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BigBang, Taemin, Katseye join Coachella 2026 lineup

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 -- Coachella has added some international flavour with the announcement of its full Coachella 2026 lineup - BigBang will be performing on Day 3. Besides BigBang, SHINee's Taemin... Read More


'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack hits No. 1 on Billboard 200, marks rare feat for animation

SEOUL, Sept. 16 -- The soundtrack for Netflix's animated hit KPop Demon Hunters has climbed to the top of the US Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming the first animation soundtrack in more than three ... Read More


Police probe Umany over call to abolish matriculation programme, citing risk of public unrest

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- Police have launched an investigation into a statement by student group University of Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) allegedly calling for the abolition of the natio... Read More


Fireworks mishap at Seventeen concert in Incheon leaves fan with burns, agency apologises

INCHEON, Sept. 16 -- A fan attending K-pop group Seventeen's concert in Incheon was left with burn injuries after fireworks used during the show fell into the audience. According to a report by AsiaO... Read More


Kajang security guard killed in early morning altercation in Semenyih

KAJANG, Sept. 16 -- A security guard died after he was attacked by an acquaintance during a fight in a residential area in Semenyih early yesterday morning. According to Harian Metro, the 38-year-old... Read More


Sanusi: Without tech, GE16 campaigns could cost PAS RM1m per seat

ALOR SETAR, Sept. 16 -- The cost of defending a single parliamentary seat in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16) could reach up to RM1 million if political parties fail to keep pace with technol... Read More


Motorists warned over illegal number plate flippers sold online

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 16 -- Motorists using electronic number plate flippers to hide or alter their vehicle registration numbers may face legal action under the Road Transport Act, authorities have war... Read More


End of an era: Frasers-owned InterContinental Singapore in Bugis to rebrand under new operator in 2026

SINGAPORE, Sept. 16 -- InterContinental Singapore at Bugis will end its management under the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) on December 31, with the property slated to rebrand in 2026 under a yet... Read More


Singaporean man accused of drug trafficking hit with fresh charges over vape cartridges containing meth

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15 -- A 47-year-old man already facing drug trafficking allegations has been slapped with fresh charges for possessing vape cartridges containing Class A controlled drugs, Channel New... Read More


'Malaysia Madani' slogan meant to deceive the people, says PAS president

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 15 -- PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has claimed that the "Malaysia Madani" slogan introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's unity government is nothing more ... Read More