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The llama that ended a legend: Why Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson's duet dreams died

NEW YORK, April 30 -- Freddie Mercury ended a promising studio session with Michael Jackson after the King of Pop brought a pet llama into the recording room. The bizarre moment became the last straw... Read More


Titanfall fans left hanging as EA axes secret Respawn project amid layoffs

SAN DIEGO, April 30 -- Fans hoping for a new Titanfall game were dealt a blow as EA quietly cancelled a project set in the beloved universe. According to Bloomberg, the game, code-named R7, was being... Read More


'Flesh-eating infection' after acupuncture for back sprain costs Hong Kong man his leg

HONG KONG, April 30 -- A 47-year-old man here had his left lower leg amputated after developing a severe bacterial infection days following acupuncture at two traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic... Read More


Malaysia closes the book on Covid-19 tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- Malaysia will officially revoke the extension order still declaring parts of the country as Covid-19 infected local zones tomorrow. The Health Ministry gazetted the revocati... Read More


Solar manufacturer Maxeon to exit Melaka, puts 126-acre industrial site up for bids

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- A major China-linked solar manufacturer has put up for sale a 126-acre industrial site in Melaka - home to one of the state's largest solar panel plants - as it exits Malaysi... Read More


Police probe death of teen who fell from 39th floor of Sungai Besi condo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- A 19-year-old man died after falling from the 39th floor of a condominium at Jalan Razak Mansion in Sungai Besi. Cheras police chief Assistant Commissioner Aidil Bolhassan s... Read More


ConocoPhillips quits major Sarawak project amid state's row with Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- US oil firm ConocoPhillips has unexpectedly withdrawn from operating the Salam-Patawali deepwater oil and gas field off Sarawak's coast, adding to the state's rights dispute ... Read More


Finance Ministry reportedly delays expanded SST rollout to June 1, pending final tweaks

PETALING JAYA, April 29 -- The Finance Ministry has reportedly pushed back the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), a move which was initially slated for May under Budget 2025. ... Read More


Marvel lights up Merdeka 118 Tower for 'Thunderbolts' promo (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- The Merdeka 118 tower was one of the unwitting stars of the upcoming Thunderbolts film. Florence Pugh enthusiastically performed her own stunt in jumping off the tower despi... Read More


Milo 75th anniversary plushies spark frenzy at Singapore supermarkets, resold online up to S$38

SINGAPORE, April 29 -- Milo fans across Singapore have rushed to supermarkets to snap up a new series of limited edition plush toys launched to mark the iconic drink's 75th anniversary in the country.... Read More