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Now that's a push present: Aaron Kwok celebrates baby boy news with no-limit credit card for wife Moka Fang

HONG KONG, July 9 -- Aaron Kwok may be known for his slick dance moves and high-octane performances, but it's his latest flex that's got fans talking - and no, it's not another luxury car. The 59-yea... Read More


Singapore COE prices surge across the board, with motorcycles leading the jump at 9.2pc

SINGAPORE, July 9 -- Singapore's certificate of entitlement (COE) prices rose across all categories at the latest tender exercise that closed on July 9. The Straits Times reported that the premium fo... Read More


Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh to appeal conviction, sentence for lying to Parliament on November 4

SINGAPORE, July 9 -- The appeal hearing for Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh, who was convicted in February of two counts of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee, will take place on November... Read More


Pagoh gang rape: Teen among two arrested after couple attacked near Johor plantation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Two local men, one of them a teenager, have been arrested in connection with a gang robbery and gang rape near an oil palm plantation in Pagoh, Johor. Muar police said the inc... Read More


Singapore judge doubles jail term for man who threw cats from Ang Mo Kio flats

SINGAPORE, July 9 -- A judge has increased Barrie Lin Pengli's jail sentence from 14 months to two years and three months for abusing five cats in Ang Mo Kio. CNA reported that the prosecution appeal... Read More


From Riize member to soloist, Seunghan announces debut single 'Waste No Time'

SEOUL, July 9 -- Former Riize member Seunghan announced his formal debut date as a soloist - July 31. His stagename is now 'XngHan' with his own artist brand XngHan&Soul. The first single will be Wa... Read More


Critically-acclaimed spy show 'Slow Horses' gets seventh season on Apple TV+ (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, July 9 -- Season five of the humorous gem of a spy show Slow Horses is only out on September 24 but Apple has already greenlit a seventh season of the show on Apple TV+. In a statement A... Read More


Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Singapore's Ministry of Health is directly interviewing Malaysian doctors and general practitioners at Traders Hotel KLCC as part of its move to strengthen its healthcare workf... Read More


Bank Negara Malaysia cuts key interest rate to 2.75pc amid external uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- Bank Negara Malaysia has cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent to support economic growth amid global uncertainty. The ceiling and floor rate... Read More


Hybe founder facing possible prosecution, agency promises full cooperation with authorities over allegations involving financial fraud

SEOUL, July 9 -- Founder and chairman of K-pop agency Hybe, Bang Si-hyuk, is likely to face prosecution over charges of fraudulent securities transactions. Yonhap reported that South Korea's Financia... Read More