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Jakim flags concern over Hadi's claim politics outweighs Haj and umrah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has expressed concern over PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that winning the Ayer Kuning by-election take... Read More


Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung jokes about loving son-in-law more than her son, defying conservative norms in South Korea

SEOUL, April 21 -- In a revealing and heartfelt interview, South Korean icon Youn Yuh-jung has opened up about her family, sharing that her eldest son is gay and even joking that she loves her son-in-... Read More


Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over a viral social me... Read More


Ora Good Cat GT is coming to Malaysia - here's what you need to know

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Great Wall Motor (GWM) will be launching the Ora Good Cat GT in Malaysia soon. The company revealed its plan during a dinner session with local media members earlier this wee... Read More


MB: Skills Johor campus nears completion, set to boost TVET talent without state spending

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Skills Johor campus in Kota Tinggi is nearly complete, with construction progress reaching 98.5 per cent, according to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. In a st... Read More


Coldplay rocks Hong Kong for four nights - and sparks a HK$1.2b tourism windfall

HONG KONG, April 21 -- When Coldplay lit up Hong Kong's brand-new Kai Tak Stadium for four nights this month, the music didn't just thrill fans - it also struck a chord with the local economy, pumping... Read More


MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- MRT Corp has clarified that the Penang LRT Mutiara Line is moving forward as planned, following questions over the pace of progress. In a statement yesterday, the agency sai... Read More


'Sinners' sinks fangs into No. 1 in North America with US$45.6m debut, edging out 'Minecraft' (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, April 21 -- North American moviegoers feasted on Warner Bros.' vampire thriller "Sinners" as it debuted to an estimated US$45.6 million (RM200.4 million) over the Easter holiday weekend, ... Read More


I was once a hunter-gatherer - YS Chan

Kuala Lampur, April 21 -- Before the rise of agriculture, early humans were hunter-gatherers. They obtained food by hunting animals and foraging for wild plants, roots, and fruits. But people began a... Read More


Taman Muda's Uncle Beh Pork Noodles serves up a bowl of 'chee yoke fun' one can eat every day

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- It's all about pork noodles or chee yoke fun at this family-run neighbourhood coffee shop. Bowls of this soupy wonder are on full show here. There's no need to play "Where'... Read More