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Parents of Taiwanese influencer 'Nurse Goddess' unable to travel to Malaysia, rep appointed to handle matters, says manager

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin's parents will not be able to personally visit Malaysia due to health reasons and disabilities, but will instead have a representative handle... Read More


'Sabahans' voices heard nationally': Sabah Perikatan's strategy for upcoming polls

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Starting over in Sabah after a mass exodus in 2020, Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now positioning itself as a credible national alternative in the coming Sabah state election, sa... Read More


Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah top World Tour Finals rankings for first time ahead of Japan Masters

PETALING JAYA, Nov. 6 -- Malaysian women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have reached the top of the World Tour Finals rankings for the first time, The Star reported. The duo currently have ... Read More


Hajiji: GRS will wait to unveil candidates on Nov 12

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will announce its candidates for the 17th Sabah state election on Nov 12, three days before nomination day. Chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said t... Read More


Back to grilling: Cops call in Hybe boss Bang Si-hyuk for third round over IPO fraud probe

SEOUL, Nov. 6 -- Renowned South Korean music producer Bang Si-hyuk has been questioned for the third time by South Korean police over allegations of stock fraud linked to Hybe's 2019 initial public of... Read More


Election fever builds in Sabah as coalitions to start rolling out candidates this weekend

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 6 -- Sabah's political landscape is set to ignite this weekend as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions prepare to unveil their candidates for the state ele... Read More


Report: Malaysian firms could start cutting insurance coverage as healthcare costs skyrocket

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Employers across Asia are bracing for a significant financial hit as the region is forecast to see a 12.5 per cent average medical trend rate in 2026, according to the new Merc... Read More


EPF pension reform restores dignity and security in retirement - Mohamed Hadi Abd Hamid and Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- For decades, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been the backbone of Malaysia's retirement system. However, the realities of modern life have exposed the limits of a system... Read More


Namewee releases 'Very Shuai' from police lock-up amid murder investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Johor-born musician Namewee has released a new song titled Very Shuai while under detention pending a police investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.... Read More


Malaysia's 'Pavane for an Infant' heads to Hollywood for Oscar bid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Pavane for an Infant, a Malaysian-Hong Kong co-production directed by award-winning filmmaker Chong Keat Aun, has been officially selected by the National Film Development Corp... Read More