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Are you a Commander or Caregiver? South Korean presidential candidates embrace MBTI to frame leadership styles

SEOUL, April 20 -- South Korea's ruling conservative People Power Party has reportedly integrated the popular Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test into its presidential primary process, with candid... Read More


Malaysian durians surge in China as demand for fresh, tree-ripened fruit grows after Xi Jinping's visit

SHANGHAI, April 20 -- Sales of Malaysian durians in China are skyrocketing this year, marking a significant boost for the country's durian growers. The growth is driven by a rising demand for fresh, ... Read More


IGP: Sin Chew flag gaffe investigation paper referred to AGC, paper called mistake 'technical error'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Police have completed investigation into the incident involving Sin Chew Daily using an image of an incomplete Malaysian flag on its front page. Harian Metro reported Inspec... Read More


IGP: Sin Chew flag gaffe investigation paper referred to AGC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Police have completed investigation into the incident involving Sin Chew Daily using an image of an incomplete Malaysian flag on its front page. Harian Metro reported Inspec... Read More


Kuala Nerang man's denture dive leads to unexpected Bomba rescue

KUALA NERANG, April 19 -- A Saturday morning took a dramatic - and slightly unusual - turn for a man in Kuala Nerang, Terengganu when his attempt to retrieve a pair of dentures from his toilet ended w... Read More


Last chance to view Fu Wa, Feng Yi as giant pandas enter quarantine ahead of May departure

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Malaysians will soon bid farewell to Giant Pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi, residents since May 2014, as they are set to return to China in May 2025. The pandas entered quarantine ... Read More


Singaporean arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs in Malaysian-registered car; total seizures worth S$845,500 from vehicle and home

SINGAPORE, April 19 -- Authorities arrested a 41-year-old Singaporean man at Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday evening for attempting to smuggle drugs, including about 4.7kg of heroin. Immigration an... Read More


'A deserving citizen': New bug species named for Singapore as researchers uncover thriving urban wildlife

SINGAPORE, April 19 -- A new insect species has been named Campylomma singapura in a tribute to the rich biodiversity still thriving in Singapore. The plant bug, or mirid, was identified by researche... Read More


Dubai's viral pistachio chocolate sparks global nut shortage and surging prices, triggering retailers to ration and alter recipes

DUBAI, April 19 -- A global craze for pistachio-filled chocolate bars that began in Dubai has reportedly triggered a sharp rise in pistachio prices and led to a worldwide supply crunch of the nut. Th... Read More


Unidentified driver killed in fiery crash on North-South Expressway in Pendang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- A driver was found burnt to death in a car that crashed and caught fire at KM65.3 of the North-South Expressway heading north in Pendang, Kedah, last night. The vehicle is b... Read More