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From stray to 'first cat': Prabowo's pet Bobby Kertanegara gets police protection, Indonesians split over state funds

JAKARTA, July 18 -- Indonesia's "first cat" Bobby Kertanegara is entitled to state protection, a minister said, following backlash over the feline's police escort at a public event. Deputy State Secr... Read More


KL cops say may recall 'legendary singer' over alleged criminal intimidation against Shila Amzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- Police have not ruled out the possibility of recalling a legendary artiste for another statement in the investigation into a verbal attack on singer Shila Amzah. Bernama repo... Read More


Director defends Blackpink star Jisoo's sniper role in 'Omniscient Reader' amid fan controversy (VIDEO)

SEOUL, July 18 -- All eyes are on Omniscient Reader ahead of its July 23 release in South Korea - but it's Blackpink's Jisoo who's at the centre of a fan controversy over her character's transformatio... Read More


'Been caught suing': Jane's Addiction reunion turns into legal showdown after onstage fight

NEW YORK, July 18 -- Four decades after rising to fame with hits like Been Caught Stealing, the original lineup of Jane's Addiction is now back in the spotlight - but not for the reasons fans had hope... Read More


Health Ministry struggles to cope with chronic underfunding - Chan Chee Khoon

Kuala Lampur, July 18 -- Speaking at a public forum in Kuala Lumpur in 2023, a senior officer from Ministry of Health's (MOH) planning division denigrated the UK National Health Service as a poor exam... Read More


No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each

SINGAPORE, July 18 -- Twelve Singapore Pools punters struck it rich with about S$1.2 million (RM4.2 million) each after no one won the S$12.7 million (RM44.5 million) Toto jackpot on July 17. Because... Read More


Taylor Swift's dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side

LOS ANGELES, July 18 -- Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, is reportedly "doing fantastic" after undergoing a quintuple bypass surgery - and true to form, the Grammy-winning singer was right there wi... Read More


'Twice was enough': Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise

ALOR SETAR, July 18 -- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly said he has no intention of returning as prime minister for a third time should Perikatan Nasional (PN) assume federal power. The former ... Read More


Penang students can now apply for Ancom Crop Care's RM10,000 scholarship

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 -- Ancom Crop Care's scholarship programme for Penang-born students is now open for its final cycle, with applications accepted from July 18 to October 14, 2025. The scholarship... Read More


Anwar says new CJ appointment clears him of judicial interference claim

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the appointment of a new Chief Justice has vindicated him over claims he wanted former attorney general Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Sall... Read More