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Sumitaba Japanese Kitchen reopens in Taman Desa, showcasing 'live unagi' and grilled items

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- After three years in hibernation, Sumitaba Japanese Restaurant, formerly located in Bukit Jalil, is back and bringing its "live" unagi preparation to Taman Desa. Brothers Mat... Read More


Malaysia's chip ambitions: From assembly hub to semiconductor powerhouse

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Semiconductors are behind much of the technology people use every day, from smartphones and cars to bank cards, air-conditioners and the data centres powering artificial intel... Read More


Sarawak to close 647 schools for five days from Sept 7 to 11 as haze persists

KUCHING, Sept. 4 -- A total of 647 schools in Sarawak will be closed for five days from September 7 to 11 due to persistent haze with no significant signs of improvement. Sarawak Education director O... Read More


Astro Originals, Netflix announce September 11 premiere for 'Kudrat 1968: High Council' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Fans of Projek: High Council will soon get to see what came before the acclaimed series, with Kudrat 1968: High Council set to premiere on September 11. The four-episode preq... Read More


King declares emergency in Serian over hazardous haze

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the declaration of an emergency throughout the Serian Division in Sarawak following worsening haze that has reached ... Read More


King consents to emergency declaration in Serian as haze reaches hazardous levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the declaration of an emergency throughout the Serian Division in Sarawak following worsening haze that has reached ... Read More


TMJ says no issue paying Singapore tax on land sale exceeding RM4b

JOHOR BARU, Sept. 4 -- Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim says he has no reservations about paying a hefty tax bill linked to the planned sale of his 16.6-hectare landholding in Singapore. The ... Read More


Singapore's cleanliness paradox: Better habits, higher standards - and more complaints

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- Singaporeans appear to be getting better at cleaning up after themselves. Yet they are also becoming harder to please. Satisfaction with the cleanliness of public spaces fell to... Read More


Japanese folklore comes alive in Kuala Lumpur through Yokai Tales: Japan's 47 Prefectures

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Stories can be told in many ways - through the lens of a camera, the rhythm of music, or the strokes of a brush that bring legends and imagination to life. Japanese folklore ... Read More


Actor Kwak Si-yang to wed Lovelyz's Yoo Ji-ae in private November ceremony

SEOUL, Sept. 4 -- South Korean actor Kwak Si-yang and Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae will marry later this year, their agencies has confirmed. According to Soompi, the pair, who have reportedly been dating... Read More