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Birthday boy J-Hope gives back big, donating RM944,000 to children, students and animals in need

SEOUL, Feb. 19 -- BTS rapper J-Hope marked his birthday by donating a total of 350 million won (RM944,385) to support children, students and animal welfare causes. As reported by Korea JoongAng Daily... Read More


CNY's famous '20 Questions'

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 19 -- Very few Chinese folks will say this out loud but during Chinese New Year, there's one thing which will scare the living horse lights out of us i.e. the 20 questions relatives... Read More


Is Board of Peace a grand strategic chessboard? Not unless it ends real conflicts - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 19 -- FEBRUARY, 19 - President Donald Trump, now serving his second term in the White House, has once again demonstrated his instinct for bold diplomatic performance. The launch an... Read More


More rivals in the kitchen? Why the rise of Chinese restaurants could strengthen Malaysia's F&B

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- As Chinese businesses expand in Malaysia's food and beverage industry, industry voices say it's time to shift focus from seeing them as a threat to recognising how competition... Read More


Ipoh flash floods caused by overwhelmed drains after intense rainfall, not by rising river levels, says Perak MB

IPOH, Feb. 19 -- Recent flash floods in several parts of Ipoh were caused by drainage systems unable to cope with unusually heavy rainfall, and not by rising river levels, said Perak Menteri Besar Dat... Read More


IDF data suggests Singapore nationals may be among dual citizens serving in Israeli military during Gaza war

SINGAPORE, Feb. 19 -- Data released by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) suggests that two individuals holding Singaporean citizenship may have been serving in Israel's military during the Gaza conflict... Read More


'S-Class' becomes Stray Kids' sixth music video to cross 300 million views

SEOUL, Feb. 19 -- Stray Kids' music video for their 2023 title track S-Class has surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, marking another milestone for the South Korean boy group. The achievement make... Read More


Singapore woman's drunken assault on 73-year-old cab driver lands her two-week jail term

SINGAPORE, Feb. 19 -- A 36-year-old Singaporean woman was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment after she slapped a senior taxi driver during a drunken confrontation over an unpaid fare. The Straits T... Read More


In celebration of ordinary harmony - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 18 -- This week, lanterns are still hanging. Red ones, gold ones, some slightly faded at the edges after a few days under the Malaysian sun. Mandarin oranges sit in bowls and boxes... Read More


In Sarawak, car overturns after crash with motorcycle in Limbang, driver killed, rider hurt

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 -- A 26-year-old man was killed after the Proton Saga he was driving overturned in a collision with a Honda Wave motorcycle at Kampung Bakol in Limbang, Sarawak, yesterday aftern... Read More