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Disney+ puts 'Knock-Off' on hold amid Kim Soo-hyun controversy

SEOUL, March 21 -- Disney+ has pressed pause on the release of its highly anticipated Korean original series Knock-Off, following allegations surrounding its lead actor, Kim Soo-hyun. "After careful ... Read More


PBAPP to lay longest pipeline in Penang, connecting Sungai Dua to Butterworth with RM128m project

GEORGE TOWN, March 21 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will lay its longest major pipeline next year after obtaining approval from the relevant agencies. PBAPP's chief executive officer, Da... Read More


Welcoming demolition pause, century-old Hindu temple in Masjid India seeks amicable outcome with DBKL and landowner Jakel

PETALING JAYA, March 20 -- A pre-independence Hindu temple, the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple along Jalan Munshi Abdullah near Masjid India, has welcomed Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) decision to ... Read More


Jakel Trading says will pay to move Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- The owner of the land occupied by the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has agreed to bear the costs of its relocation. According to Free Malaysia Today, Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd... Read More


Malaysia among happiest in Asia despite money woes, Ipsos poll finds

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- A new Ipsos survey reveals that 77 per cent of Malaysians report being happy, surpassing the global average of 71 per cent. The survey, conducted across 30 countries, found ... Read More


Two-term limit for PM: A short story - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, March 20 -- On December 3, 2019, the Constitutional (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2009 was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Liew Vui Keong in the Dewan Rakyat for its fir... Read More


DBKL finds relocation spot for Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 -- City Hall (DBKL) said it has identified a site for relocating the 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple. The relocation plan is due to a private company's proposal to... Read More


British Airways crew member detained in Singapore over sexual assault allegations

SINGAPORE, March 20 -- A British Airways (BA) crew member was arrested and detained in Singapore on Tuesday following allegations of sexually assaulting a female colleague during a layover in the city... Read More


Chinese tycoon sues former Singapore-based family office staff over alleged S$74m fraud

SINGAPORE, March 20 -- Singapore's efforts to become a global wealth hub have been thrust into the spotlight after an ultra-high-net-worth Chinese businessman, Zhong Renhai, sued four former employees... Read More


SEGiM is the right regulatory mechanism for our gig economy - Nurhidayah Abdullah

Kuala Lampur, March 20 -- The deputy prime minister (DPM) recently proposed that the Cabinet consider and approve the Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) as the main regulatory body to ensure the sustainab... Read More