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Thanks, Trump: How US tariffs may speed Vietnam into China's arms

SINGAPORE, April 10 -- The 46 per cent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Vietnamese goods has shaken Vietnam's economic future, pushing the country closer to China's sphere of influence. ... Read More


Kulai school says expelled student in deepfake porn scandal, admits slow action

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- The board of Foon Yew High School in Kulai, Johor, said it has expelled a student over his involvement in distributing deepfake pornographic images of students and alumni. T... Read More


Umno seeks court order to claim Seri Pacific Hotel land held in trust by Dr Mahathir, Daim and two others

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- Umno has filed a legal application to claim ownership of the land on which the Seri Pacific Hotel stands, currently held in trust by four individuals including former prime m... Read More


Tunku Ismail attends PSG match with Tim Cahill and Sonny Bill Williams, crosses paths with Aston Villa fan Prince William

PARIS, April 10 -- Johor Regent Tunku Ismail was among the guests watching Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Champions League quarter-final match in Parc des Princes last night. A post... Read More


G-Dragon's 'Home Sweet Home' beamed into space in S. Korean project linking AI, art and technology

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- South Korean artist G-Dragon has reportedly had a song and a voice message transmitted into outer space, as part of a collaborative project linking science, technology, and a... Read More


Singapore ex-NMP Calvin Cheng finally apologises for 'go to Gaza' remark after rebuke from Muslim leaders

SINGAPORE, April 10 -- Singapore's former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng has finally apologised for his callous remarks against a pro-Palestine group, following a criticism by Minis... Read More


BAC 2025: Soon Huat-Shevon turn the tables on Thai rivals to reach quarters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- Malaysia's mixed doubles duo Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie served up sweet revenge at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2025 in Ningbo, China, brushing aside Thaila... Read More


'They're getting younger': Kelantan police battle disturbing surge in underage sex cases

KOTA BARU, April 9 -- Kelantan is facing a growing crisis of underage rape and incest cases, with police reporting a disturbing annual rise in incidents, predominantly involving consensual but illegal... Read More


Khazanah says US tariffs complicate plans to exit private assets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd said it is facing challenges in exiting private assets due to ongoing uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. The Malaysian ... Read More


Singapore's Monetary Authority receives eight complaints against financial influencers this year, up from five-year average

SINGAPORE, April 9 -- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reportedly received eight complaints against financial influencers this year - or "finfluencers" - up from an annual average of five ove... Read More