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Two collections, one story: Rizman Ruzaini's Hari Raya 2026 marks 20 years in style

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- An air of quiet elegance and anticipation filled Maison Rizman Ruzaini at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur on Thursday as the Malaysian fashion house unveiled its Hari Raya 2026 collec... Read More


Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures - and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow - especially crisp new banknotes - as Chinese New Year ... Read More


'Kongsi': How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia's food system

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- In the bustling corners of Old Klang Road, hidden within a kampung almost forgotten and right next to the Klang River, sits a cooperative space where a small but passionate gr... Read More


Fans and fashion converge as Thai heartthrob Joong Archen launches Bonia's Pavilion KL concept store

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was alive yesterday with heart-shaped finger gestures and flashing cameras as Thai actor and model Joong Archen made a much-anticipated appearance at Bon... Read More


Rose and Katseye set to ignite Grammys stage with high-voltage K-pop double shot

SEOUL, Jan. 31 -- The Grammys haven't felt this much K-pop static in the air for a long while, and Rose is walking straight into it with the kind of momentum that feels both historic and a little punk... Read More


Indonesia can be back stronger as an emerging market by May 2026 - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- The recent alert issued by MSCI regarding Indonesia's equity market status has sent tremors through regional financial markets. Headlines have been dramatic, trading sessions... Read More


Critically injured boyfriend now awake, but cops say still too weak for questioning in suspected Batu Pahat murder-suicide

BATU PAHAT, Jan. 31 -- The 44-year-old man suspected to have killed his girlfriend at a rented house in Taman Damai II last Tuesday has regained consciousness but remains under close police monitoring... Read More


Worker behind viral CNY 'cry-cry horse' mistake rewarded with 12 years of ang pow

SHANGHAI, Jan. 31 -- It started with a simple production error - a mouth stitched the wrong way round - and ended with a factory worker in Yiwu, China, being promised 12 years' worth of ang pow. The ... Read More


Worker behind viral 'cry-cry horse' mistake rewarded with 8,888-yuan CNY bonus for 12 years

SHANGHAI, Jan. 31 -- It started with a simple production error - a mouth stitched the wrong way round - and ended with a factory worker in Yiwu, China, being promised 12 years' worth of ang pow. The ... Read More


Decision on Sarawak election date still 'a long way off', says Abang Johari

KUCHING, Jan. 31 -- The decision on when the Sarawak state election (PRN) will be held is still a long way off, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Amid growing speculation ov... Read More