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Ipsos poll: Most Malaysians now more optimistic about future despite concerns over elites, inequality

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Fewer Malaysians now believe that their country is in decline, signalling a growing optimism about the nation's future. The latest Ipsos Populism Report 2025 found that the pr... Read More


Johor man jailed five months for kicking son's stomach, hitting his head just days after release from prison

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Just days after being released from prison for threatening to kill his wife, a factory operator was once again hauled to court - this time for assaulting his son. The accused,... Read More


Trial of four accused in T. Nhaveen's 2017 killing pushed to November amid appeal over fifth man's acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- The High Court has postponed the trial of four men accused of murdering teenager T. Nhaveen, with new dates set in November to hear their defence. The trial was originally sch... Read More


Crabby patty, but make it Singaporean: McDonald's teams up with Jumbo Seafood for a saucy National Day treat (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, July 8 -- Brace yourselves, Singapore - McDonald's is going full-on local this National Day, and they're bringing the claws out. From July 10, the fast-food giant is joining forces with ch... Read More


Walao eh, it's Chow Yun-fat! HK icon on why he hearts Singapore hawker food and Singlish catchphrases

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- When Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat says he's a "hawker centre kind of guy", he really means it - no need to act, okay? The 70-year-old superstar, in Singapore for Mediacor... Read More


After 60 years, Michael Douglas is enjoying a long break but 'not retired'.yet

PRAGUE, July 7 -- After decades of hard work, Oscar winner Michael Douglas says he's happy putting up his feet and just watching his wife work. Married to the also Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zet... Read More


Singapore jails ex-masseuse who claimed supernatural link to Prophet, taught 'spiritual marriages' and gambling

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- A former massage therapist who claimed to possess supernatural powers and taught followers controversial beliefs - including justifying gambling and spiritual marriages - has been... Read More


'Letters for Palestine' trial about public order, not views - respect differences, says Singapore's acting Muslim affairs minister

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- Singapore's Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has urged the public to stay respectful in the face of differing views, as three pro-Palestinian activists ... Read More


Judgment on Sabah's 40pc federal revenue claim delayed, High Court sets Aug 7 for next steps

KOTA KINABALU, July 7 -- The High Court has set August 7 for an online case management (e-review) to determine the next steps in the Sabah Law Society's (SLS) judicial review over the state's entitlem... Read More


Grab rolls out self-driving shuttle for staff in six-month Singapore pilot on July 9

SINGAPORE, July 7 -- Ride-hailing giant Grab is launching a six-month trial of a driverless shuttle service for its employees, starting July 9. According to The Straits Times, the 22-seater autonomou... Read More