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On first Malaysia trip, South Korean star Seo In Guk talks roti canai, Petronas Towers and staying relevant in showbiz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Korean singer, songwriter and actor Seo In Guk has long been a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment industry, capturing hearts across the globe with his emotional perfor... Read More


Wave of 'kawaii' metal crashes into KL as Babymetal celebrates 15 years with explosive show at Zepp KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Malaysia's adoration for Japanese kawaii (Japanese for cute)metal band Babymetal roared to life once again at Zepp KL on Monday, October 6 - this time as part of the Asia leg ... Read More


Budget 2026 simplified: What Malaysians can expect in tax reliefs, cash aids and other benefits

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Do you know what you will be getting from Budget 2026? If not, here's a look at some of the key ncome tax reliefs and exemptions that you can look forward to: More pricey alc... Read More


Johor's YPJ College gets nod to become university college, degree intake next year

KOTA TINGGI, Oct. 11 -- State-owned Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (YPJ College) will be upgraded to a university college following approval from the Higher Education Ministry on October 7. ... Read More


Melaka police remand four students over classroom gang-rape; Opposition leader moots bringing back caning

MELAKA, Oct. 11 -- Four Form Five students accused of gang-raping a Form Three girl inside a classroom in Alor Gajah have been remanded for six days to assist investigations. Melaka police chief Datu... Read More


After dethroning Tesla, China's EV giant BYD hits a wall of problems

SHANGHAI, Oct. 11 -- After a meteoric five-year rise that saw it surpass Tesla Inc. as the world's top seller of electric vehicles, Chinese auto giant BYD Co. is now facing a significant reality check... Read More


Police identify body found stuffed in bag behind Seberang Jaya flat as missing insurance agent

SEBERANG JAYA, Oct. 10 -- Police have identified the body of a man found stuffed in a bag with slash wounds to the neck and his hands tied behind his back behind the Ampang Jajar Flats in Jalan Permat... Read More


Federal-state gas deliberation needs sincerity, not symbolism - Jabir-Abdullah Amir

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 10 -- Petronas's dividend to the federal government has plunged from RM32 billion to RM20 billion this year - a near 40 per cent fall that has unsettled Malaysia's fiscal balance. W... Read More


Cops searching for 'toyol' who stole backpack at Queen Elizabeth Hospital surau

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 10 -- Police are tracking down a "toyol" who was caught on camera stealing a worshipper's backpack from the surau of Queen Elizabeth I Hospital (HQE1) here last Monday. In Malay f... Read More


Singapore father jailed nine months for punching man during playground dispute

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10 -- A 39-year-old man who punched and fractured another father's face during a dispute at an indoor playground has been sentenced to nine months in prison here. Wong Chun Xiong was ... Read More