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'Golden' goes for gold: 'KPop Demon Hunters' song lands on Oscars 2026 shortlist

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, including Music (Original Song), where Goldenfrom KPo... Read More


Seven ministers, eight deputy ministers officially sworn in following Madani Cabinet reshuffle

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Seven ministers, including two newly appointed, were sworn in before His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia,at Istana Negara here, following the Madani government Cabine... Read More


METMalaysia issues heavy rain warning for multiple states, parts of Pahang on highest alert

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's national weather agency has issued a warning of continuous heavy rain across several states until Thursday, with parts of Pahang placed on the highest "danger" leve... Read More


Baling man arrested for stabbing grandmother to death, injuring great-grandmother

BALING, Dec. 17 -- A 21-year-old man with an intellectual disability has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his grandmother to death and seriously injured his great-grandmother in a violent ramp... Read More


SHINee's Key withdraws from programmes after unauthorised medical service claims

SEOUL, Dec. 17 -- SHINee's Key will step down from all current programmes after being linked to allegations involving unauthorised medical services, following a controversy surrounding an individual k... Read More


Monsoon surge continues: METMalaysia issues rain warnings for peninsula, puts Pahang on max alert

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's northeast monsoon surge will continue to bring prolonged heavy rain to Peninsular Malaysia until December 19, with the national weather agency placing parts of Paha... Read More


JPJ arrests illegal tout, seizes vehicle in KLIA crackdown

SEPANG, Dec. 16 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has arrested a man for acting as an illegal tout at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, after he offered an unlicensed car rent... Read More


Malaysia's 5G performance reflects rapid expansion and strong user growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Malaysia's communications regulator has pushed back against a recent report showing a decline in 5G speeds, arguing that the moderation is a natural consequence of rapid expan... Read More


Hybe goes global with Tyla: New African venture signals expansion beyond K-pop

SEOUL, Dec. 16 -- Hybe has reportedly formed a new joint venture, NFO LLC, and entered a global management partnership with South African singer-songwriter Tyla, as the K-pop powerhouse steps up its e... Read More


Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) now available in Malaysia to help protect all infants against RSV disease

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Sanofi and AstraZeneca's Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) is now approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and is available for the prevention of respiratory sync... Read More