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Love in recess: Korean schoolkids form 'one-period couples' to avoid stigma of being 'single since birth'

SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- A growing trend among South Korean elementary schoolchildren involves dating for just a single 40-minute class period to avoid being labelled "mosol," or "single since birth." Singer... Read More


From street food to syllabus: China launches first barbecue research institute to train 1,000 grill masters

BEIJING, Aug. 5 -- A university in central China has partnered with a local industry body to launch the country's first Barbecue Research Institute, aiming to elevate the street food into a formal pro... Read More


Hybe denies K-pop group BTS involvement 'in any capacity' in Michael Jackson tribute album

SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- Hybe has denied that BTS is participating in a Michael Jackson tribute album, following reports that the K-pop group had recorded music at a studio in Ireland. The agency, the parent... Read More


Khairul Aming unveils fiery third product, 'Rendang Nyet Berapi', after months of anticipation

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 4 -- After months of silence, entrepreneur and influencer Khairul Aming is returning with a bang. Today, Khairul unveiled his third product, Rendang Nyet Berapi. The much-anticipa... Read More


South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, found dead at 55 following recent DUI incident

SEOUL, Aug. 4 -- South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, 55,was found dead on Sunday morning, according to a report by MBN. He was discovered unconscious in a vehicle parked at a townhouse in Yongin, Gyeo... Read More


'We didn't know': JPJ issues RM445,800 in fines to Singapore vehicles without active VEP tags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 4 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reportedly issued RM445,800 in fines from 1,489 summonses issued to Singapore-registered vehicles that failed to install or activate thei... Read More


Works minister says RM4b needed for federal road maintenance, but only 30pc usually approved

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has reportedly said his ministry needs up to RM4 billion annually to properly maintain federal roads, but typically receives on... Read More


Loni Anderson, 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star, dies at 79

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 -- Loni Anderson, best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, died Sunday at age 79 in Los Angeles from "an acute prolonged illness". Her death was confirme... Read More


'Wasting sanitary pads to mock rivals': Wanita DAP slams veterans' protest as disrespectful to women

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Wanita DAP has reportedly criticised the Negeri Sembilan DAP Veterans Club for using sanitary pads as gimmicks during a protest against the party's leadership, calling the act ... Read More


Michelle Yeoh celebrates her birthday and Hong Kong's panda twins with an adorable Labubu doll

HONG KONG, Aug. 4 -- Michelle Yeoh has joined the Labubu craze, sharing a playful Instagram post of herself holding a special-edition doll cradling Hong Kong's famous panda twins. According to South ... Read More