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Fadlun Mak Ujud appointed as new KL mayor

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 14 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 - Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud has been officially appointed Kuala Lumpur mayor, effective tomorrow. In a statement this morning, Minister in the Prime Minister... Read More


Scrambled launch? Ex-Spanish football chief Rubiales' book event turns messy after his uncle hurls eggs (VIDEO)

MADRID, Nov. 14 -- A book launch for former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales turned chaotic on Thursday when his uncle threw three eggs at him. The incident unfolded in Madrid as Rubiales was spe... Read More


Animal rights group urges action after viral video shows monkey abuse in Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- An animal rights group has called on authorities to take immediate action after a viral video surfaced showing a monkey being abused in Kelantan. New Straits Times (NST) repo... Read More


Genting extends GENM buyout timeline to Dec 1 after triggering mandatory takeover threshold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Genting Bhd has extended the closing date for its voluntary takeover bid for Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM) to 5pm on December 1, pushing it back from the earlier deadline of Nov... Read More


Johor malls race to revamp ahead of RTS link opening, but questions remain over long-term gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Shopping malls in downtown Johor Bahru are undergoing major makeovers as retailers brace for an expected surge in visitors once the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) ... Read More


Afternoon booze ban on the way out as Thailand updates alcohol regulations

BANGKOK, Nov. 14 -- Thailand's National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed in principle to lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. According to the Bangkok Post, the move is aimed at boos... Read More


vivo streams its own launch on a phone as X300 series lands in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- vivo has launched its new X300 and X300 Pro smartphones in Malaysia as the brand marks its 30th anniversary. The company showcased the series by livestreaming the entire laun... Read More


KLIA core systems intact despite water leak, situation resolved in 90 minutes, says MAHB

SEPANG, Nov. 14 -- Core airport functions including passenger processing, terminal movement and key systems such as the Aerotrain and baggage handling system were not affected after a water leakage in... Read More


Australian man charged in Singapore court after rushing Ariana Grande at 'Wicked: For Good' premiere

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A 26-year-old Australian has been charged for causing a public nuisance after jumping a barricade and running towards Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere at Resort... Read More


Chaos on the yellow carpet: Ariana Grande targeted by event crasher in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A man disrupted the yellow carpet at Resorts World Sentosa during the premiere of Wicked: For Good, charging towards singer Ariana Grande in an incident caught on video. Accordi... Read More