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Singapore GDP growth eases to 4.6pc in first quarter, advance estimates show

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Singapore's economy grew at a slower pace of 4.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 5.7 per cent in the previous quarter, according to advance esti... Read More


Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohad shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- A Malaysian writer has made the cut in this year's Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist, with 25 writers from 14 countries selected from nearly 8,000 entries worldwide. ... Read More


Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- A Malaysian writer has made the cut in this year's Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist, with 25 writers from 14 countries selected from nearly 8,000 entries worldwide. ... Read More


Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Hiring momentum in Singapore is expected to slow in 2026, while wage growth is likely to moderate as geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the West Asia conflict weighs on busi... Read More


Remaster when? - 'Bloodborne' is getting a full-feature movie. and it'll be R-rated

LAS VEGAS, April 14 -- The grim, gothic world of PlayStation's hit video game Bloodborne is officially coming to the big screen, with Sony Pictures announcing an R-rated animated feature that promises... Read More


Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from S... Read More


Two police personnel remanded over alleged RM10,000 bribe to release massage workers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a police officer and a policeman on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM10,000 in bribes in exchange fo... Read More


Hit Japanese game 'Persona 5' gets live 30-piece jazz concert in KL next year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Gamers and jazz fans will have a chance to hear the music of hit Japanese role-playing game Persona 5 performed live when the Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert Asia Tour 202... Read More


Hit Japanese game 'Persona 5' gets live 30-piece jazz concert in KL this June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Gamers and jazz fans will have a chance to hear the music of hit Japanese role-playing game Persona 5 performed live when the Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert Asia Tour 202... Read More


Oriental Kopi says staff stop snatch thief at Aeon Bukit Indah outlet in JB (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Staff at an Oriental Kopi outlet in Johor stopped a snatch theft attempt yesterday after a man grabbed a customer's bag and tried to flee. The incident took place at the cha... Read More