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Beanie Babies 2.0? Why investors are betting big on China's Labubu Despite 70pc sales crash

BEIJING, Aug. 26 -- Labubu plush toys from China's Pop Mart International Group Ltd. have ignited a global collecting frenzy, driving billion-dollar sales, record resale prices and soaring fortunes fo... Read More


Brawl in Singapore's Toa Payoh leaves two stabbed, police to charge multiple suspects

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- A violent confrontation at a Toa Payoh coffee shop has resulted in eleven individuals facing prosecution for participating in an armed riot on August 24. Singapore authorities r... Read More


Malaysian heiress ditches venture capital for US$200m private equity play

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Rachel Lau, heir to a Malaysian fortune built on real estate and Top Glove investments, is transforming her family's wealth management approach by seeking US$200 million (RM84... Read More


A taste of Kuching in Cheras Selatan: 'Kolo mee 3 rasa', Sarawak laksa and three layer tea at J&J Borneo Corner

CHERAS, Aug. 26 -- At first, I wondered if this was a midnight fuelled supper, the sort of midnight indulgence you assemble with whatever is left in the pantry. Noodles piled high, enough to feed two,... Read More


Vape tax nets RM288m since 2021, dwarfed by RM15b cigarette revenue, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The government collected RM288.45 million in taxes from electronic cigarette and vape products between 2021 and July 2025. In a written reply to Parliament, Finance Minister ... Read More


Alternative R&B singers Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso want fans to vibe with them at label's first KL show

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- South Korean alternative R&B label You.Will.Knovv is currently going on their first ever world tour and Malaysia is on the list. You.Will.Knovv is set to take over Zepp KL th... Read More


Bayan Baru MP proposes dedicated senior citizens ministry amid concerns over ageing population

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin has called on the government to establish a dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens, warning that Malaysia is still unprepared to face the challenges... Read More


Singapore crime trends: Knife attacks, molestation and thefts climb in first half of 2025

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- The first six months of 2025 saw increases in the city-state's knife-related crimes, rape, molestation and theft compared with the same period in 2024. In a mid-year crime brief... Read More


Books Kinokuniya Damansara Pavilion set to open Sept 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Petaling Jaya and Damansara residents will soon be able to get their Books Kinokuniya fix without heading into town - the Damansara Pavilion branch is set to open on September... Read More


Japanese Film Festival celebrates 21st year with 13 films across Malaysia: What to watch, where to go and how to join

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) organised by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) will return this year for its 21st edition, with all screenings set to take place at se... Read More