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Viu Malaysia stakes its claim in OTT by championing local originals over global giants
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (514+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 " Viu Malaysia has indeed carved out its place in the ever-evolving over-the-top (OTT) streaming landscape. While platforms like Netflix and Disney+ are known for their steady stream of high-profile global content, a key question remains: how does…...
Ditch the film: SPPF debuts Japanese spray-on car paint protection tech in Malaysia
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (276+ words) PETALING JAYA, Jan 28 " A new sprayed-on, adhesive-free approach to vehicle paint protection was introduced in Malaysia, highlighting how automotive surface protection technology is evolving beyond conventional films. The system was unveiled by SPPF Malaysia at a showcase event held at…...
‘I’m calling it off’: Arijit Singh shocks Bollywood with sudden retirement on social media
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (209+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 " Arijit Singh, one of India's highest-paid and most prominent Bollywood singers, abruptly announced his retirement on social media last night, leaving millions of fans in shock and disappointment. Expressing his gratitude to his fans, Arijit said he…...
Alex Honnold’s ‘Skyscraper Live’ Hits 6.2 Million Views on Netflix
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (133+ words) Skyscraper Live," a stream of Alex Honnold's free solo climb of one of the tallest buildings in the world, reached 6.2 million views on Netflix. Alex Honnold Was Paid Less Than $1 Million for 'Skyscraper Live' - Why So Little? Alex Honnold on…...
Video falsely places tribute to Minneapolis shooting victim in Times Square
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (390+ words) Tributes and rallies abounded in remembrance of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but social media posts claiming his picture was projected onto a large billboard in…...
After backlash, Anwar tells Parliament ‘diagnostic test’ for Year One enrolment scrapped
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (416+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 " Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament this morning that the Education Ministry will scrap the proposed "diagnostic test" for six-year-olds to enrol into Year One. The announcement came amid growing concerns that the test would…...
Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1181+ words) By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin is struggling to hold ground as concerns over the strength of the yen and fiscal instability drove a divergence between crypto and traditional safe-haven assets. Bitcoin fell 0.8% in 24 hours to…...
Trump dispatches border czar as judge weighs legality of ICE raids in Minnesota
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (725+ words) US President Donald Trump announced Monday he is sending a top official to Minnesota as outrage grew over his administration's militarised immigration raids and the shooting dead of a second protester in Minneapolis. Trump said that Tom Homan, his point…...
Gus Kenworthy Reveals He Had a “Heated Rivalry”-Style Relationship with Miley Cyrus Before Coming Out as Gay
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (490+ words) Olympic athlete-turned-actor Gus Kenworthy says he had a Heated Rivalry-style "secret relationship" before coming out as gay, that he hid with friend Miley Cyrus Kenworthy called Cyrus his "Rose," in reference to the Heated Rivalry character whom another character dates…...
9 ways to help your tween navigate friend groups
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (460+ words) This guide offers clear, doable ways to support your tween without micromanaging. You will find what to notice in group dynamics, phrases to keep conversations open, and small actions that build your child's skills today. Create a quick sketch of…...