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Freehold, leasehold and squatters - what laws in Malaysia say about land ownership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Debates over land ownership and eviction rights have intensified recently as disputes arise between long-standing occupants, registered landowners and authorities. The Kampun... Read More


City-to-airport travel gets a lift as KL Sentral adds self check-in and bag drop

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) has launched self check-in and self-service baggage drop facilities at KL Sentral, positioning the transport hub as an extension of Kuala Lumpu... Read More


The unfolding mystery of KATSEYE's Manon: Hiatus, fan theories, and a debate on race in K-Pop

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 -- In the meticulously curated world of K-pop-inspired girl groups, few things cause as much turbulence as a member's sudden departure from the spotlight. For KATSEYE, the ambitio... Read More


'Moving bombs': MACC, JPJ in joint ops to bust 'tonto' lorry protection ring

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 24 -- Authorities have launched a major crackdown to dismantle a protection syndicate, where middlemen - locally known as tontos - use bribery to shield errant commercial vehicle opera... Read More


'Lizzie McGuire' and "Revenge of the Nerds' actor Robert Carradine dies at 71 after long struggle with bipolar disorder

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 -- Robert Carradine, a member of a legendary acting family known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71. His family shared the news, d... Read More


i-dle's Miyeon makes cash purchase of RM13.6m luxury Seoul apartment

SEOUL, Feb. 24 -- Miyeon of K-pop girl group (i-dle has purchased a high-end apartment in central Seoul for 5.05 billion won (RM13.6 million), with records showing the transaction was completed withou... Read More


Semporna resort busted for serving exotic pangolin dishes to tourists

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 24 -- A tourist resort in Semporna has been raided by authorities for allegedly offering exotic wildlife dishes to its guests, including pangolin soup. Sabah Wildlife Department d... Read More


Altantuya's family files final appeal to hold Malaysian government liable for 2006 murder

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The family of murdered Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu is taking their legal battle to Malaysia's highest court in a final bid to hold the government liable for her 20... Read More


Virtual girl group OWIS set to debut, inviting fans into a 'Museum of Memory' (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Feb. 24 -- A new presence is emerging in the virtual idol scene. Girl group OWIS has officially announced their debut, scheduled for March 23, and is already captivating audiences with a unique... Read More


AGC raises no objection as Zahid seeks acquittal in Yayasan Akalbudi case; High Court defers decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 -- The High Court opted to defer making a ruling on whether or not Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi would be acquitted or permanently freed from all 47 charg... Read More