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From sky to land: AirAsia plane opens first restaurant in Malaysia
AirAsia's new Santan and T&Co restaurant located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia serves airplane meals in-store, including their classic Nasi Lemak
Malaysian lawmakers repeal 'fake news' law
It was the second attempt by the lower house to overturn the law after MPs voted to repeal it last year only for the upper chamber to block it. But the upper house is only able to block a bill once, meaning the law will now be scrapped.
Singapore returning millions linked to Malaysia's 1MDB scandal
The city-state is one of several countries that launched probes into allegations that billions of dollars were misappropriated from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB
Vietnamese woman in North Korea murder case loses bid for release
Doan Thi Huong breaks down in tears as a prosecutor tells a court the attorney-general rejects a request to free her
Lucas Matthysse retires after TKO loss to Pacquiao
The Argentinian boxing star says he's already proud to have fulfilled his dream of being a world champion
PH completes ASEAN Schools Games basketball sweep
The Philippine boys and girls' basketball teams overwhelm their opponents in the regional competition for student-athletes
PH picks up 4 ASEAN Schools Games golds
Four members of the Philippine athletics girls’ team deliver in the opening weekend of the regional competition for student-athletes
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Pacquiao fought Matthysse despite secret heart ailment
The Filipino boxing legend got diagnosed with an 'inborn heart ailment' just a week before his bout with Lucas Matthysse
Pacquiao provides blueprint to athletic excellence
The Filipino athletes set to compete in the Asiad only need to look at the boxing icon to know the true meaning of focus and discipline
LOOK: Jeff Horn calls for Pacquiao rematch after Matthysse TKO
The Australian boxer issued a rematch challenge over Twitter and Instagram
Matthysse got scared, says Pacquiao
The Filipino champion didn’t expect the power-punching Matthysse to become his first knockout victim in 9 years
Pacquiao sparmate Kambosos stops Filipino Magboo
Australian George Kambosos makes short work of Batangas native Jay Ar Magboo in the Pacquiao-Matthysse undercard
Punch stats back up Pacquiao dominance
Manny Pacquiao lands 79 of 181 power punches, more than twice as many as Lucas Matthysse's record
Pacquiao on new trainer Buboy: ‘He’s effective’
Freddie Roach may no longer be in his corner, but Manny Pacquiao manages to debunk notions that he’s a washout
Philippines erupts in joy after Pacquiao win
Manny Pacquiao is the 'hottest property in boxing again' after his TKO win over Argentine Lucas Matthysse
'Nothing is impossible': Senators congratulate colleague Pacquiao
Senator Manny Pacquiao is hailed as the nation's 'pride and joy' as he emerges victorious in the ring against Argentine fighter Lucas Matthysse
With TKO of Matthysse, Pacquiao reclaims adulation of Filipinos
Manny Pacquiao also heaps praises on President Duterte who flew to Malaysia to watch him fight
Pacquiao vows to keep fighting: 'Do I look 39?'
The Filipino boxing great plans to defend the WBA regular welterweight belt after snatching it from Argentine Lucas Matthysse
Duterte hails Pacquiao after watching bout beside Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad joins President Rodrigo Duterte in doing the Philippine leader's trademark fist pump for Senator Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao TKOs Matthysse to steal WBA title
(UPDATED) The Filipino boxing legend hikes his number of wins to 60 against 7 losses and two draws
Filipino Tepora stops Mexican foe to claim featherweight world crown
Waiting for his opening throughout, the pride of Cebu City pounced in the 9th round and forced the referee to stop the bout
HIGHLIGHTS: Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse fight
The Filipino boxing legend and the Argentine champion duke it out at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, July 15
Tepora guns for world title, 5 other Filipinos see action
Cebuano pride Jhack Tepora takes on Mexican Edivaldo Ortega for the WBA featherweight title
Ex-world champs give Pacquiao 50-50 chance vs Matthysse
Former world champions Rodel Mayol and Marlon Tapales think Lucas Matthysse is a solid fighter
Brace for secret Pacquiao punch
Chief Pacquiao trainer Buboy Fernandez hints at strategies that may just stop Lucas Matthysse in his tracks
Pacquiao wants early KO as Matthysse aims to hurt
Manny Pacquiao boasts he feels like in his 20s again but Lucas Matthysse also looks poised to end the Filipino's 23-year career in a flicker
Pacquiao-Matthysse: No weight problems
The Filipino boxing legend and the Argentine champion slug it out for the WBA regular welterweight title in Kuala Lumpur on July 15
Pacquiao right on target, chips Fernandez's tooth
In a burst of adrenaline rush during training, Pacquiao flicks his fist a bit too fast and hits trainer Buboy Fernandez
Cancer survivor conjures up 'the old Pacquiao'
Trainer Justin Fortune, the Australian trainer who has had chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery, and is now in remission, says the 39-year-old went through a 'shorter, faster and more intense' training
Matthysse out to cement ring legacy vs Pacquiao
The trainer of the Argentine boxer predicts Lucas Matthysse will stop Manny Pacquiao in the 6th or 7th round
De La Hoya calls Pacquiao best fighter ever
The former poster boy of boxing admits, though, that Pacquiao has lost a step or two due to his age
Ancajas: Agility, speed key to Pacquiao victory over Matthysse
Filipino world champion Jerwin Ancajas thinks Lucas Matthysse’s onrushing style is tailor-made for Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao beware! I'm going home with my belt, says Matthysse
Knockout specialist Lucas Matthysse is better than Pacquiao conqueror Jeff Horn, the Filipino's conditioning coach admits
Pacquiao sparring partner: Kambosos reaps rewards
Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr. gets to climb the ring against JR Magboo as one of the Pacquiao-Matthysse undercards
Tepora aims for world acclaim like Pacquiao
Unbeaten Filipino boxer Jhack Tepora will clash with Mexican Edivaldo Ortega for the WBA featherweight title
Pacquiao sweats it out, Matthysse holds back
The Filipino boxing superstar gives a glimpse of what he can do against the Argentinian champion
Minus Roach, Pacquiao gets a jolt
The Filipino boxing icon is in better shape after a change in training pattern, insists conditioning coach Fortune
Pacquiao now locked, loaded, ready to fire
Pacquiao is eager to reclaim his place among world boxing's elite
Pacquiao is now like a monster, a superstorm – Buboy
Friend and trainer Buboy Fernandez says the Filipino boxing icon is in his sharpest form in recent years
Matthysse 100 percent sure of beating Pacquiao
The Argentine champ intends to send the Filipino boxing into his retirement
Matthysse arrives in Malaysia week before Pacquiao bout
The Argentine champion will defend the WBA 'regular' welterweight belt against the Filipino boxing legend on July 15
Lifter Colonia braces for Olympic-level competition at SEA Games 2017
Nestor Colonia will also be competing with an injured knee at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia late this month
Kuala Lumpur ready for 2017 SEA Games – officials
Kuala Lumpur Sports City is set to be the focal point for the 29th Southeast Asian Games
PH judo team expects at least 5 medals in 2017 SEA Games
The Philippines is sending Filipino Japanese athletes Kohei Kohagura Keisei Nakano Shugen Nakano Kiyomi Watanabe Mariya Takahashi and Davao City native Sydney Sy Tancontian to Kuala Lumpur
FULL LIST: 2017 Philippines SEA Games athlete rosters
View the complete list of athletes who will represent the Philippines at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Pinoy-dominated ‘Saturday Night Fever’ revives '70s in Kuala Lumpur
After successful runs in Manila and Kuala Lumpur the show is set to make its way to Singapore On September 25 the cast will bring 70s disco to the Marina Bay Sands
Malaysia to allow rally amid fears of racial tensions
Kuala Lumpur mayor Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz quoted by the state owned Bernama news agency confirms approval was granted for the so called red shirt rally for ethnic Malay rights on Wednesday September 1
Pressure rises on Malaysian PM as ex-leader backs protests
Participants were electrified by the statesman s appearance
