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'Pursuit of Jade' star Zhang Linghe wins fans' applause - and political backlash - after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

TAIPEI, June 21 -- Chinese actor Zhang Linghe won over the crowd with a greeting in Taiwanese Minnan during a surprise appearance at a cross-strait forum - but the rising star soon found himself at th... Read More


Bon appetit: What makes a restaurant a 'bistro' - and why is KL suddenly full of them?

COMMENTARY, June 21 -- Take a gander on social media, or even swipe around on Google Maps, and it would seem the newest type of restaurant catching on in the Klang Valley is the bistro. It's spread a... Read More


The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 -- You are in the queue. Your favourite artist is finally coming to town, but you have been staring at a frozen loading bar for three hours. The salt in the wound? Seeing those ... Read More


Old bruises, unanswered questions: Death of 64-year-old at Sungai Petani care home sparks police probe

SUNGAI PETANI, June 21 -- A 64-year-old man's death at a care centre here has sparked a police investigation after his family alleged he had previously been involved in a fight with another resident. ... Read More


Job losses near 39,000 in five months with Malaysians aged 25 to 39 hardest hit, says HR Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 -- Nearly 39,000 Malaysians lost their jobs in the first five months of this year, prompting the government to strengthen support measures for affected workers. According to dat... Read More


Legal action likely over Tambirat Waterfront project collapse, delaying Phase Two and the regatta, says Sarawak minister

KUCHING, June 21 -- The stalled Phase One of the Tambirat Waterfront project is likely to end up in court following the collapse of part of the riverside development, a setback that has also delayed t... Read More


K-pop fever comes with a catch as fan scams surge in South Korea

SEOUL, June 21 -- South Korea's global K-pop success is drawing record numbers of fans to the country - but it is also creating new opportunities for scammers, with fraud reports filed by foreign nati... Read More


Dr Sim urges deaf community to harness emerging technologies as Sarawak works to improve accessibility for PwDs

KUCHING, June 21 -- Sarawak still has significant ground to cover in improving infrastructure and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly members of the deaf community, said D... Read More


The 15-day deficit: How Sabah's shorter birth registration window is fuelling a statelessness crisis

KOTA KINABALU, June 21 -- Advocates for Non-Discrimination and Access to Knowledge (Anak) Executive Director Anne Baltazar said unequal and complicated birth registration procedures, together with wea... Read More


How 'Good Boys Go To Heaven,' 'Griya' and 'Aku Pilih Pelangi' are fuelling Malaysia's streaming boom (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- Beyond the box office, Malaysian productions are carving out an increasingly strong presence on streaming platforms including Netflix, iQIYI and Viu. Series released in 2026 ... Read More