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A remake done right: How local film 'Banduan' captures the raw essence and intensity of the original 'Kaithi' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Remakes are often hit or miss, as demonstrated by the numerous attempts in the world of filmmaking. However, the Malaysian adaptation of the 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi, titled Band... Read More


Death of Taiwanese influencer linked to Namewee now treated as murder, police confirm

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Police have reclassified the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was found dead at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur last month, as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Cod... Read More


Hollywood mourns Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dead at 89

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- LOS ANGELES, Nov 4 - Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated "Wild at Heart" actress and mother of Laura Dern, died Monday. She was 89. In a career spanning eight decades, Ladd was no... Read More


'What are you hiding?' - Taiwanese influencer's manager challenges Namewee over death controversy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- The manager of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin has accused Malaysian rapper Namewee of concealing the truth about her death, describing discrepancies between his statements ... Read More


Xhaka strike saves Sunderland as Everton rue missed chances in 1-1 draw

SUNDERLAND, Nov. 4 -- Sunderland climbed into the Premier League's top four after Granit Xhaka's deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Everton yesterday. The Black Cats would have moved up ... Read More


'Jobs at stake': Tengku Zafrul rebuts Rafizi's criticism of Malaysia-US ART

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has defended Malaysia's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States, saying it was... Read More


How Malaysia's artisanal sauce makers are reimagining flavour, one bottle at a time

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- As our palates evolve and global influences seep into every meal, there is a quiet but growing move away from mass production and a return to the patient art of small-batch cra... Read More


Ensuring safety: How victims and witnesses of child sexual abuse are protected in court

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Stepping into a courtroom can be overwhelming for anyone - even more so for a child who is a victim or witness in a sexual abuse case or criminal proceeding. Recognising that ... Read More


Sarawak orchid tea - a taste of Borneo's blossoming creativity

KUCHING, Nov. 4 -- Imagine enjoying a cup of tea infused with the delicate fragrance of Sarawak's orchid that captures the essence of Borneo in every sip. This idea became a reality through the Saraw... Read More


Kungfu legend Lau Kar-leung's ashes among many stolen in columbarium heist, police arrest suspect

HONG KONG, Nov. 4 -- Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with the suspected theft of urns from a columbarium in Sha Tin, after the ashes of renowned kung fu master Lau Kar-leung were re... Read More