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The internationally acclaimed electronic dance music (EDM) festival Tomorrowland is set to debut in Asia, with Pattaya’s Wisdom Valley officially confirmed as the venue for the 2026 event. Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced the confirmation, highlighting...

In a shocking incident in Alor Setar, Kedah, four criminals fleeing from a series of break-ins in Johor collided with and fatally injured a police officer during a botched getaway.The incident occurred at about 3:30pm on 7 August at...

A tragic accident at a popular tourist destination in Xinjiang, China, has claimed five lives and left 24 others injured after a suspension bridge cable snapped. The incident occurred on 7 August at the Xiata Scenic Area in Zhaosu...

An SBS Transit cross-border bus was left wedged under a height barrier at Johor Bahru Customs after mistakenly entering a motorcycle lane, causing a brief traffic jam. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among passengers or the bus captain.The 12-second...

Malaysia recorded a significant increase in HIV cases in 2024, with the majority of new infections affecting young adults. According to official health data, 75% of the 3,185 newly reported patients were between the ages of 20 and 39...

Malaysia is preparing to overhaul its highway toll collection method with a new barrier-free toll system that mirrors Singapore’s Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) model. The multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system aims to tackle persistent traffic congestion, especially on major...

A man believed to be the mastermind behind a high-profile robbery and housebreaking syndicate was fatally shot during a police operation in Kuala Lumpur (KL) on 6 August. The 36-year-old suspect, who had racked up 44 previous criminal offences,...

United States — United Airlines experienced a significant technical malfunction on 6 August, causing all its mainline flights to be grounded across multiple major airports in the US. The airline has warned passengers to expect widespread delays into the...

TAIWAN – A family dispute rooted in long-term financial tension ended in bloodshed when a woman in Chiayi County fatally stabbed her husband in a fit of rage. The couple, known to be under financial stress, reportedly had frequent...

WASHINGTON – Former US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to impose a sweeping 100% tariff on all imported microchips and semiconductors, a move that could send shockwaves through the global tech and electronics industries.Trump made the announcement...