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Def Gab C, Baby Shima, Masdo to headline Showcase Jiwa Malaysia on November 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- From dangdut to rock kapak, get ready for a night of electrifying music crossing genres at the upcoming Showcase Jiwa Malaysia (SJM). Taking place this November 1 at the new... Read More


South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun shares diary entries to dispute dating claims involving late Kim Sae-ron as a minor

SEOUL, Sept. 30 -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun has released personal diary entries from his military service to refute allegations that he dated the late Kim Sae-ron while she was underage. Kim Soo-hyun's law... Read More


Strategic Thrust II: Renewable energy and the Asean power grid -Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 30 -- On the ridges of southern Laos, 133 turbines have begun to spin, signaling that Southeast Asia's largest onshore wind farm-the Monsoon Wind Power Project-is finally operation... Read More


Johor hires guards for female student residence in Cairo after break-in

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 30 -- The Johor government has hired five security guards to protect a temporary residence for female students in Cairo, Egypt, following a break-in early yesterday morning. It was... Read More


Form Four student among six caught in Johor hotel 'khalwat' raids

KULAI, Sept. 30 -- A Form Four student and her partner were among three unmarried couples detained for suspected khalwat (close proximity) during an overnight operation targeting several hotels here. ... Read More


Singapore workplace deaths fall slightly in first half of 2025, says manpower ministry

SINGAPORE, Sept. 30 -- Workplace fatalities in Singapore dropped slightly in the first half of 2025, with 17 deaths reported, compared with 19 in the same period last year, The Straits Times (ST) repo... Read More


Blackpink's Lisa signs acting deal with WME after HBO's 'White Lotus' debut

SEOUL, Sept. 30 -- Lalisa Manobal, known globally as Lisa of Blackpink, has signed with talent agency WME to represent her in film and television projects. Deadline reported that the Thai rapper, sin... Read More


Indonesia did not meddle in Fifa sanctions against Malaysia's naturalised players, says sports minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Indonesia's youth and sports minister Erick Thohir has denied allegations that his country played a role in the sanctions imposed by Fifa on the Football Association of Malay... Read More


Tale of two gig workers in Elmina plane crash: How Malaysia's new law closes protection gap, says Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Two gig workers who died in the 2023 Elmina plane crash had completely different fates. It hinged on whether they had continued contributing to Social Security Organisation (... Read More


Malaysia's subsidised oil found in Thai markets as 'Datuk John' syndicate exposed

KOTA BHARU, Sept. 29 -- The main suspect in a subsidised cooking oil smuggling syndicate, known as "Datuk John", is expected to face six charges in court this Wednesday. Kelantan Domestic Trade and C... Read More