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HoYo FEST 2025: Southeast Asia's most anticipated HoYoverse event returns in July

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- Celebrate and gather with fellow fans of Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero as HoYo FEST returns in 2025! Taking place from July 24 to 27, 2... Read More


US court approves RM950m forfeiture in alleged stock scam involving five Malaysians; landmark recovery for FBI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- A US court has approved the forfeiture of approximately US$214 million (RM950 million) linked to an alleged "pump-and-dump" fraud scheme involving seven individuals, including ... Read More


Retirement at 65, a modern saga

Kuala Lampur, May 29 -- Joseph Schwartz, 62, time-travelled to a distant-future Earth which killed those who turned 60 in the sci-fi book Pebble in the Sky by Isaac Asimov which was published in 1950.... Read More


Popular preacher arrested in Johor for unlicensed religious sermon, video sparks online debate

JOHOR BARU, May 29 -- The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) arrested Muslim preacher Ustaz Mat Esa Deraman, popularly known as Tok Ku Pasir Gudang, for delivering a religious sermon without s... Read More


Fur-ever remembered: Demand grows for pet bereavement services in Malaysia as owners seek dignified farewells

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- As pet ownership rises in Malaysia, so too does the demand for pet bereavement services, with many owners seeking meaningful ways to honour their cherished companions. Accordi... Read More


Body of unidentified child found in Sungai Skudai with 'love' anklet - police urge public to help

JOHOR BARU, May 29 -- Police are probing the identity of a young girl whose body was recently found floating in Sungai Skudai here. Johor Baru North police chief Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh ... Read More


Makiplago unveils mega pavilion for MIHAS 2025 to connect halal SMEs with global markets

PETALING JAYA, May 29 -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 will feature the largest-ever pavilion dedicated to connecting Malaysia's halal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with... Read More


Majority of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, Merdeka Center survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- Two-thirds of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, provided they are implemented in a moderate and predictable manner, according to a survey conducted by the Merdeka Cent... Read More


Singapore charges Indonesian traveller with stealing 250,000 KrisFlyer miles to buy pastries and phone at Changi Airport

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- An Indonesian man has been charged in a Singapore court for allegedly using over 250,000 KrisFlyer miles from other people's accounts to go on a shopping spree. Rizaldy Primanta ... Read More


Lavender Bakery says products alcohol-free, sourced from halal-certified suppliers despite lacking Jakim certification

PETALING JAYA, May 29 -- Popular Malaysian franchise Lavender Bakery has clarified that while it does not carry halal certification, its ingredients are sourced from certified suppliers and its produc... Read More