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Falling pole kills woman trying to stop fleeing driver in Bandar Mahkota food court

KAJANG, Aug. 22 -- A 47-year-old woman was killed instantly when a falling pole struck her during a chaotic attempt to stop an errant driver at a food court in Bandar Mahkota, Cheras. The tragedy unf... Read More


Late by 11 seconds, lighter by S$5: Changi worker's pay claim under probe

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A reported S$5 (RM15.50) pay deduction over an 11-second delay has prompted Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to investigate a wheelchair assistant working at Changi Airport... Read More


Singapore tests chatbot to help citizens cut through govt red tape

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- Singapore is testing a new government chatbot that aims to make finding official information as easy as asking a question in everyday language. Chat.gov.sg entered its final pre... Read More


Back to Britain - and back to acting? Meghan 'offered role' as Sussexes prepare for UK return

LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The Duchess of Sussex could be preparing to put acting firmly back on her agenda as she and Prince Harry ready themselves for a return to the United Kingdom, according to reports. ... Read More


'Very proud of her': Chef Wan celebrates granddaughter Isabella Saffiya O'Luanaigh's Malaysia football breakthrough after 9-0 Saudi Arabia rout

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, has celebrated his 14-year-old granddaughter Isabella Saffiya O'Luanaigh after she was named in Malaysia's Und... Read More


Dengue cases surge 56pc as MOH warns of nationwide spread

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has sounded the alarm over a significant surge in dengue cases across Malaysia, with infections spiking by more than 50 per cent compared to last ... Read More


Skincare brand Neutrogena admits it 'made Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported' after late actor's claims spark boycott calls

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 -- Skincare brand Neutrogena has acknowledged making Hayden Panettiere "feel unsupported during a very difficult time", as the late actor's claims about being dropped by the skinc... Read More


Any lane, any time: Plus activates JustGo ANPR toll payments across North-South Expressway minus Penang Bridge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- Plus Malaysia has activated its JustGo toll payment system across the entire North-South Expressway (NSE) network, except the Penang Bridge, using automatic number plate recog... Read More


Chinese hacker jailed for 20 years in Seoul over multimillion-dollar share theft plot targeting BTS' Jungkook

SEOUL, Aug. 21 -- A Chinese national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for leading a hacking operation that targeted BTS member Jungkook and South Korean business executives. According to The ... Read More


Demon Hunter vs Demon Hunters: Metal band sues Netflix over blockbuster K-pop franchise

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 -- A battle over demon hunting has moved from the animated screen to a California courtroom. Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert giant AEG Presents, ac... Read More