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Malaysia must keep up to catch up in Asean's AI race: A Merdeka pledge has begun - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 31 -- The artificial intelligence race in Asean is no longer something Malaysia can discuss as though it belongs to the distant future. It has started. More importantly, Indonesia ... Read More


Sarawak to carry out cloud seeding Sept 3 to 5 as haze worsens, four water plants shut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Sarawak will carry out cloud seeding from September 3 to 5 as authorities grapple with worsening haze and critically low reservoir levels that have already forced four water t... Read More


Latest in Pokemon news: Trainers, Pokemon World Championships coming to Singapore in 2027, new animated movie and Z Mega Evolutions come to Pokemon Champions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Pokemon fans in South-east Asia have something big to celebrate in 2027 - the biggest Pokemon tournament in the world is coming to Singapore in 2027. The Pokemon Company anno... Read More


Bamm-Bamm grows up in new Flintstones movie from Ryan Gosling

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- Yabba dabba doo! Ryan Gosling is getting ready to take a trip back to the Stone Age, producing a new live-action Flintstones movie with a surprising focus - the Rubble family's... Read More


Our Antarctic legacy and the spirit of Merdeka - Goh Hong Ching

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 31 -- Every August 31, Malaysians celebrate Merdeka with pride, remembering those who secured our independence and reflecting on the journey that has made Malaysia a confident membe... Read More


Singapore's electric motorcycle startups look overseas as local adoption stalls

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- Electric motorcycle companies founded in Singapore are finding faster growth abroad than at home, as high prices, limited battery capacity and slow consumer uptake continue to ho... Read More


Twenty-three injured after tour bus crashes at Kanowit roundabout along Pan Borneo Highway

SIBU, Aug. 31 -- Twenty-three people were injured after a tour bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident at the Kanowit roundabout along the Pan Borneo Highway here early Monday. A statement from... Read More


Singapore unveils new push to turn research into real-world impact under S$37b RIE030 plan

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- The National Research Foundation (NRF) has released the full details of the S$37 billion (RM117 billion) Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE2030) plan, outlining a major shi... Read More


'Harsh, but true': Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has stood by his controversial remarks over gambling, saying that although his words were harsh, they were directed at ga... Read More


Eastern Singapore to get private not-for-profit hospital to ease bed crunch

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- A new private not-for-profit acute hospital will be built in eastern Singapore to relieve persistently high bed occupancy rates in the region, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has co... Read More