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How digital media reinforces harmful stereotypes about women across Asia - Tharindi Rangoda, Feng Shengnan, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, July 18 -- "Men are naturally stronger than women." "Older people don't get technology." "Asians are all good at maths." If you've heard these statements, you've encountered stereotyp... Read More


Police confirm charges against preacher accused by Nurul Izzah of molesting male teens under guise of 'nasyid'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- A celebrity preacher previously implicated in a sexual molestation case highlighted by PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has reportedly been charged in court, police have c... Read More


Agency accuses Miti of snubbing talks, takes legal route over Osaka Expo design dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- A direct marketing company has reportedly issued a letter of demand to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) after previously alleging that the latter had used... Read More


'We are not prisoners of the past': Bung Moktar says Sabah Umno focused on future ahead of state polls, not 2022 drama

KOTA KINABALU, July 18 -- Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin says the party is focused on moving forward, despite attempts to revive old political narratives ahead of the state election. H... Read More


No 'Viva La Vida' for this CEO after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert fuels affair rumours (VIDEO)

BOSTON, July 18 -- What started as a romantic concert moment ended up sparking a PR nightmare. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristin Cabot, found themselv... Read More


No 'Viva La Vida' for this married CEO after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert fuels affair rumours (VIDEO)

BOSTON, July 18 -- What started as a romantic concert moment ended up sparking a PR nightmare. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristin Cabot, found themselv... Read More


Tulus and Juicy Luicy to headline inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Fest KL 2025 in one-day double bill

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- The first-ever Ruang Inspirasi Fest (RIF) Kuala Lumpur 2025 will make its debut at Mega Star Arena, Sungei Wang Plaza here, on August 17. The inaugural music festival, organi... Read More


Pearly Tan and Thinaah face familiar rivals Matsuyama and Shida in Japan Open semi-final

PETALING JAYA, July 18 -- Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set for a semi-final showdown with the Japanese duo of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, who have been a tough challenge fo... Read More


Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis

PETALING JAYA, July 18 -- Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi have continued their impressive run at the Japan Open, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a thrilling victory over China's top men's doubles pa... Read More


From stray to 'first cat': Prabowo's pet Bobby Kertanegara gets police protection, Indonesians split over state funds

JAKARTA, July 18 -- Indonesia's "first cat" Bobby Kertanegara is entitled to state protection, a minister said, following backlash over the feline's police escort at a public event. Deputy State Secr... Read More