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Saifuddin Nasution: Drug use worst in Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27 -- Kelantan has recorded the highest rate of drug abuse in Malaysia, with 1,130 cases per 100,000 residents, according to statistics from the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). O... Read More


Luxury tax stays on backburner

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27 -- The implementation of the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) will remain on hold as the federal government is placing higher priority on other fiscal reforms announced in 2024, said ... Read More


Traveller arrested for shoplifting at Changi Airport upon return to Singapore

SINGAPORE, Feb. 27 -- A 56-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing a S$716 (RM2,372) handbag from a retail shop at Changi Airport's Terminal 4. The incident occurred on Jan 7, when an... Read More


Apex court: Gambling debt not legally binding, unenforceable

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27 -- The Federal Court has ruled that gambling debts are not legally enforceable in Malaysia as betting is a vice. According to Free Malaysia Today, a panel at the apex court unan... Read More


Indonesian entering Singapore to be charged with money laundering after failing to declare US$20,000 cash

SINGAPORE, Feb. 27 -- An Indonesian man who failed to declare US$20,000 (RM88,835) cash he was carrying while entering Singapore will be charged for failure to declare cross-border movement of cash an... Read More


Battle for control: In Singapore, CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng moves to oust CEO son over alleged boardroom coup

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 -- A power struggle has erupted at property giant City Developments Limited (CDL), with executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng seeking to remove his son, group chief executive Sherman Kw... Read More


Aespa's Karina gives fans 'whiplash' with new bob haircut (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Feb. 26 -- K-pop group Aespa's leader Karina showed off her new bob haircut to fans as she flew off to Milan for the Prada Fall/Winter 2025 show. Karina is a global brand ambassador for Prada ... Read More


Dr Zaliha: George Town, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru identified for initial congestion charge rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Baru have been identified as the first cities for the proposed congestion charge rollout, according to Minister in the Prime Min... Read More


Redmart recalls imported New Zealand dark chocolate for undeclared milk allergen

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 -- Online grocery platform, Redmart, is recalling an imported dark chocolate product due to the presence of milk, which was not mentioned on the packaging, following instructions fr... Read More


Mormon Church in Malaysia denies members were proselytising to Muslims (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has denied allegations that two of its volunteers were proselytising to Muslims at a People's Housing Programme (PPR) pro... Read More