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Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan join forces for new film after 40 years, set for Pongal 2027 release

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- Indian superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reuniting for a new film after more than 40 years, sending waves of excitement through the Tamil cinema world. The film with... Read More


From dye to dermatology: Engkerebai plant deal signals Sarawak's push to turn indigenous knowledge into green innovation

KUCHING, Nov. 5 -- Sarawak's indigenous Engkerebai plant (Psychotria viridiflora) could soon be developed into a high-value cosmeceutical product following the signing of the state's fourth Benefit Sh... Read More


Off-duty doctor hailed as hero after saving passenger on Malaysia Airlines flight to Miri (VIDEO)

MIRI, Nov. 5 -- A woman in distress onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2574 last Saturday met 'a knight in shining armour', in the form of Dr Chung Ghi Waie, a paediatric specialist at the Selesa Paci... Read More


'Two cultures coming together' : Indian actor Karthi lauds Malaysia's 'Banduan' remake of 'Kaithi'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- Karthik Sivakumar, best known as Karthi, took the world by storm with his stellar performance as Dilli in the hit 2019 Tamil film Kaithi, which became a massive phenomenon in I... Read More


Sabah Umno calls on state Islamic council, mufti to explain alleged unauthorised RM14m zakat transfers

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 5 -- The investigation into the alleged transfer of RM14 million within the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Muis) must be expanded beyond mere claims of "governance improvement", ... Read More


Main bridge collapses in Keningau, forcing hundreds of villagers onto hour-long detour

KENINGAU, Nov. 5 -- The main bridge connecting Kampung Tigot to the main road has collapsed after being used by heavy vehicles, cutting off access for hundreds of residents and disrupting their daily ... Read More


Warisan welcoming new leaders not party-hopping but a 'wave of Sabah unity', says Shafie Apdal

LAHAD DATU, Nov. 5 -- Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal defended the entry of some leaders from rival parties into Warisan as "not party-hopping but a growing wave of unity" among the peo... Read More


Bintulu police nab suspect who allegedly raped, robbed woman after posing as cop

BINTULU, Nov. 5 -- Police have arrested a man in his early 50s in connection with the rape and robbery of a woman at the Similajau Forest Reserve on Oct 29. Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali... Read More


Namewee to be remanded as police investigate death of Taiwanese influencer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- Police are seeking to remand Malaysian rapper Namewee to assist in investigations into the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. Dang Wangi Police Chief ACP Sazalee Ad... Read More


South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeo's on going trial: A powerful reminder to Asean - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 5 -- South Korea stands at a historic crossroads. A nation once admired for its democratic transformation and technological dynamism is now confronting the darkest shadows of its po... Read More