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'You are Israeli, I'll kill you': Briton charged with threats, crew assault on Singapore Airlines flight from London

SINGAPORE, July 29 -- A 62-year-old British man has been charged with threatening passengers and shoving a crew member aboard a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore. According to Channe... Read More


Former Miss HK Grace Chan eyes Malaysia for chocolate brand launch, with actor-hubby Kevin Cheng as possible opening guest

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Former Miss Hong Kong Grace Chan is keen to bring her own chocolate line to Malaysia. The 34-year-old, who is also an actress and TV host, recently... Read More


Land-scarce Penang eyes floating solar projects at dams, sea to boost renewable energy

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 -- The Penang state government is considering the installation of floating solar projects at strategic locations such as dams and at sea as a key step towards strengthening its re... Read More


Love all things - whether plush toys or clothes - Japanese? These thrift stores in the Klang Valley are cheaper than a plane ticket to Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- So what's all the fuss about Mono Loop, you're asking... isn't it just another second-hand shop for collectors and hobbyists? Aina Shahida, 26, who was seen at the recently-o... Read More


MACC detains two Penang Airport Immigration officers over 'counter-setting' scheme

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 -- Two Immigration officers have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Penang in a special operation targeting a corruption scheme known as "counter-set... Read More


'RM20,000 a head': 15 Bangladeshis held at Kuching Airport in suspected immigration scam

KUCHING, July 29 -- A total of 15 Bangladeshi men were detained straight after they arrived at Kuching International Airport (KIA) yesterday afternoon. The Sarawak Immigration Department said in a Fa... Read More


Is KLIA 'counter setting' a symptom of deeper migrant exploitation? - Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- The recent detention of an enforcement officer at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 has renewed public scrutiny over a clandestine practice known as "counte... Read More


Beyonce stuns fans with Destiny's Child reunion at Cowboy Carter tour finale in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, July 28 -- Beyonce brought her "Cowboy Carter" tour to a rousing close with a surprise reunion of Destiny's Child during the final show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday. Accor... Read More


Key Kelana Jaya LRT upgrade to cause service changes on weekends in August, September

SUBANG JAYA, July 28 -- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will undertake a major upgrade of the signalling system on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line between August and November to improve operational eff... Read More


AI model in Guess ad sparks backlash after appearing in Vogue for first time

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- LONDON, July 28 - Vogue magazine is facing backlash after publishing an advert featuring an AI-generated model for the first time, raising fresh concerns over unrealistic beau... Read More