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What to know about Montblanc's Wes Anderson-inspired 'Let's Write' pop-up in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Montblanc has launched a Wes Anderson-inspired pop-up at The Gardens Mall, inviting visitors to rediscover the art of writing through its 'The Journey: Let's Write' showcase. ... Read More


Singapore preschool sees gastroenteritis outbreak, 26 affected but all recovered

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Health authorities in Singapore are looking into a suspected outbreak of gastroenteritis at PCF Sparkletots Preschool in Mountbatten. According to a joint statement by the Commu... Read More


Singapore company director pleads guilty to multi-million ringgit fake AI investment fraud

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Investors in Singapore chasing quick AI-powered trading profits lost big after a company director admitted to cheating them out of US$537,000 (RM2.27 million) - and potentially m... Read More


Malaysia's Versa cracks Forbes Asia's '100 to Watch' list of hottest startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia's fast-rising digital wealth platform Versa has been named to Forbes Asia's fifth annual "100 to Watch" list, a ranking that highlights the most promising small compa... Read More


Staff at Singapore foodcourt giant Koufu trained to be 'eyes and ears' spotting domestic violence

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- Foodcourt staff in Singapore are taking on a new role - spotting signs of domestic abuse. In July, 77 managers from Koufu, one of Singapore's largest foodcourt chains, were trai... Read More


Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Piracy and armed robbery cases in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait have reportedly surged this year, with incidents nearly quadrupling from 2024. Citing data fr... Read More


Malaysia targets global value chain with debut of edge AI processor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia has unveiled its first locally designed artificial intelligence processor, marking a step into the global race to build advanced electronic components. The chip, cal... Read More


Beanie Babies 2.0? Why investors are betting big on China's Labubu Despite 70pc sales crash

BEIJING, Aug. 26 -- Labubu plush toys from China's Pop Mart International Group Ltd. have ignited a global collecting frenzy, driving billion-dollar sales, record resale prices and soaring fortunes fo... Read More


Brawl in Singapore's Toa Payoh leaves two stabbed, police to charge multiple suspects

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- A violent confrontation at a Toa Payoh coffee shop has resulted in eleven individuals facing prosecution for participating in an armed riot on August 24. Singapore authorities r... Read More


Vape tax nets RM288m since 2021, dwarfed by RM15b cigarette revenue, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The government collected RM288.45 million in taxes from electronic cigarette and vape products between 2021 and July 2025. In a written reply to Parliament, Finance Minister ... Read More