NSTviral: Popular UK YouTubers record encounter with corrupt cop in Malaysia [Watch]
KUALA LUMPUR: A popular YouTube couple from the UK, who are on an adventure across the world, had a brush … Read more
No recent spike in tech-facilitated sexual harm, but AI poses concern for future: Women’s groups
The centre was launched in January 2023 by SHE and Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) to help victims report … Read more
Nik Nazmi: Forestry Dept confirms no illegal logging, encroachment in Kedah’s Ulu Muda
KULIM, Jan 28 — The Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) has confirmed that there is no illegal logging or … Read more
Want to save the world? Ask the big, what-if questions, says Moderna co-founder Noubar Afeyan
The Armenian businessman was in Singapore in November 2023 to attend the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. He also announced that … Read more
4-year-old girl dies in River Valley accident, woman arrested for careless driving
SINGAPORE – Four-year-old Zara Mei celebrated her birthday on New Year’s Day and went on her first skiing trip in … Read more
‘Active foreign policy’ ensures Singapore’s interests are served amid global uncertainty: President Tharman
INTERACTING WITH COUNTRIES AS THEY EVOLVE Mr Tharman was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a three-day state visit … Read more
Clean-up volunteers at Batu Caves see improvement in public awareness after this year’s Thaipusam celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — It was a joyful and vibrant Thaipusam celebration this year as over a million devotees, … Read more
PM Anwar shares insights on Madani concept with Muslim thinker Sheikh Tareq
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today shared insights with Muslim thinker Sheikh Tareq Al-Suwaidan … Read more
Early childhood programme KidStart to expand nationwide by 2025
SINGAPORE – More children from lower-income homes will receive help over the next two years from a programme to support … Read more
Singapore woman gets 4 years jail for flipping hot pot of boiling soup on man, causing burns on 29 per cent of his body
SINGAPORE, Jan 25 — A woman who flipped a pot of boiling soup onto a man, causing him to suffer … Read more
After disgraced crypto entrepreneur’s ‘enjoyable’ Singapore prison experience, focus turns to exchange in Hong Kong
Although he is “not to the point of highly recommending it per se … it’s something that if everyone got … Read more
Transport ministry supports proposal on Kudat-Palawan ferry route
KUDAT, Jan 25 — The Transport Ministry supports the initiative to issue an international ferry permit for the Kudat-Pulau Palawan … Read more
Second case of far-right radicalisation: 16-year-old Singaporean who identified as white supremacist issued restriction order under ISA
SINGAPORE, Jan 24 — A 16-year-old Singaporean student who identified as a white supremacist and aspired to conduct attacks against … Read more
What is behind Malaysia’s corruption crackdown that’s ensnared Daim Zainuddin, former aide of Mahathir Mohamad?
Mahathir has described the ongoing investigations as selective persecution, even claiming that the MACC had done nothing to look into … Read more
HR minister: Govt targets 150,000 enrolments for National Training Week 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Human Resources Ministry is targeting 150,000 enrolments for National Training Week 2024 (NTW 2024) … Read more
Second case of far-right radicalisation: 16-year-old Singaporean who identified as white supremacist issued restriction order under ISA
SINGAPORE, Jan 24 — A 16-year-old Singaporean student who identified as a white supremacist and aspired to conduct attacks against … Read more
Alibaba’s South Asian platform Daraz names new CEO in latest executive reshuffling at the Chinese e-commerce giant
Daraz Group, a South Asian online shopping platform owned by Alibaba Group Holding, has named a new chief executive, amid … Read more
119 people under probe for suspected roles in unlicensed moneylending
SINGAPORE – A total of 119 people aged between 17 and 72 are being investigated for their suspected involvement in … Read more
Abandoned Singapore mall becomes unlikely art haven
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 — In Singapore, where graffiti is banned, young creatives have taken over an abandoned mall, spray painting … Read more
Singapore jails self-styled religious teacher with HIV for 21 years for sexually abusing underage boys
He sexually abused them over several years from 2014, offering them gifts such as a second-hand PlayStation or game credits. … Read more