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Independent review, not blind denial, needed to address US transshipment claims, says maritime trade expert

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 21 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 - Malaysia should conduct an independent review into allegations by the United States (US) concerning transshipment activities to ensure any violations ar... Read More


In the land of smiles, check who's holding the dental tools

BANGKOK, Aug. 21 -- Thailand may be known as the Land of Smiles, but visitors looking to spruce up their teeth should take care to check who is holding the dental tools. Thai police arrested five peo... Read More


Thai boy, 11, loses one million baht chasing rare Pokemon card

BANGKOK, Aug. 21 -- An 11-year-old boy is nursing a loss of more than 1 million baht after allegedly being conned in a hunt for a rare Pokemon card - and he is not the only one. The schoolboy is amon... Read More


Final bell rings for teen Muay Thai hope after cancer fight

BANGKOK, Aug. 21 -- Fifteen-year-old Muay Thai prospect Prasertchai P. Prakitgym has died of lung cancer after battling the disease with the same courage he showed in the ring. The fighter from Thail... Read More


Singapore shortens Friday sermons as mercury threatens to hit 35degC

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21 -- With temperatures soaring and hazy skies looming, Friday prayer sermons at mosques across Singapore are getting a temporary trim. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Mui... Read More


PAS tells BN to choose between Perikatan or Pakatan in Melaka

MARANG, Aug. 21 -- PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang said Perikatan Nasional is fully prepared to walk away from Barisan Nasional (BN) should its partner flirt with an alliance with Pakatan Harapan (PH) ... Read More


PAS tells BN to choose between Perikatan and Pakatan in Melaka

MARANG, Aug. 21 -- PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang said Perikatan Nasional is fully prepared to walk away from Barisan Nasional (BN) should its partner flirt with an alliance with Pakatan Harapan (PH) ... Read More


High Court proceeds with Duta Enclave assessment as Semantan Estate weighs secret settlement terms

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- Putrajaya's offer to compensate Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd without a formal assessment exercise remains open, though the company has yet to provide a response, according t... Read More


Anwar asks Indonesia's Prabowo to intercede in Felda's RM2.5b PT Eagle High loss

BANGI, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reached out formally to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, requesting special intervention regarding Felda's investments in Indonesia,... Read More


Japanese influencer deletes video after 'racist' gesture aimed at Ateez's San - then faces fresh backlash

SEOUL, Aug. 21 -- A Japanese influencer followed by more than two million people on Instagram has sparked a backlash after appearing to make a racist eye gesture while mocking Ateez member San. Accor... Read More