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Malaysia's quiet diplomacy in Hormuz emulated by Thailand: a template for strategic survival in an age of chokepoints - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 14 -- In moments of acute geopolitical tension, the measure of statecraft is not loudness but effectiveness. Malaysia's calibrated, quiet diplomacy toward Iran - amid escalating t... Read More


Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Hiring momentum in Singapore is expected to slow in 2026, while wage growth is likely to moderate as geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the West Asia conflict weighs on busi... Read More


Remaster when? - 'Bloodborne' is getting a full-feature movie. and it'll be R-rated

LAS VEGAS, April 14 -- The grim, gothic world of PlayStation's hit video game Bloodborne is officially coming to the big screen, with Sony Pictures announcing an R-rated animated feature that promises... Read More


Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from S... Read More


From scrambled eggs to 'Oppa, will you marry me?': Here is what you missed at Lee Je-hoon's fan Q&A session in ZeppKL

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- It is safe to say that famous South Korean actor Lee Je-hoon left local fans satisfied, yet wanting more following his fan meeting session at Zepp Kuala Lumpur last Saturday.... Read More


Two police personnel remanded over alleged RM10,000 bribe to release massage workers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a police officer and a policeman on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM10,000 in bribes in exchange fo... Read More


DPM Fadillah: RM2.6b flood mitigation plan for Kuching awaits Cabinet approval

KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 13 -- The federal government estimates that RM2.6 billion is needed to complete two major flood mitigation (RTB) initiatives in Kuching, covering Phase 2 of the Kuching City RTB ... Read More


Hit Japanese game 'Persona 5' gets live 30-piece jazz concert in KL next year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Gamers and jazz fans will have a chance to hear the music of hit Japanese role-playing game Persona 5 performed live when the Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert Asia Tour 202... Read More


Hit Japanese game 'Persona 5' gets live 30-piece jazz concert in KL this June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Gamers and jazz fans will have a chance to hear the music of hit Japanese role-playing game Persona 5 performed live when the Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert Asia Tour 202... Read More


At 1am, the 'kaya' starts: An 84-year-old keeps a half-century craft alive in a KL alley

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Long before the city stirs, when Jalan Yap Ah Loy is still in shadow, Wong Pek Yoke is already awake. At 1am, in a kitchen far from the bustle of Kuala Lumpur's daytime crow... Read More