Bukit Bintang event draws huge crowds and strong economic backing while critics raise cultural concerns and leaders defend Malaysia’s tourism-driven strategy

A resurfaced claim by actor Ruby Rose has triggered an official investigation, highlighting the complexities of handling historical allegations in the public ey...

An influx of regional and international visitors during Thailand’s New Year festival is driving a fragile recovery in southern provinces months after devastatin...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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