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All Ikea Malaysia food outlets now Jakim halal-certified

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Ikea Malaysia has officially received halal certification from the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim) for all its restaurants, cafes, and bistros nationwide, formalising... Read More


Sunset by NEON 2025 closes sold-out Genting weekend with top techno acts in biggest edition yet

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Sept. 23 -- Sunset by NEON 2025 has wrapped up what organisers are calling its most refined and unforgettable edition, attracting 18,000 festivalgoers over two days while prioritisi... Read More


GOT7's Jinyoung faces heat after blowing air kiss to Israeli fan during livestream amid Palestine crisis (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept. 23 -- GOT7's Jinyoung is under heavy scrutiny after a fleeting moment during his birthday livestream sparked outrage across fandoms. On Monday, the 31-year-old idol-actor went 'live' to ... Read More


Nancy Shukri: Kids in underage sexual cases need guidance, not punishment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Children involved in underage sexual relationships, regardless of gender, require guidance and rehabilitation rather than punishment, said Women, Family and Community Develop... Read More


K-pop idol Wonyoung goes wild for durian after first real bite in Macau (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Sept. 23 -- Move over mango, there's a new fruit crush in K-pop town. Ive's Wonyoung has officially joined Team Durian - and she's not shy about it. The 21-year-old singer revealed on fan app ... Read More


Australian police officer charged over Hannah Thomas eye injury during pro-Palestine protest

SYDNEY, Sept. 23 -- An Australian police officer has been charged with assault over the arrest of Hannah Thomas, who suffered a serious eye injury during a protest here in June. Thomas, 35, was arres... Read More


Singapore backs two-state solution, warns of sanctions on radical Israeli settler leaders, says PM Wong

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 -- Singapore will continue to back a negotiated two-state solution as the "only path to a durable peace" between Israelis and Palestinians, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, while... Read More


Singapore influencer given electronic tag, night curfew after RM2,000 Don Don Donki shoplifting spree

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 -- Singapore influencer Genie Yamaguchi has been ordered to wear an electronic tag and observe a nightly curfew after admitting to stealing more than S$600 (RM2,000) worth of goods... Read More


How far can you go with Malaysia's 300L RON95 subsidy? A practical guide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Starting the end of September, the government will provide up to 300 litres of subsidised RON95 petrol per month to eligible Malaysians. But what does that 300-litre quota a... Read More


HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk questioned again in probe over RM575m stock profit

SEOUL, Sept. 23 -- HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk has been summoned for a second round of police questioning over allegations of reaping 190 billion won (RM575 million) in illicit gains linked to the K-po... Read More