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Philippines slams AI-generated YouTube clip on Sabah stand-off with Royal Malaysian Navy, calls it 'entirely fabricated'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 14 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has criticised a YouTube video spreading disinformation over an alleged stand-off with the Royal Malaysian Navy over contested Sabah waters... Read More


IGP warns of 'unhealthy confrontation', urges Umno Youth and DAP to call off rival Jalur Gemilang events in Penang

KEPALA BATAS, Aug. 14 -- The police have urged the cancellation of a planned gathering in Bertam heretoday over the issue of Malaysian flag, to prevent any confrontation between opposing groups. PDRM... Read More


'Sexual predator': Former Singapore teacher jailed for taking student to hotel, targeting two other teens on social media

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 -- A former secondary school teacher has received a nine-month jail sentence after prosecutors described him as a "sexual predator" who targeted three teenage girls in 2021. The 33... Read More


Singapore crime scene visit: Four suspected housebreakers taken back to Bukit Timah sites under police escort

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 -- Four Chinese nationals accused of possessing housebreaking tools were brought under police guard to locations in Bukit Timah on Wednesday, less than a week after their arrests in... Read More


A four-decade career in the skies comes to an emotional end as Malaysia Airlines veteran shares her final flight with her daughter

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 14 -- After 40 years of service, Malaysia Airlines lead stewardess Zuhaimi Hashim has completed her final flight, with her daughter, Delilah - also a crew member - by her side. Ac... Read More


Kajang cops: Foreign student who hit three motorcycles, hurt six bystanders stressed over life and studies in Malaysia

KAJANG, Aug. 14 -- The foreign woman who hit three motorcycles and hurt six others while brandishing two knives were believed to be suffering from stress, police said. Kajang district police chief AC... Read More


AirAsia KL-Incheon flight makes surprise landing in Gimpo instead, passengers report confusion and two-hour delay

SEOUL, Aug. 14 -- Passengers on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul's Incheon International Airport reportedly faced a delay of more than two hours after the aircraft unexpectedly landed at G... Read More


AirAsia KL-Incheon flight diverts to Gimpo due to adverse weather; airline apologises for miscommunication, offers vouchers

SEOUL, Aug. 14 -- Passengers on AirAsia X Flight D7 506 from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul's Incheon International Airport experienced a delay of over two hours after the aircraft was diverted to Gimpo Intern... Read More


'We panicked': Mother of Zara Qairina says no clear explanation before refusing post-mortem

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 14 -- The mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, Noraidah Lamat, has reportedly said that she was in shock and panic when asked to consent to a post-mortem immediately after her... Read More


Pinched, poked and 'clipped': Singapore woman, 68, charged over bizarre scissors, nail clipper attack on domestic helper

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 -- A 68-year-old woman has been accused of injuring her domestic helper with a pair of scissors and a nail clipper. Her alleged actions caused the helper to suffer multiple injurie... Read More