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Ex-Singapore DPM Heng Swee Keat leaves Money Authority board nine months after quitting politics

SINGAPORE, Jan. 6 -- Former Singapore deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat has stepped down from his position on the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) board of directors, effective January 1. The... Read More


'We are on friendly terms': BN chairman strikes relaxed tone ahead of Lamag, Kinabatangan polls

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) does not anticipate an intense contest in the run-up to the Lamag state seat and Kinabatangan parliamentary by-elections scheduled for January 24. Accord... Read More


Singapore court puts ex-footballer on 15 months' probation for attacking two opponents

SINGAPORE, Jan. 6 -- A former Tanjong Pagar United football player was ordered to undergo 15 months' probation after punching two opposing players following a match last year. According to a report b... Read More


Photo of Muhyiddin-Dr Samsuri meeting adds to speculation over Perikatan chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- A photograph of former Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin meeting PAS vice-president Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, accompanied by the caption "Alhamdulillah,... Read More


Police launch probe after man killed in Banting restaurant shooting, suspect at large

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Kuala Langat police have confirmed a man was shot dead at a restaurant in Banting last night, with investigations ongoing to identify and trace the suspect. In a statement tod... Read More


Jimmy Choo designs limited-edition Auspicious Harmony gift set for Eu Yan Sang

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Traditional Chinese Medicine brand Eu Yan Sang has partnered with Penang-born fashion designer Datuk Jimmy Choo on a limited-edition Chinese New Year gift set called Auspicious... Read More


Public tip-off leads Customs to RM1m sex toy stash in Puchong warehouse

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 5 -- Malaysian Customs have seized nearly RM1 million worth of prohibited adult toys from a warehouse in Puchong, uncovering what authorities say was a smuggling operation supplying... Read More


'Never seen prices this low': Singapore sees Musang King durian demand surge as Malaysia glut halves prices

SINGAPORE, Jan. 5 -- Demand for Musang King durians in Singapore has reportedly surged after prices fell sharply following a bumper harvest in Malaysia, prompting some sellers to significantly increas... Read More


Calling all aspiring K-pop kings: Source Music seeks global male idols, audition open till Jan 25

SEOUL, Jan. 5 -- Source Music, the label behind K-pop sensation Le Sserafim, is launching its first-ever global audition for male trainees. Dubbed the 'Source Music 2026 Global Boy Audition,' applica... Read More


BTS marks full-group return with album on March 20, world tour info on Jan 14

SEOUL, Jan. 5 -- Global K-pop sensation BTS will release a new full-length album on March 20, marking their first full-group comeback in nearly four years. The announcement, made at midnight on the B... Read More