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Actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency files police reports and pursues legal action over defamation and blackmail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency Goldmedalist has taken legal action against online users and a far-right YouTube channel over alleged defamation, blackmail and stalking. The com... Read More


Singapore warns against online falsehoods, deepfakes and hate speech ahead of May 3 general election

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- Singapore authorities have warned the public against irresponsible online behaviour ahead of the May 3 general election, cautioning that such actions could be criminal and threa... Read More


Newborn boy found dead in box by Lahad Datu roadside

LAHAD DATU, April 16 -- The body of a newborn baby boy was reportedly found wrapped in cloth inside a box at an unnumbered roadside stall in Batu 13, Jalan Jeroco here yesterday. According to a repor... Read More


Police probe UiTM students' assignment video linked to Ku Klux Klan

SEPANG, April 16 -- Police have confirmed that they are investigating a viral video involving Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Dengkil students after a police report was lodged over concerns of racial... Read More


'Architect of his own loss': Federal Court rules businessman to blame in RM23m land deal gone wrong

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 -- The Federal Court has reportedly ruled that a businessman who lost RM23 million in a botched land deal cannot recover the amount, concluding that he was to blame for the loss. ... Read More


BTS' Jin to release solo album 'Echo' on May 16, says he fought to keep Netflix variety show 'true to its concept' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Jin of K-pop group BTS will release his second solo album, Echo, on May 16, his agency BigHit Music announced yesterday. The seven-track EP will be released at 1pm KST (12pm... Read More


Home Ministry issues show-cause letter to Sin Chew Daily over Jalur Gemilang without crescent moon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- The Home Ministry has launched an investigation into local Chinese daily Sin Chew Daily over the publication of an incomplete illustration of the national flag, Jalur Gemilan... Read More


Kuala Ketil man fined RM8,500 after rottweiler attack injures five

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- The owner of two rottweilers that injured five people in Kuala Ketil earlier this month has been fined RM8,500 after pleading guilty to five counts of negligence. According ... Read More


Singaporean bank analyst jailed, caned for exploiting 31 girls as young as 13 in 'sugar baby' scheme

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- A 32-year-old Singaporean business analyst at a bank manipulated 31 girls and young women into sexually exposing themselves over three years, offering money in exchange for expl... Read More


Penang renames highway to Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, flags to fly at half-mast Friday

GEORGE TOWN, April 16 -- The Penang government will rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to honour the legacy of the late fifth Prime Minister. Chief Minister Chow Kon Ye... Read More