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Singapore's interfaith body goes digital as youth radicalisation flagged in terror report

SINGAPORE, Aug. 20 -- Singapore's Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) will expand its outreach online to counter extremism and promote interfaith respect, especially among younger audiences. The initi... Read More


Singapore's beloved indie cinema The Projector shuts after a decade as debts top S$1.2m

SINGAPORE, Aug. 20 -- The company behind indie cinema The Projector has disclosed debts of more than S$1.2 million ahead of a creditors' meeting on August 29. Pocket Cinema, which ran the cinema, lis... Read More


Hundreds at Astro's 'One for the Fans' viewing party to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- Astro kicked off the 2025/26 English Premier League (EPL) season in style with the launch of "One for the Fans", a season-long campaign celebrating the passion and loyalty of ... Read More


Anti-Bullying Act proposal to go to Cabinet soon, Azalina says amid vague definition of offence and penalties

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The proposal to draft an Anti-Bullying Act is expected to be tabled at a Cabinet meeting soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) ... Read More


Singapore workplaces struggle to stamp out vaping despite national ban

SINGAPORE, Aug. 20 -- As vaping gains ground despite being illegal, companies here are grappling with how to enforce workplace bans. Some have opted for zero tolerance while others rely on warnings o... Read More


PAC blames high-risk strategy, Covid-19 shocks for Khazanah's RM43.9m FashionValet losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has listed Khazanah Nasional Bhd's high-risk strategy, the Covid-19 pandemic, and shifting consumer habits behind the RM43.9m investment lo... Read More


MACC source: Ex-military intel duo already remanded also linked to tobacco smuggling ring raided yesterday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The two former Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) intelligence officers arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) earlier this month may also be linked to the tobacc... Read More


Finance Ministry: More than 1,800 items exempted under SST, triple the number under GST

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The Finance Ministry (MOF) said the Sales and Service Tax (SST) covers a larger number of exempted or zero-rated items compared to the former Goods and Services Tax (GST). In... Read More


Six teens nabbed as Form Three boy assaulted, stripped and nearly strangled in Pasir Mas school attack

PASIR MAS, Aug. 20 -- A Form Three boy was reportedly injured after he was allegedly assaulted, stripped of his trousers and almost strangled with wire by several students at a school here yesterday. ... Read More


Michelle Yeoh says 'every day should be a celebration' as she reflects on marriage to Jean Todt

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- Michelle Yeoh believes the secret to a lasting marriage is finding joy in the everyday. The Oscar-winning actress, who marked her second wedding anniversary with former Ferra... Read More