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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


Mega Star Arena founder Paul Wong killed in Thailand crash, family confirms

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Paul Wong, the driving force behind Mega Star Arena at Sungei Wang Plaza, has died in a car crash in Thailand. He was 56. His family announced his death in a post on his off... Read More


Chagee founder Zhang Junjie to wed Chinese solar heiress in December

BEIJING, Nov. 25 -- Chagee founder Zhang Junjie is set to tie the knot with Chinese billionaire heiress Gao Haichun on December 15, 8days.sg reported. The 31-year-old milk tea entrepreneur, who launc... Read More


Taman United landslide: Subang MP Wong Chen shares family ordeal as DBKL works to prevent further damage

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24 -- The aftermath of yesterday's landslide at Taman United continues to impact residents, including the family home of Subang MP Wong Chen. The landslide, which struck the hillsi... Read More


Hat Yai reels under rising floods as govt races to deploy 'all resources'

BANGKOK, Nov. 24 -- Security forces and emergency teams have been ordered to throw everything they have into protecting Hat Yai, with severe flooding overwhelming large parts of the city. The report,... Read More


Southern Thailand cut off as floods shut rail lines, sever highways

HAT YAI, Nov. 24 -- Heavy flooding has disrupted rail services and cut off major highways across southern Thailand, with authorities warning that water levels continue to rise in several provinces. A... Read More