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GE16 Election Night promises surprises wrapped in surprises

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 29 -- As anything goes is the current ethos of Malaysian politics, mayhem post-GE16 - ostensibly before the end of 2027 - is inevitable. A political vacuum precedes before a fragil... Read More


'If I die tomorrow, that's okay': Hong Kong drama queen Jessica Hsuan opens up about life, death and having no regrets

HONG KONG, Oct. 29 -- If she were to die tomorrow, Jessica Hsuan would have no regrets. The 56-year-old Hong Kong actress shared her views on mortality in an interview with As One on October 23, sayi... Read More


Battered Fish & Chip Co. brings a faithful British chippy experience to REXKL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Spotted dick, faggots, coronation chicken. the British culinary canon has unleashed some truly fascinating creations upon the world, but none have taken to the rest of the wor... Read More


A road when it's dry, a river when it pours: How KL's SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- To most motorists, the SMART Tunnel is a way to bypass traffic congestion on the southern approach to Kuala Lumpur's city centre. Its primary purpose, however, goes beyond mov... Read More


Inside KL's SMART Tunnel: The hidden work behind its flood-fighting operation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- On a daily basis, motorists driving through the motorway section of Kuala Lumpur's SMART Tunnel may pass through without giving much thought to the two gates that remain shut ... Read More


Malaysia's latest haze cost RM8b in welfare losses, may have led to 1,700 deaths, report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysia's recent haze episode carried an estimated RM8 billion in welfare losses, while short-term exposure to fine particles from fires may have contributed to about 1,700 d... Read More


FMM report: Haze cost some Malaysian firms about RM280,000 in masks, medical expenses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- The recent haze has cost some Malaysian businesses additional haze-related expenses of at least RM280,000, according to a report commissioned by the Federation of Malaysian Ma... Read More


Menara Tun Perak, formerly Menara Maybank, on offer for full or partial sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Menara Tun Perak, the iconic Kuala Lumpur skyscraper formerly known as Menara Maybank, has reportedly been put up for sale after serving as the banking giant's headquarters fo... Read More


Transport minister takes first AirBorneo flight, stresses need for reliable air links to remote communities

MIRI, Oct. 29 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke took his first flight with AirBorneo on a trip from Miri to Limbang, highlighting the importance of rural air connectivity for communities in Sarawak a... Read More


Siti Nurhaliza says she narrowly escaped broken teeth after rehearsal fall left her face bruised

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza has revealed she narrowly escaped broken teeth and a split lip after a nasty rehearsal fall left her face bruised and injured. The 47-year-old singe... Read More