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Corn vendor fined RM400 over racist sign, wife jailed for immigration offence

SEPANG, Feb. 21 -- A 64-year-old corn vendor who made headlines for putting up a racist sign was fined RM400, while his wife, an Indonesian national, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for im... Read More


Last generation? Ageing owners struggle to keep Ipoh's heritage alive

IPOH, Feb. 21 -- Decades-old businesses that have long been the backbone of Ipoh's heritage are facing an uncertain future as ageing owners struggle to find successors. From traditional kopitiams and... Read More


From 'Little Dragons' to 'Terrific Ten': China's tech stocks name its answer to the 'Magnificent Seven'

SHANGHAI, Feb. 21 -- Six Little Dragons, Seven Sisters and the Terrific Ten. These are some of the nicknames being bestowed on China's cast of home-grown heroes as they take on the US tech goliaths, k... Read More


Inspired by Tamil cinema, 'Kaadhal Tholvigal' hybrid cabaret ends exclusive Bobo KL run, eyes international stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Kaadhal Tholvigal (The Failed Romances), a daring hybrid cabaret by internationally acclaimed performing arts company TerryandTheCuz, concluded its exclusive preview run at Bo... Read More


Vendors near Sg Dua school say sad over death of Primary Four boy from choking, but none was selling eyeball-shaped gummy

BUTTERWORTH, Feb. 21 -- Several snack vendors near SK Sungai Dua here have reportedly expressed sadness over the death of a Year Four pupil who is believed to have choked on an eyeball-shaped gummy. ... Read More


Despite past injuries, Malaysian actor Zul Ariffin stays all-action, teases 'Sheriff 2' production after Aidilfitri (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Malaysian action film star Zul Ariffin won't be slowing down on adrenaline-packed films anytime soon. The 39-year-old, known for his roles in a number of Malaysian blockbuste... Read More


Amirudin: Selangor-KL border marking done, signing awaits issue resolution

SHAH ALAM, Feb. 21 -- The demarcation of the border between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur is completed with the border measurement and mapping work completed on Dec 31 last year by the Department of Surve... Read More


Hulu Selangor cops confirm 19-year-old suspect arrested over alleged sexual assault in Batang Kali mosque

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Police have reportedly arrested a 19-year-old suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a girl at a mosque in Batang Kali, Selangor, this morning. Free Malaysia Today cited Hu... Read More


Total Defence food programme halted after Singapore's School of the Arts students fall ill from ready-to-eat meals

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- A national preparedness initiative involving ready-to-eat meals has been suspended as a precautionary measure following cases of food poisoning at the School of the Arts (SOTA). ... Read More


NewJeans members accuse Hybe of blocking NJZ 'debut'; K-pop industry groups warn of 'tampering' crisis

SEOUL, Feb. 21 -- Members of girl group NewJeans have accused Hybe of attempting to block their rebranding as NJZ, while major K-pop industry groups have raised concerns over potential disruptions to ... Read More