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Can Malaysia end Singapore's reign? Three local teams set sights to reclaim 2025 Genting World Lion Dance crown this July

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Genting World Lion Dance Championship returns for its 15th edition, which will run from July 25 to 27 at the Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands. The upcoming competition ... Read More


Rare diseases in Malaysia: The hidden crisis few are talking about

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Rare diseases affect only a small number of people, but for those living with them in Malaysia, the struggle is real and often overlooked. Although rare diseases affect fewe... Read More


Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost.

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has approved an allocation of RM61 million to rehabilitate the popular tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi. Depu... Read More


Malaysian writer Pauline Fan earns spot on prestigious English PEN shortlist to translate Malay war-era novel 'Hari-Hari Terakhir di Jesselton'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Malaysian writer Pauline Fan has been shortlisted for an international grant programme for her proposal to translate the Malay historical novel, Hari-Hari Terakhir di Jesselt... Read More


Time names Blackpink's Rose among world's top 100 influencers for shaping pop culture as Lily Collins hails K-pop star's strength and authenticity

SEOUL, April 17 -- South Korean singer Rose, a member of global K-pop phenomenon Blackpink, has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of this year. The annual list, which reco... Read More


Time names Rose among world's top 100 influencers for shaping pop culture as Lily Collins hails K-pop star's strength and authenticity

SEOUL, April 17 -- South Korean singer Rose, a member of global K-pop phenomenon Blackpink, has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of this year. The annual list, which reco... Read More


Gas Malaysia restores supply to most affected customers after Putra Heights pipeline fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Gas Malaysia has reassured customers that supply recovery is well underway after the Subang Jaya pipeline fire. To date, the company has restored supply to 259 of the 275 af... Read More


Multi-vehicle collision on Singapore's Ayer Rajah Expressway sends 22 to hospital, Causeway Link buses among wrecked

SINGAPORE, April 17 -- A multi-vehicle crash on Singapore's Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) this morning sent 22 people to hospital, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Straits Tim... Read More


Span blames UniMAP's internal system for water outage, clears water operator of fault

CYBERJAYA, April 17 -- The recent water supply disruption at UniMAP's Uniciti Complex in Sungai Chuchuh was caused by internal plumbing issues, not by the main water operator. The National Water Serv... Read More


Naked man arrested in Hougang after slashing passer-by, injuring three police officers with nail-studded plank

SINGAPORE, April 17 -- A 22-year-old man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly attacking another man and injuring three police officers at Hougang Avenue 8 this afternoon. The Straits Times ci... Read More