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Police obtain four-day remand for 10 teens over Merotai Besar assault on student heading to Friday prayers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 -- Police have obtained a four-day remand order against ten male teenagers detained in connection with an assault on a student who was on his way to Friday prayers in Merotai Besa... Read More


New Circle Line set to transform Singapore's MRT commute

SINGAPORE, July 4 -- More than 10,000 commuters are set to enjoy shorter and more direct journeys when three new Circle Line stations open on July 12, finally completing the MRT line's loop after more... Read More


Immigration detains man linked to viral post alleging possession of both Malaysian and Bangladeshi passports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 -- The Immigration Department of Malaysia has detained a Bangladeshi man in Kuantan after a viral social media post allegedly showed him holding both a Malaysian international pas... Read More


Disabled woman feared drowned after falling off bridge near home in Dungun

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 -- A 47-year-old woman with a mental disability is feared to have drowned after allegedly falling from a bridge into a river near Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah (AMBS), Dungun, yes... Read More


Taylor Swift's wedding gown is finally revealed - even if the official photos aren't

NEW YORK, July 4 -- Taylor Swift managed to keep the biggest fashion secret of the year under wraps until after she married Travis Kelce - and no, it wasn't a Stella McCartney gown. Instead, the pop ... Read More


Sentenced to be Teletubbies or 'pocong': The inside story behind Indonesia's viral duct taped 'criminals'

JAKARTA, July 4 -- It looked like something straight out of neighbourhood vigilante justice: two alleged trespassers completely cocooned in duct tape until one resembled Tinky Winky from the Teletubbi... Read More


High Court sets October trial dates for Nhaveen murder case following overturned acquittal

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 -- The High Court here has scheduled eight trial dates in October for four men charged with the murder of teenager T Nhaveen nine years ago. Deputy Public Prosecutor Amril Johari ... Read More


Singapore traffic cop jailed after misusing police systems to help friend threaten ex-girlfriend

SINGAPORE, July 3 -- A suspended traffic police officer has been jailed for 16 months after using government systems to help a friend identify a police informant, leading to threats against the woman.... Read More


Not just a camera: Anthony Loke explains the 'ecosystem' behind AwAS maintenance costs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has corrected claims regarding the maintenance costs of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS), clarifying that the actual annual cost for... Read More


G-Dragon takes Unesco World Heritage role in Busan, pushes 'peace through culture' message

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, which will be held in Busan later this month, according ... Read More