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

Form Three boy in critical condition after incident at Selangor school dorm, family alleges possible bullying

SHAH ALAM, Aug. 26 -- A Form Three student is reportedly in critical condition following an incident at a school dormitory, which his family alleges may involve elements of bullying. The boy's mother... Read More

The complexities of the East Asian Summit in KL facing the group chair are enormous - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- The East Asian Summit (EAS) that will convene in Kuala Lumpur this October is unlike any other regional gathering in recent memory. While Asean has always prided itself on be... 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

Malaysian heiress ditches venture capital for US$200m private equity play

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Rachel Lau, heir to a Malaysian fortune built on real estate and Top Glove investments, is transforming her family's wealth management approach by seeking US$200 million (RM84... Read More

A taste of Kuching in Cheras Selatan: 'Kolo mee 3 rasa', Sarawak laksa and three layer tea at J&J Borneo Corner

CHERAS, Aug. 26 -- At first, I wondered if this was a midnight fuelled supper, the sort of midnight indulgence you assemble with whatever is left in the pantry. Noodles piled high, enough to feed two,... 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

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