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It's gonna be Golden: MAMA Awards 'Kpop Demon Hunters' collab to feature members of Babymonster, Riize, Boynextdoor, TWS and Zerobaseone

SEOUL, Nov. 26 -- The 2025 MAMA Awards, billed as the world's No. 1 K-pop awards show, has unveiled a powerhouse lineup of artists set to bring Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters universe to life on stage. ... Read More


Singapore hawkers cash in up to S$50 per rat as rewards help keep the critters at bay

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- Stallholders at a Clementi hawker centre have continued a cash-for-rats scheme as part of broader efforts by the authorities to tackle Singapore's growing rodent problem. The in... Read More


MACC temporarily off the grid in Perlis as floods hit state; complaints still open online

KUALA PERLIS, Nov. 25 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has temporarily closed its Perlis state office following flooding in the state. The closure takes effect immediately as the ac... Read More


Apple and Google ordered to block misuse of 'gov.sg' ID amid surge in impersonation scams in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- The Singapore Police Force has directed technology giants Apple and Google to implement safeguards aimed at curbing government impersonation scams on their messaging platforms. ... Read More


K-pop band CNBlue returns to Malaysia in April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- South Korean rock band CNBlue will return to Malaysia next year as part of its newly announced 2026 world tour titled "3Logy". The tour details were released via the band's o... Read More


Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai caught criticising CCP in leaked audio, amid allegations about mistreatment of uncredited writer on his latest film

BEIJING, Nov. 25 -- When it comes to Hong Kong cinema, Wong Kar Wai is one of its defining names but his stellar work comes with a far less-than-stellar reputation. Wong has been said to be difficult... Read More


Shamsul Iskandar steps down as PM's political secretary following support letter controversy

PETALING JAYA, Nov. 25 -- Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has announced his resignation as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's political secretary. In a statement posted on X, Shamsul revealed that ... Read More


Dengkil gunman finally named: Cops say mystery dead man was wanted Sepang criminal with long armed robbery history

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- The mystery man shot dead in a gunfire exchange in Dengkil last night has been identified as a 30-year-old from Sepang with a long criminal record. Bukit Aman Criminal Invest... Read More


Starbucks Malaysia claws back after boycott battering, but rivals aren't letting up

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Starbucks' Malaysian operator says business is finally beginning to climb back after nearly two years of boycott-driven losses linked to the Gaza conflict - but analysts warn ... Read More


AmBank apologises after video shows man mistreated outside its Taman Maluri branch

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- AmBank has issued an apology after a video circulated online showing a man being mistreated outside its Taman Maluri branch. In a statement today, the bank said it was "deepl... Read More