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Ipsos poll: Most Malaysians now more optimistic about future despite concerns over elites, inequality

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Fewer Malaysians now believe that their country is in decline, signalling a growing optimism about the nation's future. The latest Ipsos Populism Report 2025 found that the pr... Read More


Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi to start mandatory military service in September

SEOUL, July 8 -- Two more Seventeen members have confirmed their military service dates, namely Hoshi and Woozi. Their agency Pledis Entertainment announced their enlistment dates in a statement on W... Read More


Johor man jailed five months for kicking son's stomach, hitting his head just days after release from prison

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Just days after being released from prison for threatening to kill his wife, a factory operator was once again hauled to court - this time for assaulting his son. The accused,... Read More


Trial of four accused in T. Nhaveen's 2017 killing pushed to November amid appeal over fifth man's acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- The High Court has postponed the trial of four men accused of murdering teenager T. Nhaveen, with new dates set in November to hear their defence. The trial was originally sch... Read More


Crabby patty, but make it Singaporean: McDonald's teams up with Jumbo Seafood for a saucy National Day treat (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, July 8 -- Brace yourselves, Singapore - McDonald's is going full-on local this National Day, and they're bringing the claws out. From July 10, the fast-food giant is joining forces with ch... Read More


US tariffs still threaten Penang exports despite semicon exemption, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 -- The imposition of a 25 per cent tariff by the United States will impact Penang's highly export-oriented economy, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the state's export-o... Read More


Walao eh, it's Chow Yun-fat! HK icon on why he hearts Singapore hawker food and Singlish catchphrases

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- When Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat says he's a "hawker centre kind of guy", he really means it - no need to act, okay? The 70-year-old superstar, in Singapore for Mediacor... Read More


DAP rep claims Sarawak's 17-seat increase is 'gerrymandering' in disguise

KUCHING, July 7 -- The proposal to increase the number of elected representatives in the State Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 is "not only untimely, but unfair, unnecessary and politically motivat... Read More


After 60 years, Michael Douglas is enjoying a long break but 'not retired'.yet

PRAGUE, July 7 -- After decades of hard work, Oscar winner Michael Douglas says he's happy putting up his feet and just watching his wife work. Married to the also Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zet... Read More


Singapore jails ex-masseuse who claimed supernatural link to Prophet, taught 'spiritual marriages' and gambling

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- A former massage therapist who claimed to possess supernatural powers and taught followers controversial beliefs - including justifying gambling and spiritual marriages - has been... Read More