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'Without permission': Hasbro objects to US immigration authorities using Optimus Prime in AI deportation campaign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Hasbro has responded to the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of Optimus Prime in AI-generated material promoting deportations, saying the character was featured w... Read More


BTS' South American 'Arirang' concerts to screen live at Malaysian cinemas, tickets on sale Sept 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 -- Malaysian BTS fans will be able to watch two of the K-pop group's "Arirang" world tour concerts live at TGV Cinemas next month. In a Facebook post, TGV Cinemas said the Buen... Read More


BYD scraps Tanjung Malim CKD plant plans but local assembly remains on track

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 11 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 - BYD Malaysia has confirmed that it will not proceed with plans to build a completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicle assembly plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak... Read More


Selangor sets Oct 26 as replacement holiday for Sultan's Silver Jubilee

SHAH ALAM, Sept. 11 -- Selangor has declared October 25 a special public holiday to commemorate the silver jubilee of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's reign. State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahma... Read More


'Manifestly inadequate': Singapore AGC to appeal reduced charge, sentence for British man who assaulted Grab driver who died a year later

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) will appeal against the reduced charge and sentence imposed on a man who assaulted a private-hire driver, saying the punishment was... Read More


'Someone grabbed my chest': Katseye's Megan calls for respectful fan interactions after Paris concert incident

PARIS, Sept. 10 -- Katseye member Megan has urged fans to respect the group's personal boundaries after saying someone grabbed her chest during their concert in Paris on Wednesday. According to CNA, ... Read More


Indonesian ship crew member jailed eight weeks for smuggling elephant tusk into Singapore

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - A ship crew member hid an African elephant tusk inside a modified thermos flask in an attempt to smuggle it into Singapore, despite knowing that possessi... Read More


Singapore haze eases as PSI readings return to moderate range

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - Singapore's air quality has improved, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in all five regions remaining in the moderate range since 10pm yes... Read More


Singapore Airlines may seek greater say before backing fresh Air India funding, sources say

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore Airlines is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance safeguards before agreeing to inject more capital into Air India, according to people... Read More


'Flabbergasted': Lawyer says lock-up attire, handcuffs were not former TH chairman Abdul Azeez's choice

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's lawyer has reportedly rejected the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) assertion that ... Read More