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From cutting tariff deals to shaping Trump-Xi talks: Was the 47th Asean Summit - the bloc's largest in history - a diplomatic win?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- The 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, the bloc's largest ever and the first under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership, drew to a close yesterday with sev... Read More


From Kuala Lumpur to Gyeongju: Anwar to drive Malaysia's Asean momentum at Apec

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to bring Malaysia's momentum from the recently concluded 47th Asean Summit into the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Eco... Read More


Fire breaks out on 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, triggered by burning plastic mat

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 -- A small fire broke out at the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) yesterday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke into the air before it was swiftly extinguished by staff. According ... Read More


Dense jungles and a dream-chasing teen role: Shasha Abedul on embracing new challenges in Astro Shaw's 'Malam Terlarang'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysian actor Shasha Abedul has repeatedly proven her versatility, bringing a wide range of characters to life on screen - from Aulia in Kau vs Aku and Jannah in Projek: Exi... Read More


Dense jungles and a dream-chasing teen: Shasha Abedul on embracing new challenges in Astro Shaw's 'Malam Terlarang'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysian actor Shasha Abedul has repeatedly proven her versatility, bringing a wide range of characters to life on screen - from Aulia in Kau vs Aku and Jannah in Projek: Exi... Read More


Singapore childcare worker jailed after flying into rage, ill-treating three kindergarteners

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 -- A 35-year-old Singaporean woman who worked at a childcare centre was sentenced to six months' jail yesterday for ill-treating three kindergarten pupils, aged four and five. Acco... Read More


No, you can't take the orchids: DBKL denies 'free flower giveaway' at Titiwangsa park

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- City Hall (DBKL) has denied viral social media claims that free flower plants were being distributed at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa following the KL Park Festival 2025. In a state... Read More


Plantation worker dragged into river by crocodile while fetching water in Suai, search operation underway

MIRI, Oct. 29 -- An oil palm plantation worker was viciously attacked by a crocodile and dragged into a river in Suai this morning. The victim, identified as Muhlis Tentra, 47, from Makassar, Indones... Read More


'Game-changer': Malaysian small businesses hail Asean's new green economy push at KL Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysia's small business sector has hailed the 47th Asean Summit as a turning point for regional trade, with new agreements on green technology and digital transformation set... Read More


K-pop trio VIVIZ gets warm welcome from 3,000-strong fans, look forward to coming back 'soon'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- It's been seven years since I saw VIVIZ's Eunha, SinB and Umji on stage, but that was when they were still part of GFriend. While GFriend members have all gone on separate pa... Read More