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K-pop concert in China? Xi's Apec exchange with South Korean leaders fuels cautious optimism

BEIJING, Nov. 2 -- China may be preparing to ease restrictions on Korean pop culture, a South Korean lawmaker said yesterday, citing a positive response from Chinese President Xi Jinping to a proposal... Read More


Singapore's top universities warn of China-based scams charging RM177,000 for fake postgrad admission

SINGAPORE, Nov. 2 -- Singapore's two leading universities have reportedly warned prospective students against fraudulent study-abroad agencies offering paid "guaranteed admission" services to their po... Read More


Veteran Hong Kong actor Stanley Fung Shui-fan dies at 81, days after mourning Benz Hui

HONG KONG, Nov. 2 -- Veteran Hong Kong actor Stanley Fung Shui-fan died at the age of 81 yesterday, according to a Facebook post by TVB Entertainment News. The post included a tribute from longtime f... Read More


Fahmi: KJ rejoining Umno? That's his choice, 'Let me give him a call'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that he did not have any knowledge of Khairy Jamaluddin's political plans. Sinar Harian reported that Fahmi when asked to comme... Read More


Fire-ravaged Eunos building ordered shut as Singapore authorities begin structural probe

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- Authorities in Singapore have ordered the closure of a fire-damaged industrial building in the eastern precint of Eunos, for safety inspections after a major blaze tore through th... Read More


China scraps gold tax break, sending shockwaves through global bullion market

BEIJING, Nov. 1 -- China has abolished a long-standing tax incentive on gold sales in a move that could raise costs for consumers in one of the world's largest bullion markets. Effective today, the M... Read More


Fire at KLCC Tower 3 quickly contained, restaurant closed for investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- The fire at a restaurant in KLCC Tower 3 has been successfully contained, with no casualties reported, according to fire and rescue officials on site. The fire, which started ... Read More


King Charles in talks to offer Andrew a 'once and for all' financial settlement

LONDON, Nov. 1 -- King Charles is reportedly planning to offer Andrew a substantial financial settlement to fund his move out of the Royal Lodge in Windsor and prevent future overspending, according t... Read More


Singapore agent jailed after furious threats to 'stab boss' over repossessed car

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- A property agent who threatened to stab a finance company boss after his car was repossessed has been sentenced to six weeks in prison. Vernon Yang Zhi Xian, 30, pleaded guilty o... Read More


Murder investigation underway after brother-in-law allegedly kills farmer with machete in Kedah

JERLUN, Nov. 1 -- A 45-year-old farmer is believed to have been killed after he was allegedly attacked with a machete by his brother-in-law in Kampung Pida 3, near here, yesterday. Kubang Pasu Distri... Read More