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Johor malls race to revamp ahead of RTS link opening, but questions remain over long-term gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Shopping malls in downtown Johor Bahru are undergoing major makeovers as retailers brace for an expected surge in visitors once the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) ... Read More


Afternoon booze ban on the way out as Thailand updates alcohol regulations

BANGKOK, Nov. 14 -- Thailand's National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed in principle to lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. According to the Bangkok Post, the move is aimed at boos... Read More


vivo streams its own launch on a phone as X300 series lands in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- vivo has launched its new X300 and X300 Pro smartphones in Malaysia as the brand marks its 30th anniversary. The company showcased the series by livestreaming the entire laun... Read More


KLIA core systems intact despite water leak, situation resolved in 90 minutes, says MAHB

SEPANG, Nov. 14 -- Core airport functions including passenger processing, terminal movement and key systems such as the Aerotrain and baggage handling system were not affected after a water leakage in... Read More


Australian man charged in Singapore court after rushing Ariana Grande at 'Wicked: For Good' premiere

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A 26-year-old Australian has been charged for causing a public nuisance after jumping a barricade and running towards Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere at Resort... Read More


Chaos on the yellow carpet: Ariana Grande targeted by event crasher in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A man disrupted the yellow carpet at Resorts World Sentosa during the premiere of Wicked: For Good, charging towards singer Ariana Grande in an incident caught on video. Accordi... Read More


From KL Foodie to IPO: How a social media empire is serving up shares

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 14 -- Foodie Media Bhd, the company behind popular social media brands such as KL Foodie and Penang Foodie, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Ma... Read More


Divorce drama over pooches ends in Singapore with ex-husband awarded S$3,500 in court

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A woman's attempt to reclaim two dogs from her former husband - and have him punished for contempt if he refused - has been dismissed by a family court. According to CNA, the co... Read More


Selangor govt secures land, promises structured solution for Klang's Jalan Papan urban settlers

SHAH ALAM, Nov. 14 -- The Selangor government has taken a major step toward resolving the decades-long issue of Jalan Papan urban settlers by securing seven acres of land from developer Melati Ehsan C... Read More


Police detain 14 as eviction turns tense in Klang's Kampung Papan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Fourteen people were arrested after a disturbance broke out during the demolition of several homes in Kampung Papan, Pandamaran yesterday. According to a report by the New St... Read More