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Push or protect? K-pop bodyguards face scrutiny after viral Zerobaseone airport video

SEOUL, Aug. 6 -- Videos of bodyguards pushing fans at South Korean airports have renewed debate over the use of excessive force during celebrity arrivals. A recent video clip of boyband Zerobaseone's... Read More


Border Control agency warns of deepfake video using D-G's likeness

PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 6 -- The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has warned the public of a viral video featuring its director-general, saying it is a deepfake. The video, uploaded on T... Read More


Father-son duo in dock over RM595m GST fraud in Singapore

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 6 -- A father and son have been charged in Singapore over their alleged roles in a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) "missing trader fraud" scheme involving about S$181 million (... Read More


In Singapore, two women jailed for swapping seats near roadblock to hide unlicensed driving after drunken night out

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6 -- Two Singaporean friends who tried to outsmart police by swapping seats in a car to hide that one of them was driving without a licence have been jailed, The Straits Times reported... Read More


Johor woman allegedly micro-sleeps while driving, crashes into motorcycle and drags rider, pillion

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug. 6 -- A woman is believed to have fallen into micro-sleep while driving, causing her car to crash into a motorcycle and drag its rider and pillion along the Nusajaya Expressway ye... Read More


Smooth operator returns: Babyface to serenade KL in Oct concert; general tickets from Aug 7

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Legendary R&B singer, producer and songwriter Babyface will be making a historic return to Malaysia after 15 years. The multi-platinum singer who's known for his extensive lis... Read More


Up to three-hour delays expected at Woodlands, Tuas as ICA flags National Day weekend traffic surge

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5 -- Travellers from Singapore who are heading to Malaysia over the upcoming National Day weekend should brace for heavy traffic and longer immigration clearance times at land checkpoi... Read More


Up to three-hour delays expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints as Singapore flags National Day weekend traffic surge

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5 -- Travellers from Singapore who are heading to Malaysia over the upcoming National Day weekend should brace for heavy traffic and longer immigration clearance times at land checkpoi... Read More


Singapore doctor pleads guilty to year-long harassment, violent abduction of ex-girlfriend

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5 -- An aesthetic doctor who persistently harassed his former girlfriend over the course of a year, culminating in a violent public abduction, has been convicted of multiple offences i... Read More


Quality jobs, talent and innovation: Govt to roll out new plan in Q3 2025 to attract high-value investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- The government is set to introduce a New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) in the third quarter of 2025, aimed at attracting high-quality investments. Deputy Investment, T... Read More