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'Cheap entertainment': MCMC probes video of youths giving bones to homeless man

CYBERJAYA, Aug. 5 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into a video widely shared on social media that showsa group of individualshanding left... Read More


In Indonesia, truckers have turned 'One Piece' Straw Hat Pirates flag into a protest symbol ahead of Independence Day

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 -- Why is the Indonesian government planning to ban people from flying a flag from a popular anime? The pirate flag flown by the Straw Hats Pirates from the anime One Piece has been g... Read More


CIMB CEO says Touch 'n Go operator already qualifies as a unicorn, but won't rush into launching IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, the operator of Touch 'n Go eWallet, reportedly has no immediate plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), despite already worth as much as a unico... Read More


Perkeso and Pepper Labs partner to upskill unemployed graduates through Google Career Certificates Scholarships

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- In line with the Ministry of Human Resources' mission to address youth unemployment and accelerate digital inclusion, the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and homegrown s... Read More


Love in recess: Korean schoolkids form 'one-period couples' to avoid stigma of being 'single since birth'

SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- A growing trend among South Korean elementary schoolchildren involves dating for just a single 40-minute class period to avoid being labelled "mosol," or "single since birth." Singer... Read More


From street food to syllabus: China launches first barbecue research institute to train 1,000 grill masters

BEIJING, Aug. 5 -- A university in central China has partnered with a local industry body to launch the country's first Barbecue Research Institute, aiming to elevate the street food into a formal pro... Read More


Hybe denies K-pop group BTS involvement 'in any capacity' in Michael Jackson tribute album

SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- Hybe has denied that BTS is participating in a Michael Jackson tribute album, following reports that the K-pop group had recorded music at a studio in Ireland. The agency, the parent... Read More


Khairul Aming unveils fiery third product, 'Rendang Nyet Berapi', after months of anticipation

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 4 -- After months of silence, entrepreneur and influencer Khairul Aming is returning with a bang. Today, Khairul unveiled his third product, Rendang Nyet Berapi. The much-anticipa... Read More


South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, found dead at 55 following recent DUI incident

SEOUL, Aug. 4 -- South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, 55,was found dead on Sunday morning, according to a report by MBN. He was discovered unconscious in a vehicle parked at a townhouse in Yongin, Gyeo... Read More


'We didn't know': JPJ issues RM445,800 in fines to Singapore vehicles without active VEP tags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 4 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reportedly issued RM445,800 in fines from 1,489 summonses issued to Singapore-registered vehicles that failed to install or activate thei... Read More