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Kirin Brewery sets up Malaysian arm to drive Southeast Asia growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Japan's Kirin Brewery Company, Limited has announced the establishment of KIRIN BREWERY SOUTHEAST ASIA SDN BHD (KBSEA) in Malaysia as part of its strategy to strengthen its b... Read More


Jet Li spotted at Beijing dealership wearing rare Dzi bead worth 100m yuan

BEIJING, Sept. 28 -- Kung fu superstar Jet Li, 62, recently sparked concerns after sharing photos of himself in hospital on social media. However, he appears to be in good health following his recover... Read More


Fire breaks out at Singapore Evangelical Free Church, likely caused by audio system

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 -- A fire broke out at Woodlands Evangelical Free Church early this morning, with preliminary findings pointing to the audio system in the auditorium as the likely cause, according... Read More


Perak MB: Up to EC to decide on the timing of general and state elections

IPOH, Sept. 27 -- Anyone is free to express their views on whether parliamentary and state elections should be held simultaneously, but the final decision rests with the Election Commission (EC) said ... Read More


Fire destroys 29-door longhouse in Song, Sarawak, no casualties reported

SIBU, Sept. 27 -- The 29-door Rumah Austin Ikew, located at Jalan Song Temalat, Nanga Sungai Sipan in Song was completely destroyed in a fire early this morning. However, the number of families displ... Read More


Woman dies in Pontian after being struck by lorry on road shoulder

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- A 54-year-old woman died after a lorry struck her while she was crossing the road at KM75.5 Jalan Johor Baru-Batu Pahat in Pontian. The incident occurred around 11.40am yest... Read More


Zara Qairina's death: A tragedy waiting to happen -Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 27 -- More than 15 years ago, three scholars and researchers who were members of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, HELP University College (at it then ... Read More


From the family kitchen to a plant-based favourite: How Mushroom Lah honours heritage through vegan 'rendang'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- Rendang is synonymous with celebration, a dish so deeply rooted in family tradition that many can't imagine Raya without it. For married couple Aisya Jabaruddin and Akmal Al... Read More


SAR operation underway for four still missing after boat carrying workers capsizes in Sungai Krian

SARATOK, Sept. 27 -- A routine river crossing turned tragic when a boat carrying 10 workers capsized in Sungai Krian near Feri Kaba here at about 5.30pm yesterday, leaving four men missing while six o... Read More


When students force power to listen: Lessons from Timor-Leste for Southeast Asia -Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 27 -- In mid-September 2025, Dili's streets became the stage for one of Timor-Leste's most significant protests since independence. Over a thousand students gathered to denounce tw... Read More