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Police caution public over false claims on woman who rushed Sultan Nazrin during Perak Merdeka celebration

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 1 -- Police have warned the public against spreading false claims over the incident where a woman disrupted the Perak state-level National Day celebration by rushing towards Sulta... Read More


By its river, a nation dreams of 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- The River of Life is more than 10 kilometres long but its epicentre is just behind Dataran Merdeka and by the arches of Masjid Jamek, where Kuala Lumpur's veins converge. A s... Read More


KTMB eyes seamless regional rail links, revival of Penang-Bangkok route

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Malaysia's national rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is looking to integrate its network with neighbouring countries, including Thailand, Laos and China, as p... Read More


Italian Olympic swimmers caught shoplifting at Singapore's Changi Airport, released after embassy intervention

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- Two Italian swimmers, including 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Benedetta Pilato, were briefly detained at Singapore's Changi Airport after taking perfume from a duty-free shop wit... Read More


Malaysia's case for the Urban Renewal Act: Housing minister explains why it can't wait

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Malaysia's towns and cities are changing, and so are the challenges that come with them. The country can no longer afford to delay in dealing with ageing buildings, outdated ... Read More


Seven-year-old boy drowns after falling into drain in Bintulu, body found two metres away

BINTULU, Sept. 1 -- A seven-year-old boy has died after falling into a drain at Jalan Sebaru here on Sunday night. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call was rec... Read More


Malaysian man arrested in southern Thailand with assault rifles, hundreds of bullets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- A Malaysian man was arrested by Thai authorities in Sadao, Songkhla, after police found military-grade assault rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in the car he was dr... Read More


Singapore authorities say 'did not request for a single edit' to US comedian Sammy Obeid's script, flag potential Pofma action

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has slammed US comedian Sammy Obeid's claims that his cancelled Singapore show faced censorship, insisting the permit was ... Read More


Thousands unite in Kota Kinabalu for 'No Justice No Merdeka' rally, demanding justice for Zara's death

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 1 -- An estimated 30,000 to 50,000 people attended the "No Justice No Merdeka" last night to show solidarity to the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, according to organising chairman Da... Read More


From turf to anime: Umamusume fans celebrate Merdeka and horse racing at Selangor Turf Club's Merdeka Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- As the country celebrated its 68th Merdeka, it was not just jockeys and thoroughbreds stealing the spotlight at the Selangor Turf Club (STC) this year. Instead, Malaysia's la... Read More