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Defend Malaysia's ports, but identify firms abusing transshipment, says maritime expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 -- Malaysia should firmly defend its reputation as a trusted trading and shipping hub while conducting thorough checks to identify companies that may be abusing its ports to circ... Read More


Low-budget art, high-budget virality: How a crude animated film captivated China (VIDEO)

BEIJING, Aug. 16 -- A tiny Chinese animated film made by just two people - and initially dismissed for its crude visuals - has unexpectedly become one of the country's most talked-about movies, with c... Read More


Woman punched, threatened in OUG parking row; KL police arrest three suspects with records (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 16 -- Police have arrested three men after a woman reported being assaulted and threatened during an alleged illegal parking fee collection near the OUG community hall in Jalan Awa... Read More


Lisa apologises after Blackpink's 10th anniversary event draws fan backlash

SEOUL, Aug. 15 -- Blackpink's Lisa has issued a public apology to fans following widespread criticism over the group's 10th anniversary celebration, which many BLINKs described as poorly organised and... Read More


Study: K-pop idol groups face short careers, with 82 per cent disbanding in a decade

SEOUL, Aug. 15 -- Fewer than four in every 100 K-pop idol groups ever manage to sell 300,000 copies of a single album, according to a new long-term industry analysis that underscores how sharply conce... Read More


Singapore Nozomii vending business collapse leaves 40 investors facing over RM12m in losses

SINGAPORE, Aug. 15 -- More than 40 investors in a Singapore vending-machine business are facing losses of up to S$4 million (RM12.6 million) after its owner was declared bankrupt last month, following... Read More


Weekend plans? House of Sephora is back, opening its doors at TRX with first-look beauty launches, samples and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 -- Beauty lovers looking to get their hands on the season's newest makeup launches can head to House of Sephora this weekend, as the beauty retailer opens its signature event to ... Read More


Brother checks in on sister at her Sungai Petani shop, only to find her body

SUNGAI PETANI, Aug. 15 -- A 77-year-old retired pharmacist went to a shop in Pekan Sungai Lalang here to see his younger sister, only to discover her body after noticing a foul smell coming from the p... Read More


Declared as chairs and underwear, but Customs finds 1,240 sex toys in Port Klang container instead

KLANG, Aug. 15 -- Customs officers got more than they bargained for when they opened a container at North Port Free Zone here and found 1,240 sex toys among its contents. The shipment, which also con... Read More


Marvel confirms cast for new 'X-Men' film (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 -- Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the first wave of casting for its long-awaited X-Men reboot, confirming a lineup that blends rising stars with established names as the m... Read More