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Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights 'mini casino' bust

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- Four people, including a Hong Kong national, were arrested yesterday for allegedly operating an online gambling syndicate from a "mini casino" in the affluent Bukit Damansara... Read More


Nirvana Asia suspects Cambodian scam syndicates behind urn theft-extortion plot

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- Bereavement care giant Nirvana Asia Group has suggested that Cambodian scam syndicates may be responsible for the recent, organised theft of urns from memorial parks. In an ... Read More


BTS unveil 'Swim' teaser - and the Lisbon clues have ARMY decoding every second (VIDEO)

SEOUL, March 18 -- ARMY, it's happening - and it's already feeling like a comeback for the history books. With just days to go before Arirang lands on March 20, BTS has finally given fans their first... Read More


Sarawak government aligns with Putrajaya, declares additional Hari Raya holiday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 -- The Sarawak government has officially confirmed that it will observe the additional public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026, aligning with the recent announcement made b... Read More


ComfortDelGro hikes metered fares, introduces booking fee in Singapore from March 24

SINGAPORE, March 18 -- ComfortDelGro will temporarily raise metered taxi fares and introduce a booking fee on its Zig app from March 24 to May 31 to help drivers cope with higher operating costs amid ... Read More


Works Ministry's Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 -- The Ministry of Works has issued a public reminder to motorists travelling for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 'balik kampung' exodus, releasing a list of Automated Awareness Safety... Read More


Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

SINGAPORE, March 18 -- Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations.... Read More


Jay Chou's new album title 'Children of the Sun' has Jacky Cheung roots - and a lucky backstory (VIDEO)

TAIPEI, March 18 -- Mandopop icon Jay Chou's next album didn't just arrive out of a creative vacuum - it started with a nickname, a handwritten note and a box of mangoes from fellow legend Jacky Cheun... Read More


Man sentenced to eight months' imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 -- A man has been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to desecrating a Chinese temple altar in Sunway City, Ipoh, last week. Perak police chief Datuk Noor... Read More


'Speaking for myself': Live Nation exec distances company from 'robbing them blind, baby' messages in New York court

NEW YORK, March 18 -- A Live Nation ticketing executive sought to distance his company from his own words in a New York court yesterday, insisting controversial messages about fans did not reflect cor... Read More