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'Kongsi': How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia's food system

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- In the bustling corners of Old Klang Road, hidden within a kampung almost forgotten and right next to the Klang River, sits a cooperative space where a small but passionate gr... Read More


Fans and fashion converge as Thai heartthrob Joong Archen launches Bonia's Pavilion KL concept store

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was alive yesterday with heart-shaped finger gestures and flashing cameras as Thai actor and model Joong Archen made a much-anticipated appearance at Bon... Read More


Rose and Katseye set to ignite Grammys stage with high-voltage K-pop double shot

SEOUL, Jan. 31 -- The Grammys haven't felt this much K-pop static in the air for a long while, and Rose is walking straight into it with the kind of momentum that feels both historic and a little punk... Read More


Indonesia can be back stronger as an emerging market by May 2026 - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- The recent alert issued by MSCI regarding Indonesia's equity market status has sent tremors through regional financial markets. Headlines have been dramatic, trading sessions... Read More


Critically injured boyfriend now awake, but cops say still too weak for questioning in suspected Batu Pahat murder-suicide

BATU PAHAT, Jan. 31 -- The 44-year-old man suspected to have killed his girlfriend at a rented house in Taman Damai II last Tuesday has regained consciousness but remains under close police monitoring... Read More


Worker behind viral CNY 'cry-cry horse' mistake rewarded with 12 years of ang pow

SHANGHAI, Jan. 31 -- It started with a simple production error - a mouth stitched the wrong way round - and ended with a factory worker in Yiwu, China, being promised 12 years' worth of ang pow. The ... Read More


Worker behind viral 'cry-cry horse' mistake rewarded with 8,888-yuan CNY bonus for 12 years

SHANGHAI, Jan. 31 -- It started with a simple production error - a mouth stitched the wrong way round - and ended with a factory worker in Yiwu, China, being promised 12 years' worth of ang pow. The ... Read More


Decision on Sarawak election date still 'a long way off', says Abang Johari

KUCHING, Jan. 31 -- The decision on when the Sarawak state election (PRN) will be held is still a long way off, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Amid growing speculation ov... Read More


Hannah Yeoh gives herself 100 days to move housing forward for Rimba Kiara longhouse residents

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said she plans to resolve the housing issue for 98 families near Taman Rimba Kiara within the next 100 days, ensuring they receive per... Read More


KL's flash floods show why making the city liveable matters, says Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Minister Hannah Yeoh said flash floods remain one of the biggest sources of anxiety for Kuala Lumpur residents, often causing property damage and disruption during heavy rain.... Read More