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Indonesian governor's vasectomy-for-welfare proposal sparks intense debate

JAKARTA, May 8 -- A proposal by a regional governor in Indonesia to make vasectomy a condition for men to receive welfare benefits has sparked widespread criticism in Indonesia, according to a report ... Read More


No, Elmo didn't get the sack; but the internet sure thought he did

LOS ANGELES, May 8 -- Elmo may love hugs, but he definitely didn't love going viral for a fake layoff. A recent LinkedIn post claiming the beloved red Muppet was booted from Sesame Street due to US f... Read More


KRU adds fourth GenKRU concert on May 11 after earlier shows sell out in under an hour due to overwhelming demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Organisers have added a fourth night to the GenKRU concert series after tickets for the third show sold out, extending the reunion performances of the KRU brothers to May 11 at ... Read More


Singapore police arrest couple for grievous hurt and drug offences after assault video goes viral

SINGAPORE, May 8 -- A couple has been arrested following a violent assault in Singapore that was caught on camera and shared widely online, sparking investigations into offences including grievous hur... Read More


Six of eight PKR division chiefs in N. Sembilan back Nurul Izzah for deputy president

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Six of eight PKR division heads in Negri Sembilan have declared their support for Nurul Izzah Anwar in her bid for the party's deputy presidency in the upcoming party polls. Th... Read More


Report: Singapore dollar seen rising further, may reach parity with US dollar

SINGAPORE, May 8 -- The Singapore dollar is reportedly expected to rise further against the US dollar in the coming months, despite a recent surge driven by optimism over easing trade tensions, analys... Read More


Cheryl Tweedy to manage former One Direction member Liam Payne's £24.3m estate after singer died without will

LONDON, May 8 -- The late One Direction singer Liam Payne left behind a £24.3 million (RM138 million) estate after dying without a will. Court documents revealed that Cheryl Tweedy, his former p... Read More


N. Sembilan defends stray dog culling plan amid backlash, says SOPs and animal laws will be followed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- The proposed culling of stray dogs in Negeri Sembilan will be carried out in accordance with legal procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP), said Menteri Besar Datuk S... Read More


New rule requires Malaysian employers to escort foreign workers out - or risk losing hiring quotas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Employers in Malaysia must now personally oversee the departure of their foreign workers at international exit points, under new government rules aimed at tightening oversight o... Read More


Hasbro marks Monopoly's 90th anniversary with Malaysia-themed edition and three fast-paced expansion packs (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Hasbro has launched the Monopoly Classic Malaysia edition to mark the board game's 90th anniversary, along with three new expansion packs aimed at offering quicker and more dyna... Read More