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Singapore man jailed for stabbing ex-lover's boyfriend

SINGAPORE, March 28 -- A 64-year-old man who stabbed his former lover's new boyfriend at a Choa Chu Kang void deck was sentenced to 13 years and eight months in jail on March 27. According to The Str... Read More


Jakel says didn't mean to blame FT minister for blocking legal action over temple relocation, says decision made independently (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd has reportedly clarified that it was not prevented from pursuing legal action against Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple seeking for its relocation. On Ti... Read More


Islamophobe? US defence chief Hegseth's 'kafir' tattoo raises Muslim concern

NEW YORK, March 28 -- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has a tattoo that appears to read "infidel" or "non-believer" in Arabic, according to photos recently posted on his social media account. Accor... Read More


Fatal shooting at JB restaurant linked to secret society feud, revenge may be motive, says Johor top cop

JOHOR BARU, March 27 -- Revenge is believed to be the motive behind the fatal shooting of a man in Taman Setia Indah on January 8, linked to tensions between rival secret societies, Johor police said.... Read More


Scholars, students, activists: Who's being detained in the US crackdown on Palestinian support?

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement against individuals linked to pro-Palestinian activism, accusing some of supporting Hamas. Among those detained ... Read More


'Phua Chu Kang' star returns to KL as 'Hero Singh' for one-night comedy face-off on May 3 (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Comedy fans are in for a treat as iconic Singaporean entertainer Gurmit Singh returns to Malaysia for a one-night-only performance at the HGH Convention Centre here on May 3.... Read More


'Monopoly: Kuala Lumpur Edition' to debut in 2025 featuring city's iconic landmarks for Visit Malaysia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Kuala Lumpur will soon be featured in its own official edition of the iconic Monopoly board game, marking the first time Malaysia's capital is being adapted into a customised... Read More


IGP: Preacher detained for alleged sedition over Facebook post on Hindu temple relocation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth has been taken into custody following a Facebook post that allegedly posed a threat to public order. It is understood that nearly 900 polic... Read More


Bangkok police hunt Singaporean man over girlfriend's death in luxury condo

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Thai police have launched a manhunt for a Singaporean national suspected of murdering his Thai girlfriend at a luxury condominium in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 39 area, according to... Read More


No room for disloyal members: Bung Moktar shuts down Shahelmey's BN candidacy hopes for Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU, March 26 -- Sabah Umno has reportedly ruled out the possibility of Datuk Shahelmey Yahya contesting under Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Tanjung Keramat seat in the upcoming state electi... Read More