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Police seek search warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk over alleged stock fraud

SEOUL, July 22 -- Police have requested a search warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk in connection with alleged fraudulent trading under the Capital Markets Act, it was reported yesterday. The war... Read More


Anwar: Dr Mahathir 'at fault' on Batu Puteh, but Opposition will cry foul if we take a 100-year-old to court

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- The Cabinet has reportedly decided not to pursue legal action against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over Malaysia's withdrawal of its claim to Pulau Batu Puteh... Read More


PM: Sabah, Sarawak leaders to join Jakarta talks on Sulawesi Sea border amid dispute over Ligitan and Sipadan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg are expected to join the national delegation for the Malaysia-Indonesia annual c... Read More


Shopping mall industry warns of strain from SST expansion, calls for relief in Budget 2026

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 - The shopping mall industry is urging the government to reconsider the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST), citing its impact on rentals, leasing and ... Read More


Study: Negative online messaging driving mental health crisis for Malaysia's LGBT+

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- A new study has found that frequent exposure to negative online messages is driving up depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts among LGBT+ individuals in Malaysia. The s... Read More


Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 hands-on: Smarter sleep, antioxidant tracking and mental wellness

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- Shortly after Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, I had the chance to participate in a dedicated Health Immersion session to experience the Galaxy Watch 8 series' new... Read More


Vape bans: A response to R. Paneir Selvam - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- I refer to R Paneir Selvam's "Vape bans: A slippery slope for legal governance". The July 2024 decision of the High Court referred to by the learned writer was the decision i... Read More


In latest bid, lawyer sues to make Federal Constitution's BM translation override original English text

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government, as he wants the Bahasa Malaysia translation of the Federal Constitution to be the au... Read More


Jennie tops Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List as K-pop soloists eclipse groups

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Spotify has revealed its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting a new wave in K-pop: the rise of soloists over groups on the global stage. A tot... Read More


A late billionaire, his 'princess', and three half-siblings: Wahaha succession battle unfolds

HONG KONG, July 22 -- Kelly Zong, long seen as the carefully groomed heir to China's Wahaha beverage empire, is now at the centre of two high-stakes legal battles that could reshape the future of one ... Read More