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End of an era as BBC shuts down long wave radio service after almost 100 years
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (307+ words) LONDON, June 28 " The BBC has shut down its long wave radio service after almost 100 years, PA Media/dpa reported. BBC Radio 4, which was the last long wave radio station in the United Kingdom (UK), had the service permanently switched off…...
Cendol spritz and pistachio dreams: Gourmand fragrances sweeten Asia's perfume scene
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (449+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 " Food-inspired fragrances are gaining popularity not only among perfume enthusiasts in Malaysia but also in Indonesia, where scents inspired by local favourites such as kopi ikat tepi, cendol and ketayap are attracting a growing following. While gourmand…...
Jolin Tsai drives "Pleasure" to Album of the Year glory at Golden Melody Awards
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (358+ words) TAIPEI, June 28 " Mandopop megastar Jolin Tsai won album of the "year on Saturday in Taipei, at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world, Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards. While Taiwan has only 23 million people, its pop "music…...
Kota Samarahan to serve as alternative venue for major state events as Kuching nears saturation, says state minister
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (433+ words) KOTA SAMARAHAN, June 28 " Kota Samarahan is being positioned as an alternative hub for major state events through the upcoming Samarahan Boulevard development, as Kuching approaches saturation, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah....
China sleeper hit "Dear You" sends director and stars to KL this July as Malaysia box office surges
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (277+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 " Director Lan Hongchun and lead actors Li Sitong and Wang Yantong will meet Malaysian fans in Kuala Lumpur next month as China's sleeper hit Dear You continues its strong run at the local box office. The Teochew-language…...
Tomica opens official Factory corner at Suria KLCC following Kuala Lumpur brand store debut
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (649+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 " Tomica, the Japanese toy car brand, has enjoyed enduring popularity since its launch by TOMY Company, Ltd. in 1970. Envisioned by TOMY's second president, Masaya Toyama, Tomica is a line of die-cast miniature vehicles and playsets often described…...
Apple's movie play? Get fans into cinemas first
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (349+ words) LOS ANGELES, June 27 " Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP. The firm, which launched Apple TV+ in…...
Malaysian Swifties throw Taylor Swift "bachelorette party" ahead of reported wedding day
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (637+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, June 27" Local Swifties are bringing the wedding bells to KL, with a group of Malaysian fans organising a dedicated "bachelorette party" to celebrate Taylor Swift ahead of her big day. Although the Love Story singer has kept tight-lipped…...
Olivia Wilde turns up heat in "The Invite: Messy love, dinner-party chaos and uncomfortable truths
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (517+ words) LOS ANGELES, June 26 " As she directed and starred in the sexy romantic comedy The Invite, Olivia Wilde took a deep dive into discussions about relationships and how they survive " conversations her co-stars joined with open arms. "There was an amazing…...
New Jeans" Danielle files complaint against HYBE, ADOR over "unfair treatment" as S. Korea watchdog opens probe
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (308+ words) SEOUL, June 26 " New Jeans member Danielle Marsh has lodged a complaint with South Korea's competition watchdog against HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR, alleging unfair trade practices in the latest development in the group's ongoing legal dispute with its management. According…...