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'Unforeseen circumstances' cancel G-Dragon's Bangkok show, sparking fan outrage over tour chaos

SEOUL, July 11 -- G-Dragon fans are facing further disappointment as his "Ubermensch" world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled. The Korea Herald reported that August 2 show at Rajamangala Nation... Read More


What's sweet and pungent and disappears in just one hour? In Penang, over 300kg of homegrown durians at party by Chow Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, July 11 -- Once you start, you just can't stop - at least not when it comes to Penang's famously addictive durians. That was Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow's verdict after sampling ... Read More


Home minister Shanmugam says Singapore 'cannot tolerate cruelty' as cat abuse cases hit 12-year high

SINGAPORE, July 11 -- Singapore must take a firm stance against animal cruelty while educating the public on responsible pet ownership, the republic's Home Minister K Shanmugam reportedly said. Respo... Read More


Singapore PM warns against billionaire-owned media, calls for trusted journalism amid digital echo chambers

SINGAPORE, July 11 -- Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has reportedly touted the critical role of trusted media in helping Singapore navigate an increasingly complex and fragmented information... Read More


Malaysian victim identified in Bali Strait ferry tragedy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- A 55-year-old Malaysian national named Fauzey Awang was among three victims of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry disaster whose identities were confirmed yesterday, after nine d... Read More


Umno urges house arrest for Najib after AGC confirms royal addendum

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- Umno has called for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to be granted house arrest following confirmation from the Attorney General's Chambers of a royal addendum sup... Read More


'China does not colonise': Dr Mahathir calls for Malaysian pivot in warning for Trump's America

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has described China as a neighbour for "almost 2,000 years," arguing that Southeast Asian nations should strengthen ties with Bei... Read More


MACC going after RM3b assets tied to Daim across 11 countries including UK and Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has moved to seize and forfeit assets exceeding RM3 billion linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his family, and associates. ... Read More


Justin Bieber drops surprise album 'Swag' amid mental health struggles

LOS ANGELES, July 11 -- Justin Bieber has released a surprise new album titled Swag, featuring 20 tracks, including Dadz Love, Devotion, and Therapy Session. According to the BBC, the album drop come... Read More


Anwar backs Malaysian Bar's right to march for judicial independence, but urges respect for constitution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there was no issue with the Malaysian Bar planning a march for judicial independence next week, but highlighted that both the Atto... Read More