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Singapore repairman on trial for rape claims accuser came on to him, compares act to sex with wife

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1 -- A 49-year-old man on trial here for raping a woman after she hired him to fix her lights claimed in court that they instead had consensual sex initiated by her. Taking the stand ... Read More


A chance for peace at the border: Malaysia must host the August 4 General Border Committee - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 1 -- As the smoke clears - however faintly - over the Thai-Cambodian frontier, a rare window for diplomatic resolve is upon Asean (again). The General Border Committee (GBC) meeting... Read More


Cops nab couple after seven-month-old adopted baby girl dies of suspected abuse in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Police arrested a married couple to assist in investigations into the death of their seven-month-old adopted baby girl, who was believed to have been abused, in Cheras on Wedne... Read More


Chope Chope Kopitiam brings comforting fare like Katong 'laksa', fried 'assam laksa' and Ipoh 'creme caramel' to Bukit Damansara's The Five

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Bukit Damansara's very own office enclave-slash-hipster haven, The Five, is perhaps the last place one might expect to find classic Ipoh kai si hor fun or Singapore Katong laks... Read More


Year Six girl dies after being thrown onto windshield in crash with teen driver in Kuala Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- A 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries nearly 24 hours after she was hit by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) driven by a 17-year-old in Kampung Bukit Kuching, Kuala Selangor... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers optimistic as sector nears stabilisation, demand improves

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector moved closer to stabilisation in July as business conditions showed the softest deterioration in five months, according to the latest S&P Global... Read More


Kota Tinggi police to conduct in-depth probe into UTM Palapes cadet's death

JOHOR BARU, Aug. 1 -- Police will conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet, who died at the Ko... Read More


Yu Zidi, 12, makes history as youngest medalist at World Aquatics Championships

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1 -- China's Yu Zidi made history at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships by becoming the youngest-ever medallist at just 12 years old. She earned bronze as part of China's 4x200 met... Read More


Thanks to social media, enforcement agencies have turned raids, inspections into entertainment - but, is this right?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia's enforcement agencies are racking up millions of views on social media such asTikTok and Instagram, transforming serious operations like raids and roadblocks into vir... Read More


Malaysia reaffirms US$19b purchase of 26 Boeing jets as part of US trade ties, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to purchase a total of 26 Boeing aircraft in two phases, a deal estimated to be worth close to US$19 billion, said Minister of Investment... Read More