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Malaysia's drug abuse epidemic now ensnaring 10-year-olds, says Zahid Hamidi

PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 25 -- Drug addiction in Malaysia is now affecting children as young as 10, with traffickers using sweets laced with narcotics to lure primary school pupils, said Deputy Prime Minister... Read More


Murder charge in Singapore after Vietnamese woman fatally stabbed in Yishun noise row

SINGAPORE, Sept. 25 -- A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a housing block in Yishun. Koh Ah Hwee was charged from hospital on Thursday via a field magistrate... Read More


PAS rep Shafie Ngah apologises to Bangi MP Syahredzan as part of defamation settlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- PAS assemblyman Mohd Shafie Ngah has issued an unconditional public apology to Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, resolving a defamation lawsuit filed by the DAP lawmaker. Shafie ac... Read More


JPJ busts Terengganu firm using underage drivers to transport coconuts

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept. 25 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has uncovered commercial vehicle operators in Terengganu hiring underage drivers. State JPJ director Zamri Samion said a 16-year-old ... Read More


Singapore man admits assaulting wife over condo sale proceeds, leaving her with fractured ribs

SINGAPORE, Sept. 25 -- A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt to his wife after a dispute over how to use proceeds from their condominium sale, leaving her with fractures to her rib... Read More


Suspicious package triggers evacuation at Singapore's Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North

SINGAPORE, Sept. 25 -- Authorities evacuated the Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North on Tuesday after a suspicious parcel was delivered to its premises, prompting a precautionary response. The Str... Read More


Malaysia's policy push turns Johor into top Asia Pacific data centre destination

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Johor's transformation into Southeast Asia's fastest-growing data centre hub is being driven by robust government policies and strategic national planning. The state's aggre... Read More


Chinese menswear label CABBEEN eyes Malaysia expansion after harbour fashion spectacle in Fujian

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Chinese menswear brand CABBEEN is ramping up its presence in Malaysia with plans to open at least nine new stores nationwide within the next two years, following the launch o... Read More


Health Ministry to Malaysians: Vaccines don't cause autism, paracetamol during pregnancy is safe

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has dismissed claimslinking paracetamol use during pregnancy and childhood vaccines to autism, while also warning against unproven treat... Read More


Anwar, Trump discuss Malaysia's role in regional peace ahead of US president's KL visit for Asean Summit next month

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Malaysia, as the current Chair of Asaen, is reaffirming its proactive role in regional security, following successful efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Cambodia and T... Read More