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I'm sorry': HK singer William So reflects on 23-year-old drug scandal after China concert axed

HONG KONG, Sept. 24 -- Hong Kong singer William So Wing-hong has broken his silence following the cancellation of his upcoming concert in Wenzhou, China, due to a decades-old drug scandal. In a socia... Read More


PM's aide: Government could exclude T15 from RM1.99 RON95 in next phase

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- The government may exclude higher income groups from receiving Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) fuel subsidies in the next phases of reform, said an aide to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi... Read More


High Court rules Teluk Intan man legally Hindu despite IC stating 'Islam'

IPOH, Sept. 24 -- The High Court here has reportedly ruled that a 26-year-old Teluk Intan man is legally a Hindu, saying there was no evidence that he ever professed Islam. According to Free Malaysia... Read More


Hit K-drama 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' is winning hearts, breaking records - and making everyone hungry (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept. 24 -- Think K-dramas are all about heartbreak and office romance? Think again. South Korean cable television channel tvN's Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is serving a sizzling mix of time-tra... Read More


Woman dies, husband injured in Singapore knife attack after neighbour noise dispute, man arrested for murder

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24 -- A 31-year-old Vietnamese woman died after a knife attack in Yishun this morning, following a dispute between neighbours over noise. The woman and her husband were among three p... Read More


All Ikea Malaysia food outlets now Jakim halal-certified

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Ikea Malaysia has officially received halal certification from the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim) for all its restaurants, cafes, and bistros nationwide, formalising... Read More


Sunset by NEON 2025 closes sold-out Genting weekend with top techno acts in biggest edition yet

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Sept. 23 -- Sunset by NEON 2025 has wrapped up what organisers are calling its most refined and unforgettable edition, attracting 18,000 festivalgoers over two days while prioritisi... Read More


GOT7's Jinyoung faces heat after blowing air kiss to Israeli fan during livestream amid Palestine crisis (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept. 23 -- GOT7's Jinyoung is under heavy scrutiny after a fleeting moment during his birthday livestream sparked outrage across fandoms. On Monday, the 31-year-old idol-actor went 'live' to ... Read More


Nancy Shukri: Kids in underage sexual cases need guidance, not punishment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Children involved in underage sexual relationships, regardless of gender, require guidance and rehabilitation rather than punishment, said Women, Family and Community Develop... Read More


K-pop idol Wonyoung goes wild for durian after first real bite in Macau (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept. 23 -- Move over mango, there's a new fruit crush in K-pop town. Ive's Wonyoung has officially joined Team Durian - and she's not shy about it. The 21-year-old singer revealed on fan app ... Read More