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Klang Taman Sentosa's Gao Sang serves up a thick, herbal 'bak kut teh' for the soul

KLANG, Jan. 27 -- In Klang, bak kut teh is life. Here, it's morning sustenance for the body, where you sip on broths rich with herbs and spices and tuck into various pork cuts simmered in that same b... Read More


Six China tourists injured after tour bus topples over in Sandakan

SANDAKAN, Jan. 27 -- Six Chinese tourists sustained minor injuries while the bus driver suffered serious injuries after their coach skidded in front of a supermarket on Jalan Lintas Sibuga, here yeste... Read More


On snaking along the highway this Chinese New Year

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 27 -- So it's Chinese New Year season again. Millions of families look forward to reuniting to usher in another year of good luck. However, with the Malaysian Highway Authority (L... Read More


Wedding bells are ringing: Here's why Tamil couples are saying 'I do' this month

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 27 -- Have you been getting many wedding cards from your Indian friends lately? Well, expect more invitations to come because it's currently the wedding season for the Tamil commun... Read More


Lavish lifestyle exposed as Maserati-driving Johor drug syndicate falls in police raids

JOHOR BARU, Jan. 27 -- The lavish lifestyle of an alleged drug syndicate in Johor Baru was exposed after police arrested five suspects in a series of raids last week. Johor Baru South police chief As... Read More


JB City Council prepared to review suitability of alcoholic beverage sales, says mayor

JOHOR BARU, Jan. 27 -- The Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) will review the suitability of the alcoholic beverage sales policy at business premises under its jurisdiction if there are public dissatisfac... Read More


Do you know your 'thali'? The bridal necklace that's more than just wedding bling

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 27 -- Saying "I do" with a ring to wed two hearts together for marital bliss has become the norm in much of the world, even here in Malaysia. But for many couples of South Indian o... Read More


Survey: South Korean teens prefer Instagram over phone numbers for new connections

SEOUL, Jan. 26 -- South Korean teenagers are increasingly turning to Instagram handles rather than phone numbers to stay connected with new acquaintances, according to a recent survey. The Korea Hera... Read More


China's first corgi police dog docked bonus for workplace antics

BEIJING, Jan. 26 -- China's first corgi police dog, Fuzai, has lost its year-end bonus after being caught sleeping on the job and urinating in its food bowl. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), the... Read More


Miri City Council goes cashless: Debit, credit, and QR payments now accepted

MIRI, Jan. 26 -- Effective tomorrow, members of the public here can utilise a wide variety of cashless payment methods for all services provided by the Miri City Council (MCC), including payment at it... Read More