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Over 6,000 Malaysians switched citizenship to Singapore in just six months, Home Ministry records show

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 9 -- The number of Malaysians giving up their citizenship for Singapore has surged sharply in recent years, with over 6,000 doing so in the first half of 2025 alone. Home Minister ... Read More


Singapore law graduate who hid plagiarism in Bar application named after court ruling

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- A Singapore law graduate who failed to disclose past plagiarism incidents when seeking admission to the Bar - the process to become a qualified lawyer - has been publicly named af... Read More


In National Day message, Singapore Opposition leader Pritam Singh says nation-building 'not the work of one party alone'

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- Nation-building is the responsibility of every Singaporean and "has never been the work of one party or one generation", said Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh in his Nationa... Read More


Romantic comedy 'Worth The Wait' puts Malaysia in the spotlight with an all-star Asian cast

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 9 -- Worth The Wait, a romantic comedy that takes audiences on a heartfelt journey, opens this weekend in over 30 cinemas across Malaysia. The film, featuring a star-studded all-A... Read More


Singapore at 60: PM Lawrence Wong's National Day call to stand united against headwinds (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Singaporeans to hold fast to the spirit of unity that built the nation six decades ago, warning that the years ahead will bring st... Read More


Cops launch manhunt after two men attacked with parang, iron rod outside Brickfields nightclub (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 9 -- Police are searching for two suspects after two men were attacked with a parang and an iron rod outside a nightspot in Brickfields, here early this morning. Brickfields distri... Read More


Lawyer convicted of defaming Singapore hospital cleared to join legal profession

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- A lawyer fined for criminally defaming Singapore's KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) over a false miscarriage story has been approved for admission to the Singapore Bar. S... Read More


Danielle laces up: NewJeans star preps for first 10km run with Jinusean's Sean

SEOUL, Aug. 9 -- NewJeans member Danielle has swapped the stage for the running track, joining Jinusean's Sean for an early-morning workout along the Han River. Sean shared photos on Instagram of the... Read More


Singapore police's Instagram Reel for National Day 2025 goes viral with 'Powerhouse' earworm from Rajinikanth flick (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9 -- The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has struck social media gold with a sizzling Instagram reel that's gone viral, clocking over 4.3 million views in just under a day. The clip, pos... Read More


From stress relief to quitting smoking: How grown-ups in China ended up in the middle of a pacifier craze

BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- Move over bubble tea - China's newest craze is adult-sized pacifiers, and yes, people are actually buying them by the thousands. As reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP),... Read More