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Night closures on Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang from Sept 7 to 9

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 2 -- The George Town-bound stretch of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway will undergo temporary nightly closures and traffic diversions from Sept 7 to 9 to facilitate ongoing highwa... Read More


Two earthquakes strike Indonesia and the Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- Two moderate earthquakes struck parts of Indonesia and the Philippines within a day of each other, with no tsunami threat to Malaysia reported following the quake in West Papu... Read More


US, Iran trade strikes as Tehran retaliates after American attacks

ISTANBUL, Sept. 2 -- The United States and Iran traded strikes after US forces attacked Iranian military targets, with Tehran saying it had launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Ameri... Read More


Singapore's Marina Square to shut for four-year redevelopment, leaving parents worried about playgrounds

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- Marina Square shopping centre will close from March 31, 2027 for a major redevelopment that will transform the site into a mixed-use destination with luxury residences, serviced ... Read More


Penang DVS: No clear offence under Animal Welfare Act for owner failing to stop dog fight

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- The Animal Welfare Act 2015 contains no clear provision making it an offence for a dog owner to fail to intervene when dogs fight, the Penang Veterinary Services Department (D... Read More


Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- A Terengganu Sessions Court has reportedly awarded RM359,122.90 to a boy who suffered permanent scarring and extensive skin loss following a botched circumcision at a private ... Read More


GetGo rolls out Malaysia road trips for Singapore car-sharing users

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- Singapore's largest car-sharing platform GetGo has launched a new service allowing users to drive its vehicles across Peninsular Malaysia, including to Kuala Lumpur and Cameron H... Read More


Mel Gibson calls his own behaviour 'thoughtless idiocy' after mocking sign language interpreter on stage

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 -- Mel Gibson has apologised after footage of him appearing to mock an American Sign Language (ALS) interpreter during a fan convention sparked criticism online. The 70-year-old ... Read More


Indonesian national charged after allegedly hiding 19.5cm knife in shoe at Singapore's Changi Airport

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- An Indonesian national has been charged with carrying an offensive weapon in a public place after allegedly concealing a 19.5cm pointed knife in his shoe at Changi Airport. The ... Read More


Katseye's Sophia to miss Europe and UK tour as hiatus continues, leaving group to perform as four

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 -- Katseye will head into the European and UK leg of "The Wildworld Tour" with just four members, as Sophia remains on hiatus to focus on her well-being. According to The Korea H... Read More