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More than rivals: Lee Zii Jia reveals how Axelsen helped him through injury battle

HORSENS (Denmark), April 24 -- Not all rivalries are defined by tension. For professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia, his relationship with former world No. 1 from Denmark, Viktor Axelsen, re... Read More


Anwar says Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute to be managed under state laws

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Negeri Sembilan royal dispute should be managed at the state level. "Negeri Sembilan is calm. Let them handle the matter wit... Read More


India's rise, Malaysia's strategic moment - Vasanthi Ramachandran

Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- The world is tilting towards India - subtly, but unmistakably. Its rise is no longer a forecast, but a reality - one that is decisively reshaping the global order. India is ... Read More


Indonesian 'silat' star Yayan Ruhian stresses cultural importance, previews 'Hunter Eleven: The Awaken' as 'real' action film

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- A key figure in bringing the martial art of silat to international audiences, Yayan Ruhian has become a well-established name through Indonesian cinema. From his debut in Mer... Read More


Turkey bans social media for under-15s, joining global crackdown

ISTANBUL, April 24 -- Turkey's parliament has passed legislation banning the use of social media for children under the age of 15, making it the latest country to join a growing global movement to res... Read More


Pop-punk favourites Simple Plan set KL return with 'Bigger Than You Think!' tour this November

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan are set to return to Malaysia this November as part of their Bigger Than You Think! tour, marking their first show here since 2023 - a... Read More


Indonesian minister rules out tolling Malacca strait after remark causes alarm

JAKARTA, April 24 -- Indonesia has no plan ​to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said ‌on Friday, after his comments about monetising the strat... Read More


Man killed, wife and children injured after SUV skids into ravine near Cameron Highlands

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- A man was killed while his wife and four children were injured after their vehicle plunged into a ravine at Batu 21, Jalan Tapah heading towards Cameron Highlands yesterday. ... Read More


OG rock band Exists reunite all seven members for biggest concert since 2019 this August

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Legendary Malaysian rock band Exists is set to stage its biggest concert since 2019 this August in conjunction with its 35th anniversary, with all seven members - including i... Read More


Sarawak aims to elevate plastic surgery sector to South Korea's standards, says Dr Sim

KUCHING, April 24 -- Sarawak aims to develop its plastic and aesthetic surgery sector to a level comparable with South Korea, while maintaining strict standards in training, patient safety and regulat... Read More