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Rain, breakdown and TikTok gifts: Malay mechanic and Chinese motorcyclist become symbol of cross-cultural kindness in Malaysia (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- A chance roadside encounter due to a motorcycle breakdown and a TikTok livestream have sparked an unusual chain of kindness between a Chinese rider known as Dicky and a Malay... Read More


Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Penang High Court in George Town has revised a 12-month custodial sentence imposed on a couple convicted of committing an indecent act at a Chinese cemetery, cutting the ... Read More


Malaysia among five Asian countries where WeChat Pay now accepts domestic QR systems

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Chinese super app WeChat has rolled out a new feature allowing users of its payment service to scan domestic QR codes across five Asian countries, making cross-border transac... Read More


Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chief Bang Si-hyuk over alleged IPO fraud gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Police have applied for an arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, officials said Tuesday. In a report by The Korea Herald, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's fin... Read More


Aaron Kwok marks ninth wedding anniversary with Moka Fang, shares intimate celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Hong Kong singer-actor Aaron Kwok and his wife, Chinese model Moka Fang, have celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with a private and heartfelt gathering. In a post sh... Read More


Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB's account of council advice

SEREMBAN, April 21 -- Four Undang in Negeri Sembilan have challenged Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's account of a key council meeting, disputing his claim that the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang ... Read More


Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- A 13-year-old girl died after she is believed to have fallen from the 16th floor of a condominium in Tanjung Tokong, George Town, yesterday. Northeast District Police Chief ... Read More


'Show me proof': Perlis Perikatan rejects no-confidence plot talk as assembly delay fuels rumours

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Perlis has dismissed claims of a plot to table a vote of no confidence against Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah at the state legislative assembly sit... Read More


Andy Lau says daughter should wait until 18 to date, calls himself 'old-fashioned'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Hong Kong star Andy Lau has said he hopes his teenage daughter will hold off on dating until she turns 18, describing his stance as "old-fashioned". According to The Star, c... Read More


You thought that was the fare? 10 hidden airline fees catching SE Asian travellers off guard

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- That low airfare flashing on your screen might not be the full story. A growing list of "unbundled" airline charges - from seat selection to check-in and even phone bookings... Read More