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Soon, everyone can fly further: Tony Fernandes eyes smaller planes for AirAsia budget hub dream

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Tan Sri Tony Fernandes wants to turn Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok into the "Dubai" of low-cost travel, and he is looking at new planes from China and Brazil to make it happen. The... Read More


Twice's Jeongyeon may miss Malaysia, Singapore concerts after pulling out of Philippines show due to health concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 3 -- Twice member Jeongyeon may not perform at the group's upcoming concerts in Malaysia and Singapore, following her sudden withdrawal from the Bulacan stop of their world tour. JYP Ente... Read More


Indonesian woman and young son killed after being swept away in Tongod floods

KINABATANGAN, Oct. 3 -- A mother and son were swept away and killed in a flash flood at Kampung Bangkulut, Tongod, yesterday night. Kinabatangan fire station chief Hairi Otuh said a distress call was... Read More


Magazine 'Elle UK' apologises after cropping Blackpink's Rose from Paris Fashion Week photo

LONDON, Oct. 3 -- British fashion magazine Elle UK has apologised for excluding Blackpink member Rose from a group photo posted on Instagram during Paris Fashion Week. The magazine faced backlash aft... Read More


Malaysian court blocks PetroSaudi's Tarek Obaid from trading Palantir stock as 1MDB asset freeze widens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- The Malaysian High Court has barred PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) and its director Tarek Obaid from accessing or dealing with 2.5 million shares in US-based software compa... Read More


Sinkhole forces closure of Jalan Merbau in Miri city centre

MIRI, Oct. 3 -- A large sinkhole estimated to be more than one-metre deep has appeared along Jalan Merbau in the city centre here, forcing the closure of the road this morning. Councillor Tan Lek Jin... Read More


STAR backs Jeffrey Kitingan's solo bid for Sabah polls, breaks with GRS over Pakatan deal

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 3 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR Sabah) has declared full backing for its president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan's decision to contest the 17th Sabah state election solo, ... Read More


From financial loss to theft: Ex-SAF captain's leap into cryptocurrency crime

SINGAPORE, Oct. 2 -- A formerSAF captain in Singapore was charged with breaking into a condominium to gain access to1.7 million in USDT cryptocurrency. The accused,Teo Rong Xuan, 34, took a picture o... Read More


JPJ enforces fines on Singaporean vehicles, nearly RM1m in summonses collected

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 -- Since July 1, over 3,100 Singaporean drivers have been fined a total of RM944,400for entering Johor without the required Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags. Berita Harian reporte... Read More


South Korea's A-list unites: G-Dragon, Park Ji-sung and Peggy Gou steal the show in starry Apec summit promo (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Oct. 2 -- South Korea is rolling out the red carpet for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Gyeongju at the end of the month - and it's doing so with a star-studded video cam... Read More