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In Singapore, woman gets just S$1 in divorce, but ex loses bigger share over misconduct

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A woman's bid for S$2,500 (RM8,255) in monthly maintenance from her former husband has been dismissed by the Singapore High Court, but the judge reduced the man's share of their m... Read More


What are Malaysians reading? English books shine, but BM titles thrive locally

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 -- When you think of international authors like J.K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, and George R.R. Martin, it's evident their books have captivated global audiences, including readers... Read More


America's Pacific demands and the limits of fiscal reality in Asean - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, June 2 -- At the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered what sounded like a strategic imperative: Asian allies and partners should raise their... Read More


Morning drama in Sarawak town as 55-year-old climbs hotel roof, rescued unharmed

BELAGA, June 2 -- A 55-year-old man was successfully rescued from the rooftop of a hotel here on Sunday morning, following a swift and coordinated response by emergency personnel. According to Bintul... Read More


1MDB wins key ruling in Singapore as BSI Bank loses appeal over RM1.6b suit

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 -- A Singapore court has allowed 1MDB and its subsidiary Brazen Sky Limited to proceed with a US$394 million (RM1.68 billion) claim against BSI Bank over alleged misconduct in the... Read More


Bedok road rage turns violent as Singapore man slashes driver with scissors, jailed five weeks

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A 68-year-old man was sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for six months after scuffling with another driver and injuring him with a pair of scissors during a ... Read More


Jail, caning for Singapore man who extorted girl, 16, after she withdrew from 'sugar daddy' deal

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A man who extorted a 16-year-old girl by falsely claiming he was taking legal action against her after she backed out of a "sugar daddy" arrangement was sentenced to jail and cani... Read More


Singapore man, 27, arrested for breaking into flat in Jurong West to steal CDC vouchers, cash

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A 27-year-old man previously convicted of housebreaking in 2016 has been charged with committing a similar offence at a Jurong West flat on May 31. Muhammad Hizwan Hashim was cha... Read More


Singapore man, 64, arrested for dangerous driving after fatal crash kills 21-year-old motorcyclist in Mandai

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A 64-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist in Mandai. The incident occurred around 7pm on May 29 alon... Read More


Shariah-compliant bonds for highway project abused in luxury lifestyle scandal, says MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has uncovered that over RM20 million from misappropriated sukuk funds meant for a Klang Valley highway project were allegedly us... Read More