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Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi and Vishu mark season of renewal and unity across diverse communities

Tamil, Sikh and Malayalee celebrations highlight shared themes of gratitude, reflection and cultural continuity amid Malaysia’s multicultural fabric

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Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai

Celebrated singer Asha Bhosle, whose prolific career spanned more than seven decades and over 12,000 songs, has died in Mumbai following illness, her family con...

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Songkran returns across Southeast Asia despite heatwave and energy pressures

Thailand’s famed water festival remains a major cultural and tourism draw, while similar New Year celebrations rooted in Theravada Buddhism are observed across...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks US appeals court to overturn sentence

Lawyers for the US music mogul have urged a federal appeals court to overturn his four-year sentence, arguing the judge relied on evidence linked to acquitted c...

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Palm Sunday rites mark start of Holy Week for Christians nationwide

Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, where he was received as the Messiah

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Special menu? Man finds live slug ‘moving’ in his salad

He questioned who would be responsible, and that he was eating at a popular furniture outlet in Johor Bahru. – March 28, 2026

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Music legend Zainalabidin to stage final grand concert in Singapore

The final performance will mark the 50th anniversary of his storied career

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Oxford English Dictionary adds Malaysian and Singaporean terms in latest global update

The latest OED update reflects the growing influence of Southeast Asian English, with entries such as “agak-agak,” “boleh,” “wayang” and “jialat” now recognised...

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Sarawak Delta elevated to UNESCO-status global geo-park site

To mark the UNESCO status, Sarawak has agreed to host the second edition of the Green and Geopark Excellence Awards (GAGA)

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Jury awards over US$19m to woman who accused Bill Cosby of 1970s sexual assault

A California civil jury has ruled in favour of Donna Motsinger, who alleged she was drugged and raped by the disgraced entertainer more than five decades ago

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Hollywood legend Chuck Norris dies at 86

In a statement posted on Instagram, the family announced that Norris passed away on Thursday morning. - March 21, 2026

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Up to 23,000 public responses received over Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit project

With roadworks being carried out along the LRT route on the island now, 23,000 people have posted comments and recommendations at the special booths for public...

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WTCKL brings festive cheer to elderly at RSK Cheras through Infaq Kasih 3.0

Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim emphasises that Infaq Kasih goes beyond being an annual charity activity, serving instead as a platform to reinforce values of humanity