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Singapore charges man deported from Malaysia over alleged anti-Muslim posts, investigates Quran video link

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7 -- A 27-year-old man linked to a viral video showing someone stepping on the Quran on a public bus has been charged in Singapore over a separate case involving alleged anti-Muslim re... Read More


'If the head is gone, the tail will follow': Bersatu leaders resign in Terengganu

MARANG, Aug. 7 -- Terengganu Bersatu was left reeling after Datuk Razali Idris announced his resignation as state chief, a post he has held for a decade. Razali, who is also a state executive council... Read More


First outcome in Kitchener Road fight: Man in Singapore who hit dying victim with chair gets 17 month's jail

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7 -- A 22-year-old man has been jailed 17 months for attacking a victim with a chair during a fatal brawl near Kitchener Road here in 2024, becoming the first accused to be dealt with ... Read More


Beyond the binary: Why the politics of Malay-Muslim unity can divide Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 7 -- Few political ideas in Malaysia possess greater emotional appeal than the call for "Malay-Muslim unity". It is invoked during elections, moments of political instability and p... Read More


Twelve babies, one trafficking ring: Singapore reviews adoptions linked to Indonesia case

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7 -- Singapore authorities have found no evidence so far that any offence was committed in the country or by Singapore-based adoption agents linked to an Indonesian baby trafficking ri... Read More


Lim Guan Eng slams Reezal's 'cordial ties' claim, says Umno acting as enemy within

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 -- Lim Guan Eng has hit back at Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican over remarks describing ties between Umno and DAP in Penang as "cordial and ten... Read More


Infant injured as Toyota Alphard and Hilux collide in Seri Kembangan, two adults hurt

SERI KEMBANGAN, Aug. 7 -- A five month old boy suffered facial injuries in a collision involving two multi purpose vehicles (MPVs) and a four wheel drive at Taman Universiti Indah last night. Selango... Read More


Oil rally resumes as Hormuz uncertainty weighs on global markets

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Oil prices barreled higher again Thursday, extending their volatile run, while global stock markets had a mixed day ahead of key US employment data. With traders awaiting developm... Read More


Ismail Sabri expected to face MACC charge at IJN, Sessions Court judge to preside

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is scheduled to face a charge under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act this morning at the National Heart ... Read More


Ten reasons why DAP delegates are unlikely to pull the party out of government - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 7 -- When more than 4,000 DAP delegates converge for the party's National Conference on August 16, there will inevitably be anger, introspection and demands for accountability. The... Read More