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Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan's 'Overdo' fuels Malaysian fan frenzy with Sunway Pyramid pop-up (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- Chinese dramas have evolved beyond being merely a streaming obsession in Malaysia, emerging as a cultural phenomenon that increasingly rivals other international productions. ... Read More


Negeri Sembilan to swear In new menteri besar this morning, chosen candidate still unknown

KUALA PILAH, Aug. 2 -- Negeri Sembilan will install its new menteri besar this morning, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to take place at the Balairung Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti at 10.15a... Read More


Stephen Chow says he 'really doesn't know how to act' despite decades as a Hong Kong comedy legend

HONG KONG, Aug. 2 -- Stephen Chow has spent decades making millions laugh and picked up some of Hong Kong cinema's biggest acting honours - but the comedy legend insists he "really doesn't know how to... Read More


Politics matters, economy matters more if not most - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 2 -- Politics shapes governments, but the economy shapes elections. That is perhaps the most important lesson emerging from the latest political developments in Negeri Sembilan. M... Read More


Seismic shift in Malaysian politics as BN-Perikatan ousts Pakatan heavyweights in Negeri Sembilan poll

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- Negeri Sembilan woke up to a transformed political landscape this morning after voters decisively handed control of the state to a Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional ... Read More


Seismic shift in Malaysian politics as BN-PN ousts Pakatan heavyweights in Negeri Sembilan poll

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- Negeri Sembilan woke up to a transformed political landscape this morning after voters decisively handed control of the state to a Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional ... Read More


Anthony Loke's first defeat in 22 years and what it tells us - Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 2 -- Anthony Loke has lost Chennah. That announcement carries weight because, for 22 years, he had never lost an election. Since 2004, Loke had built one of the most consistent el... Read More


Negeri Sembilan confirms two Undang appointments, declares three other claimants invalid

SEREMBAN, Aug. 1 -- The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) has formally recognised two newly installed Undang and declared three individuals who claimed the titles of Undang Sungei Ujong, Rembau and Jele... Read More


Who is Ismail Lasim, the new Negeri Sembilan menteri besar?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Datuk Ismail Lasim has been officially sworn in as the new menteri besar of Negeri Sembilan before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. ... Read More


Negeri Sembilan and the lessons of the Three Kingdoms - Omar Mustapha

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 1 -- Large political turning points are seldom recognised in their own moment. The Negeri Sembilan election will be recorded by many as another state contest, notable for the twin d... Read More