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Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for 'I Lite U' festival programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Kuala Lumpur's most recognisable shopping strip will be fully closed on two nights in early January to make way for the dry run and official launch of the "I Lite U" Festival ... Read More


An elephant, a durian stash and one unlucky Honda City at Amiza Titiwangsa R&R (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- A stash of durians is believed to have attracted a wild elephant to a parked car at the Amiza Titiwangsa R&R yesterday, resulting in damage to the vehicle. A video clip of th... Read More


Umno Youth to hold special convention on Jan 3 to weigh continued cooperation with Pakatan, says wing chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Umno Youth will hold a special convention on January 3 to gather grassroots views on whether the party should continue its cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH). Its chief, D... Read More


Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Police have arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman in connection with an armed clash at a restaurant in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru yesterday. Johor Bahru South district ... Read More


Multi-vehicle pileup on Japan's Kan-etsu Expressway leaves two dead, dozens injured (VIDEO)

MAEBASHI (Japan), Dec. 27 -- A devastating accident unfolded yesterday evening in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, as more than 50 vehicles became entangled in a massive pileup on the outbound la... Read More


Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

SEOUL, Dec. 27 -- Former K-pop idol Taeil, once part of SM Entertainment's boy band NCT, will remain in prison after South Korea's Supreme Court rejected his final appeal in a sexual assault case, acc... Read More


Singapore police warn of scam emails impersonating top cop, public urged to stay vigilant

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- SINGAPORE, Dec 28 - The Singapore Police have warned the public to be vigilant against a scam in which fraudsters impersonate the city-state's top police official, the Commiss... Read More


What should be on your Apple TV to-watch list in 2026

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 -- Life is too short for bad TV shows so why not check out some fine stuff on Apple TV instead? Here's a list of what to look forward to come January next year - featuring wine, ... Read More


TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in 'hostage' rescue

SINGAPORE, Dec. 27 -- A Singaporean man transferred S$3,999 (RM12,558.57) to a woman he met on TikTok after she claimed she was being held hostage and on the brink of being sold into prostitution. Th... Read More


No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son, police say

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- Police have found no elements of criminal activity in a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her son at a flat in Sentul here yesterday, according to Sinar Harian. Sen... Read More