOR, the label behind K-pop powerhouse NewJeans, is officially on the hunt for its next global stars - this time, for a boy group. On Thursday, the HYBE subsidiary announced the 20... Read More


Bersatu MP Wan Saiful ends widowerhood, weds Nurul Maslina in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 -- Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan married Nurul Maslina Mohd Sobri in a low-key ceremony in Kajang, Selangor yesterday. The Bersatu politician announced the wedding c... Read More


Kim Soo-hyun's fans slam brand over asset seizure tied to Kim Sae-ron scandal, warn of boycott

SEOUL, June 15 -- Fans of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun have publicly criticised a medical device company - identified only as Company A - for filing a court-ordered provisional seizure of his prope... Read More


Student group slams Universiti Malaya over blocked forum, documentary screening on assembly rights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 -- Student group Mandiri has strongly condemned the actions of Universiti Malaya's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) for blocking a planned documentary screening and forum... Read More


Public donations for aid allegedly redirected over a decade by NGO leaders to buy crypto, homes, jewellery - MACC probes RM26m abuse

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has uncovered a suspected misappropriation of approximately RM26 million in public donations by a non-governmental organisation... Read More


Shakira slams harsh Trump stance, says immigrants like her 'living in constant fear' amid rising hostility

MIAMI, June 15 -- Latin pop icon Shakira has spoken candidly about her experiences as an immigrant in the United States, describing it as "living in constant fear" amid shifting immigration policies. ... Read More


Port Klang charges to rise 30pc from July 2025, FMM says move risks cargo diversion and threatens jobs

KUCHING, June 15 -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has strongly objected to the upcoming port tariff hike at Port Klang, approved by the Ministry of Transport and gazetted on June 13,... Read More