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Thai police and immigration crack down on tourist offences after violent incident involving Israelis

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 9 -- Tourist police and officers from the Immigration Bureau (IB) are intensifying their efforts to tackle tourism-related offences in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, following... Read More


AI breakthrough or security threat? Singapore firms assess DeepSeek's impact as data privacy concerns persist

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Companies in Singapore are cautious about using DeepSeek despite its cost-saving potential, citing concerns over data security and AI biases. The Straits Times reported that majo... Read More


Police ID local suspect who shot up Setia Alam mall, injured one man, and carjacked another (VIDEO)

SHAH ALAM, Feb. 9 -- Police have identified the suspect in yesterday's Setia Alam mall shooting as a local man in his 30s with a history of criminal and drug-related offences. Selangor Police Chief D... Read More


Source: EPF dividend should top 5.8pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will likely declare a dividend of more than 5.8 per cent for conventional savings this year, surpassing last year's 5.5 per cent, said a sour... Read More


Why job security remains a concern in Singapore despite low unemployment

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Job security remains a concern for some Singaporeans despite strong labour market indicators, with the issue set to be addressed in Budget 2025, according to the Straits Times. H... Read More


With Singapore SEZ, CM says Johor will be more than just data centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will encourage the industry diversification needed for the state to shield itself from global trade uncertainties, said Chief Mi... Read More


Sony Playstation Network back up, gamers rejoice (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- PlayStation gamers are heaving a sigh of relief now that Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) is finally back online. The gaming service caused major disruption, with gamers unable to... Read More


Colombian President Petro says cocaine 'no worse than whiskey', moots global legalisation

BOGOTA, Feb. 9 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that cocaine was no more harmful that liquor, saying that legalising the substance would be more effective in combating global trafficki... Read More


Singapore priest says man who punched him at Church of the Holy Spirit is partially blind and has special needs, may not have recognised him

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- A priest who was attacked at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Singapore this morning said he was punched in the head by a man with special needs. Father Cary Chan told CNA that t... Read More


Singapore to ramp up free microchipping as over 24,000 pet cats licensed under new rules

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- More than 24,000 pet cats have been licensed in Singapore since new requirements took effect on September 1, 2024, under a two-year transition period for owners. Cat owners must ... Read More