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When friends become bridges - Ng Kwan Hoong

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 20 -- After a heavy downpour one afternoon, I found myself walking across a narrow bridge over Sungai Pantai in UM. The water below churned with mud and broken branches, and every n... Read More


Singapore and Thailand join global probe into Cambodian real estate tycoon accused of RM63b crypto fraud

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Singapore and Thailand have launched investigations into a Cambodian real estate conglomerate following sweeping fraud and money laundering allegations against its chairman, Chen... Read More


Deepavali tragedy: 10 injured in Kedah as firecrackers suddenly explode

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- About 10 people were reported injured after firecrackers exploded during Deepavali celebrations in Paya Besar in Kulim, Kedah, at midnight yesterday. The incident, which occu... Read More


Singapore police break up RM2m vape syndicate smuggling from Malaysia, 12 arrested

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Singapore police have dismantled a major cross-border syndicate accused of smuggling vapes from Malaysia into Singapore, arresting 12 people and seizing more than 64,000 devices ... Read More


G-Dragon, aespa, Stray Kids, IVE lead star-packed 2025 MAMA Awards lineup in Hong Kong

SEOUL, Oct. 20 -- The 2025 MAMA Awards just levelled up. CJ ENM, organiser of the world's biggest K-pop awards show, unveiled a second wave of performers for its star-studded Hong Kong event - and it ... Read More


Singapore's Village Hotel Sentosa says cooperating with cops over Taiwanese guest's RM10,000 theft complaint

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Village Hotel Sentosa in Singapore is assisting the police after a guest alleged that S$3,000 (RM9,786) in cash was stolen from his room earlier this week. According to The Stra... Read More


Export-led industrialisation still key to Malaysia's sustainable growth, says Lim Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- Malaysia's export-led industrialisation policy remains the economic model of choice to drive sustainable growth and prosperity, said Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng. Lim said this foll... Read More


Nature's grand storyteller: David Attenborough makes Emmy history at 99 with Netflix's 'Secret Lives of Orangutans'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- Nearly a century into life, Sir David Attenborough is still collecting awards - and breaking records while he's at it. The beloved British naturalist and broadcaster became th... Read More


Jay Chou's magician pal Will Tsai pulls a real-life vanishing act - and it might involve RM13.7m

TAIPEI, Oct. 20 -- It looks like Jay Chou's friendship with magician Will Tsai may have gone poof! The Taiwanese Mandopop king dropped a cryptic post on Instagram Stories on October 15, sparking chat... Read More


'Black Phone 2' scares up RM112m to North American box office ahead of Halloween (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- Black Phone 2,a horror sequel starring Ethan Hawke, captured the top spot at the North American box office with US$26.5 million (RM112 million) as spooky season shifts into hig... Read More