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Malaysian gore thriller 'Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan' hits cinemas uncut, director says extreme violence was intentional (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- At a time when gore-driven Malaysian features have become increasingly rare - and are often heavily toned down before release - Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan stands out for remaining ... Read More


South Korea probes Singapore tourist after helicopter rescue from protected Jeju peak

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A Singaporean tourist was rescued by helicopter in South Korea after he allegedly wandered into a restricted section of a popular mountain on Jeju Island and became lost. Accordi... Read More


Extra Langkawi ferry trips added as school holiday and Aidiladha bookings top 10,000 passengers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Ferry services to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis will increase from tomorrow in anticipation of higher passenger traffic during the school holidays and Aidiladha ce... Read More


Penang to tackle rising stray cat numbers with proposed trap-neuter-release programme

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is planning to introduce a trap-neuter-release (TNR) programme to curb the growing stray cat population on the island following the success... Read More


Penang's zero-kill approach sees 8,484 stray dogs neutered since 2018

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- Penang Island has not put down any stray dogs since adopting a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programme in 2018, with 8,484 dogs neutered under the initiative. Penang Island City Co... Read More


Mandopop king Jay Chou to return to Malaysia in 2027 'Carnival II' World Tour concert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Taiwanese star Jay Chou will return to perform in Malaysia on January 23, 2027 (Saturday) at 7.30pm at the TM National Stadium as part of his "Carnival II" World Tour. The con... Read More


Is war the ultimate climate wake-up call? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- The war between the United States and Iran is terrifying. As the world oil prices seesaw with every missile strike and counter-strike, a deeply uncomfortable question emerges f... Read More


Teen among 295 probed in Singapore anti-scam sweep linked to RM15.5m losses

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A 15-year-old is among nearly 300 people being investigated in Singapore after a two-week police crackdown on scam syndicates uncovered cases linked to losses exceeding S$5 millio... Read More


The growing fear of the free society

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- A free society dances to the beat of civil disagreements. The presence of differences embodies, nay, advertises such a society. However, a tedium-bent segment objects to free ... Read More


Where coffee meets character: Shan Mu in PJ and Wooca in Kajang, brewing warmth in different ways

PETALING JAYA, May 21 -- Coffee, I have decided, is never just coffee. Not in the Klang Valley, where cafes are often something more: places where we while away the hours, sure, but also havens that ... Read More