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Viral video prompts Johor authorities to strengthen passport checks at Johor-Singapore crossings

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 20 -- Authorities have recently tightened the standard operating procedure (SOP) for passport control at Johor-Singapore land border crossings following a case where several moto... Read More


Johor presses Putrajaya for local rail system decision as RTS Link completion nears

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 20 -- The Johor government has made an urgent call for Putrajaya to expedite approval of its proposed public rail transport system to prevent a looming congestion crisis when the... Read More


Michelle Yeoh reveals her secret stash of 100 Labubu dolls - and Jimmy Fallon can't believe it (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh just proved she's not only an Oscar-winning icon - she's also the undisputed queen of Labubus. The Malaysian star had The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fal... Read More


Pintasan incumbent denies 30pc project commission accusation, labels it malicious election smear

KOTA BELUD, Nov. 20 -- Pintasan incumbent Datuk Fairuz Renddan, who is contesting as an Independent in the 17th Sabah state election, has dismissed allegations linking him to a purported "project comm... Read More


Aespa face backlash in Japan as 70,000 sign petition targeting 'Red & White' debut over Chinese member Ningning

TOKYO, Nov. 20 -- Aespa are facing an unexpected wave of backlash in Japan after more than 70,000 people signed an online petition demanding the K-pop group be removed from one of the country's bigges... Read More


Gerakan claims PAS' Gardenia gaffe isn't hurting Perikatan in Luyang as residents prioritise local woes

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 20 -- Gerakan, which is a component of Perikatan Nasional (PN) said voters in Luyang are not taking to heart the recent "Gardenia" remarks by a Kedah PAS assemblyman. "Many are fo... Read More


Boiler Room KL hit by withdrawal as Malaysian hip hop collective 0108 Slatan cite ties to Israel

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 20 -- Malaysian hip hop collective 0108 Slatan have pulled out of the first-ever Boiler Room Kuala Lumpur, scheduled to take place tonight. The decision follows a statement the gro... Read More


PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin hospitalised in Kangar, public urged to pray

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 20 -- PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin, 86, has been admitted to Hospital Tuanku Fauziah in Kangar for an unspecified condition. This was announced on his Facebook page, acc... Read More


Wedding bells for Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a: Beloved K-celebrity couple to tie the knot on Dec 20

SEOUL, Nov. 20 -- K-drama power couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a are officially getting married - and fans couldn't be more thrilled. After 10 years together, the pair will say "I do" in a private c... Read More


Eyes in the sky, boots on the ground: Johor's new plan to keep wildlife and people safe

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 20 -- Johor is rolling out a new two-pronged strategy to tackle its persistent human-wildlife conflict, empowering local communities with a new protection module while ramping up... Read More