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Tawau police nab duo over rapes of two teens, including one six months' pregnant

TAWAU, Nov. 6 -- Police have arrested two men in separate rape cases involving teenage victims here on Wednesday. District police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the first case involved a 15-year-old gi... Read More


Is '67' nonsense or an example of linguistic democracy?

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- I first heard mention of "67" when Tottenham Hotspurs manager Thomas Frank was speaking about Spurs' defeat to Newcastle. He said, "There were maybe 6.7... chances or shots pr... Read More


Aerogramme this public transportation memo to Apad

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- Malaysia's feverishly insecure. By Malaysia, I mean Malaysians. Insecurities morph into an insatiable desperation for control. At times, for no other reason than to express to... Read More


No gimmicks, just glaze: How Gu Zhao Wei keeps the tradition of Melaka's red yeast rice 'char siew' alive

MELAKA, Nov. 6 -- There's something almost lyrical about Malaccan red yeast rice and honey glazed char siew - that lacquered, crimson sheen that glows under the midday sun, the aroma of caramelised po... Read More


Parents of Taiwanese influencer 'Nurse Goddess' unable to travel to Malaysia, rep appointed to handle matters, says manager

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin's parents will not be able to personally visit Malaysia due to health reasons and disabilities, but will instead have a representative handle... Read More


'Sabahans' voices heard nationally': Sabah Perikatan's strategy for upcoming polls

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Starting over in Sabah after a mass exodus in 2020, Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now positioning itself as a credible national alternative in the coming Sabah state election, sa... Read More


Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah top World Tour Finals rankings for first time ahead of Japan Masters

PETALING JAYA, Nov. 6 -- Malaysian women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have reached the top of the World Tour Finals rankings for the first time, The Star reported. The duo currently have ... Read More


Hajiji: GRS will wait to unveil candidates on Nov 12

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will announce its candidates for the 17th Sabah state election on Nov 12, three days before nomination day. Chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said t... Read More


Back to grilling: Cops call in Hybe boss Bang Si-hyuk for third round over IPO fraud probe

SEOUL, Nov. 6 -- Renowned South Korean music producer Bang Si-hyuk has been questioned for the third time by South Korean police over allegations of stock fraud linked to Hybe's 2019 initial public of... Read More


Election fever builds in Sabah as coalitions to start rolling out candidates this weekend

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Sabah's political landscape is set to ignite this weekend as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions prepare to unveil their candidates for the state ele... Read More