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Seen but never welcomed, the Bajau Laut of Semporna continue to lose out in tourism boom

SEMPORNA, July 17 -- On the sparkling waters off Sabah's east coast, tourism is thriving as nearly 2,000 mostly Chinese tourists and divers flock to the picturesque islands around Semporna every day f... Read More


Another stunning upset: Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong oust former champions at Japan Open for quarter-final spot

PETALING JAYA, July 17 -- National men's doubles pair Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong pulled off another stunning upset at the Japan Open, defeating former world champions Kim Astrup and Anders... Read More


Azriyn and Wee Kiong oust former champions at Japan Open for quarter-final spot

PETALING JAYA, July 17 -- National men's doubles pair Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong pulled off another stunning upset at the Japan Open, defeating former world champions Kim Astrup and Anders... Read More


Gold bullion and the erosion of US trust: Europe's historical and quiet revolt - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 17 -- Amid trade wars, shifting alliances, and a resurgence of unilateralism, a quiet financial rebellion is unfolding in Europe. It is not led by protestors in the streets or fiery... Read More


Sing like Jinu: 'KPop Demon Hunters' lead vocalist Andrew Choi to host workshops in Singapore end-July (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, July 17 -- Whether they swooned over Jinu in KPop Demon Hunters or hit repeat on "Soda Pop", Singapore fans are in for a treat. The smooth vocals behind the animated heartthrob, Andrew Cho... Read More


K-pop boss Bang Si-hyuk to face IPO fraud charges as S. Korean president mounts financial clean-up

SEOUL, July 17 -- South Korean financial regulators have referred Hybe chairman and founder Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors over allegations of fraudulent trading during the K-pop agency's initial public ... Read More


The invisible club - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, July 17 -- I'm often told I look normal. In fact, when I sit in the waiting room of the neuro clinic for my annual check-up, I might even look like I'm there for someone else. I dress n... Read More


GRS proposes two-term limit for Sabah CM, says needs supermajority to amend state Constitution

PAPAR, July 17 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is reportedly proposing a two-term limit for the Chief Minister of Sabah as part of its upcoming election manifesto. According to a report in New Straits... Read More


Swaddled six-month-old baby reportedly dies at Melaka childcare centre, suspected suffocation

MELAKA, July 17 -- A six-month-old baby boy reportedly died at a childcare centre in Padang Temu yesterday, believed to have suffocated after being found face down on a mattress while swaddled. Accor... Read More


Siti Nurhaliza to make history at Indonesia's Pestapora 2025 as first Malaysian performer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- Just days before the highly-anticipated Latihan Pestapora Malaysia kicks off, the organisers of Indonesia's biggest annual music festival have dropped a bombshell: Malaysia's ... Read More