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BTS is winning over more Americans, with favourability hitting record high

SEOUL, Aug. 14 -- K-pop group BTS recorded its highest-ever favourability rating among US respondents in the second quarter, with 46 per cent saying they had a positive impression of the group, accord... Read More


BigBang tapped to promote South Korea's space ambitions

SEOUL, Aug. 14 -- K-pop group BigBang has been appointed the first honorary ambassador of South Korea's national space agency, with the group set to help promote its vision and policies to the public.... Read More


One year after son attacked, Rafizi decries threats, says case 'died off' unresolved

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 14 -- After a year since the attack on his child in Putrajaya, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed the case has "gone quiet and died off". "A year has passed, and the case has gon... Read More


Malaysia may one day vote online, EC says trust and security top priorities

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 14 -- The Election Commission (EC) has not ruled out the possibility of introducing online or electronic voting in Malaysia in the future. According to Berita Harian (BH), EC chai... Read More


Singapore arrests two men at Woodlands Checkpoint over smuggled cigarettes, vapes

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 14 -- SINGAPORE, Aug 14 - Two men were arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes and vapes into Singapore via... Read More


'Party within the party': Nurul Izzah says PKR unity threatened by internal clashes

MELAKA, Aug. 14 -- PKR's deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has cautioned that the party cannot remain strong if it is distracted by internal disputes. Speaking at the joint Wanita Keadilan and Angka... Read More


Twice's Chaeyoung leaves JYP after 14 years, says 'nothing changes' with group

SEOUL, Aug. 14 -- Twice member Chaeyoung has reportedly announced that she will pursue her solo career independently after leaving JYP Entertainment, while continuing her activities with the nine-memb... Read More


Sri Muda petrol station brawl sees man slashed with machete, police confirm investigation underway

SHAH ALAM, Aug. 14 -- A man was left with serious injuries to his left hand following an alleged machete attack during a fight involving several individuals in Sri Muda yesterday. According to The St... Read More


Police investigate Pasir Mas classroom clash as teacher allegedly hits pupil and mother with cane

PASIR MAS, Aug. 14 -- Police have detained a 54 year old teacher accused of assaulting a pupil and the boy's mother with a cane in two separate incidents this week. According to Harian Metro, the arr... Read More


Hong Kong opens first long-term economic and trade office in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 14 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has officially opened its long-term Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Kuala Lumpur to ... Read More