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Singaporean's address changed illegally by scammers, triggering banking issues and investigation

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- Raymond Tan, a Singaporean man in his forties, has been dealing with a string of issues after discovering that his home address was altered without his knowledge by scammers usin... Read More


In Thailand, deputy minister, two MPs hurt as giant LED screen topples during event in Yasothon province

BANGKOK, Feb. 17 -- A large LED screen collapsed during a cultural event in Yasothon province on Saturday, injuring Deputy Minister of the Interior Sabida Thaiseth and two Members of Parliament (MPs),... Read More


Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh faces court verdict over oath-lying charges ahead of national election

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- A Singapore court is poised to deliver a ruling on Monday regarding opposition leader Pritam Singh, who stands accused of lying under oath before a parliamentary committee - a de... Read More


Another tribute dinner set for Lim Kit Siang's 84th birthday in Kuala Lumpur amid DAP tensions

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 17 -- Just days after an incident at a DAP dinner in Penang on Saturday, attention now turns to another tribute dinner for party veteran Lim Kit Siang, scheduled for Wednesday in K... Read More


Guan Eng's associate regrets outburst against Steven Sim as Penang DAP chief downplays incident, says 'move on and move forward'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng's associate Tan Khong Chong has apologised for his outburst against Penang DAP chief Steven Sim on Saturday. "I regretted what I have do... Read More


Shoplifting, voyeurism cases see uptick in Singapore in 2024; molestation cases decline

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- Shoplifting and voyeurism cases surged in 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), released on February 17. Shop theft incidents reached 4... Read More


Price of 'santan' soars to RM20 per kg as coconut costs crack wallets, traders say

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- The rising cost of imported coconuts from Indonesia since last year has forced traders to increase the price of santan (coconut milk) to as much as RM20 per kilogramme. The d... Read More


Authorities dismantle unlicensed e-waste site in Johor, seize RM71.5m worth of materials, says state police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- Police uncovered an illegal e-waste storage and processing facility in Johor, believed to be handling imported e-waste, and seized materials worth RM71.5 million during an ope... Read More


China joins Thai-Myanmar border scam crackdown, aims to rescue nationals

BEIJING, Feb. 16 -- China has ramped up efforts to combat international scam gangs operating along the Thai-Myanmar border by sending its assistant minister of public security, Liu Zhongyi, to the reg... Read More


Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh found guilty of lying to parliament on two counts

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 16 -- Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's opposition Workers' Party, has been convicted of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The charges stem from Singh's involvem... Read More