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'Manifestly inadequate': Singapore AGC to appeal reduced charge, sentence for British man who assaulted Grab driver who died a year later

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) will appeal against the reduced charge and sentence imposed on a man who assaulted a private-hire driver, saying the punishment was... Read More


Singapore Airlines may seek greater say before backing fresh Air India funding, sources say

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore Airlines is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance safeguards before agreeing to inject more capital into Air India, according to people... Read More


'Flabbergasted': Lawyer says lock-up attire, handcuffs were not former TH chairman Abdul Azeez's choice

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's lawyer has reportedly rejected the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) assertion that ... Read More


Singapore terror threat remains high as Middle East conflicts fuel radicalisation, says Internal Security Dept

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore's terrorism threat remains high amid conflicts in the Middle East that are being exploited by terrorist and extremist groups to spread propaganda and encourage attacks... Read More


Hannah Yeoh confirms Pardons Board meeting as speculation over Najib's bid mounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has confirmed that the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) will convene tomorrow morning. ... Read More


Singapore extends Singpass passkey to Android users to curb phishing scams

SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 -- National authentication system Singpass has expanded its passkey feature to Android users, extending a security upgrade first rolled out to Apple iPhone users as part of Singapor... Read More


Xbox teams up with 'Metal Gear' creator Hideo Kojima on 'PHYSINT' after PlayStation cancels project

TOKYO, Sept. 9 -- Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima said development of PHYSINT would continue under a new partnership with Xbox after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly cancelled the project in mid-June.... Read More


Singaporean at centre of US$260m crypto theft ring pleads guilty in US court

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Singaporean Malone Lam pleaded guilty in a federal court to a racketeering conspiracy charge for leading a cryptocurrency theft ring that stole more than US$260 million (RM1.05 ... Read More


Malaysia retail growth slows to 2.5pc in Q2, but Budi95 and other subsidies sustain household demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia's expanded fuel subsidy programmes and targeted cash handouts have helped cushion consumers and small businesses from the sharpest impacts of rising living costs, acc... Read More


Zahid denies N. Sembilan MB resigned amid royal dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has submitted his resignation amid a dispute involving the... Read More