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'Always sincere': Bella Astillah says glad Syed Saddiq's integrity paid off with acquittal, shuts down engagement talk

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Singer and actress Bella Astillah said she was relieved that the ordeal surrounding Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's court case was finally over. Speaking to reporters today a... Read More


Confusion as agency denies K-pop girl group ILY:1 disbanding, despite 'returning to individual lives' message

SEOUL, June 24 -- K-pop girl group ILY:1 recently sparked rumours that it will disband, after posting a message to their fans. On X, the six-member group said the time it spent laughing and crying wi... Read More


Flexibility, financial benefits drive more Malaysians to quit nine-to-five jobs to join the gig economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- In recent years, a significant shift towards the gig economy has taken place within Malaysia's workforce. A growing number of Malaysians are leaving traditional nine-to-five ... Read More


Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant by 2034, eyes Russia and Canada as partners

JAKARTA, June 24 -- Indonesia plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of efforts to secure its energy future and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Energy and Mineral Resources Mini... Read More


Syed Saddiq calls five-year corruption trial 'hell I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy' after winning appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman described the five years of enduring his graft and corruption trial as "nothing short of hellish." Recounting the events that led to his... Read More


Pursuit of peacefulness: Why more young Malaysian couples prefer to live in quieter suburbs these days

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- There was a time when Petaling Jaya was considered "too far" to move to... satellite cities like Subang Jaya were not the first choice of many families then. In recent years,... Read More


Backed by Psy label and Soyeon's creative direction, Baby DONT Cry makes confident debut with youth anthem 'F Girl'

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- South Korean music icon Psy has launched his latest K-pop girl group, Baby DONT Cry (BDC), a four-member act he describes not as aiming to be "number one" but "the only ones".... Read More


Lokman Adam: Hishammuddin must seek forgiveness himself, show remorse to rejoin Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Umno supreme council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam has reportedly said that Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein personally appeal and show that he sincerely regrets his actions if... Read More


Bikers' reckless ride on Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe

NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 -- Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Sh... Read More


Bikers' reckless ride on second Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe

NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 -- Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Sh... Read More