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Welcome to the world of 'Pewaris Susuk' - a movie filled with the mysteries of the dark world and led by the ever-reliable Rosyam Nor

Besides the veteran star Rosyam, the charisma of Sarimah and the courage of Alya power the new movie, brought to horror fans by Primeworks Studios.

Singapore

Two in three Singapore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll

SINGAPORE: Two in three businesses here have been moderately to severely affected by the war in the Middle East, which has driven up energy and logistics costs, a Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey has found.

India

Maoist landmine legacy haunts India

LANKAPALLI, India: India's blood-soaked six-decade Maoist insurgency may be over, but a lethal legacy remains: hundreds of crude landmines planted by the rebels along forest tracks.

Technology

Australia and New Zealand central banks monitoring Anthropic's Mythos release

SYDNEY, April ⁠22 (Reuters) - The central banks of Australia and New Zealand said ⁠on Wednesday they were monitoring the release of Anthropic's advanced ‌Mythos artificial intelligence model, joining authorities around the world in expressing concerns about the new cybersecurity risks it poses.

Banking

Bank Negara international reserves at US$128.8bil as at April 15

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$128.8 billion as at April 15, 2026. 

Entertainment

Singaporean actor Andie Chen reflects on 11th acting loss at Star Awards

Despite winning the Star Search acting competition in 2007 and being in the industry for 19 years, Chen has not won any Star Awards.

Energy

Oil prices dip after Trump announces ceasefire

LONDON: Oil prices eased on Wednesday as investors assessed the outlook for U.S.-Iran peace talks after the U.S. announced an extension of the ceasefire.

AseanPlus News

Supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, YoungStarz Tour unveils three budding young singers

Three young singers were successfully unearthed at the YoungStarz Tour (YST) Radio Lagu Hits 2026 competition which opened the school tour series on Sunday (April 19).

Nation

Tuanku Muhriz to open Negri Sembilan assembly despite ouster attempt

SEREMBAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, will officially open the first meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Negri Sembilan legislative assembly on Thursday (April 23) despite an attempt to depose him, says Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim.

Tennis

Tennis-Venus hopes to play French Open after clay comeback in Madrid

April 22 (Reuters) - Venus Williams ⁠said she hopes to play this year's French Open ⁠after returning to compete on clay for the first ‌time in five years and losing in the opening round of the Madrid Open.

China

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly

HONG KONG: China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families.

Metro News

NIAVS 2026 reflects Penang’s rise as business event hub

MORE than RM80mil worth of high-end audio and visual systems were showcased at the Northern International Audio & Visual Show (NIAVS) 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, emphasising Penang's growing appeal as a hub for high-value international business events.

Cybersecurity

North Korean hackers suspected of US$300mil crypto heist

A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300mil (RM1.18bil) in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year.

Economy

Singapore says trade through Malacca Strait must remain free

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said passage through the straits of Malacca and Singapore, a key trade chokepoint brought into focus by the war in Iran, must remain free for all and that the city-state won't support any efforts to restrict it.

Sabah & Sarawak

King extends personal contribution to Sandakan fire victims

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has graciously extended a personal contribution to assist families affected by the fire tragedy in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan.

Nation

Sarawak Customs seizes almost RM2mil worth of contraband in Bintulu warehouse

BINTULU: The Customs Department has seized almost RM2mil worth of contraband cigarettes and liquor during a raid on a warehouse here.

AseanPlus News

It's back - Fifth Celebrity Charity Golf returns and calls for corporate support to help struggling artistes

Karyawan continues its commitment to advocating for the welfare of local artistes through the organisation of the fifth Celebrity Charity Golf on May 10.

Philippines

Calapan City in Philippines hits 42°C ‘danger’ heat index; residents warned

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro: The city's disaster risk reduction and management office (DRRMO) on Wednesday (April 22) warned residents of dangerous heat levels after the heat index reached 42 degrees Celsius late morning.

Japan

China, South Korea object to Japanese PM Takaichi’s ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine

TOKYO: A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry on Tuesday (April 21) objected to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine, saying that China "firmly opposes and strongly condemns" her actions.

China

Beijing announces China FM Wang Yi to visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar

BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (April 21) that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday through Sunday, with Cambodia expected to feature prominently on the trip through a new high-level security and diplomatic format.