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Lim Guan Eng calls for apology after Kelantan police chief suggests punishing statutory rape victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- DAP veteran leader Lim Guan Eng has condemned as "ethically wrong" a proposal by Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat to amend the law so that victims of statutory rape who con... Read More


Singapore's mandatory death penalty under fire over systemic injustices, rights groups warn

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- Singapore's use of the mandatory death penalty is facing mounting criticism, as affected families and rights groups highlight what they describe as systemic injustices, prose... Read More


Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific says to axe over 500 flights as typhoon nears

HONG KONG, Sept. 22 -- Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific said today it expected to cancel more than 500 flights as Super Typhoon Ragasa was forecast to hit the Chinese financial hub. "Starting a... Read More


Singapore's intellectual property agency disputes Aupen founder's claims, issues correction orders

SINGAPORE, Sept. 21 -- Singapore handbag brand Aupen and its founder Nicholas Tan have received correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) regarding... Read More


Tom Holland hospitalised briefly after stunt mishap halts 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' shoot in UK

LONDON, Sept. 21 -- Production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been temporarily halted after star Tom Holland was hospitalised following a stunt accident on set. The 29-year-old actor, who reprises ... Read More


Blackpink adds third Singapore show as Deadline tour fever grows

SINGAPORE, Sept. 21 -- Blinks, mark your calendars - Blackpink is giving you an extra night to scream your hearts out. Concert organiser Live Nation Singapore has confirmed that Jisoo, Jennie, Rose a... Read More


Uncle Kentang warns young woman off likely 'real estate job' scam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 21 -- An offer too good to be true? That might have been the case for a young woman from Kedah who came to Kuala Lumpur for a property agent job offering RM3,500 as starting pay. ... Read More


Malaysia has to be careful of Cambodia playing the victim card -Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- The simmering conflict between Thailand and Cambodia along the border in Sa Kaeo province may seem like another familiar story of contested maps and uneasy neighbors. Yet th... Read More


Malaysia's Michelin-approved seafood noodle specialist Hai Kah Lang to 'umami bomb' Singapore with first overseas outpost

SINGAPORE, Sept. 21 -- Hai Kah Lang, the Malaysian seafood noodle restaurant beloved for its rich broths and fresh catches, is casting its net across the Causeway with a debut outlet at Funan Mall lat... Read More


Equity in STEM begins with curiosity, not advanced laboratories - Asmida Isa

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- STEM education is often associated with modern laboratories, advanced instruments, and costly infrastructure. These facilities are valuable, but equity in STEM cannot wait f... Read More