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'Without permission': Hasbro objects to US immigration authorities using Optimus Prime in AI deportation campaign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Hasbro has responded to the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of Optimus Prime in AI-generated material promoting deportations, saying the character was featured w... Read More


'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


'Someone grabbed my chest': Katseye's Megan calls for respectful fan interactions after Paris concert incident

PARIS, Sept. 10 -- Katseye member Megan has urged fans to respect the group's personal boundaries after saying someone grabbed her chest during their concert in Paris on Wednesday. According to CNA, ... Read More


Indonesian ship crew member jailed eight weeks for smuggling elephant tusk into Singapore

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - A ship crew member hid an African elephant tusk inside a modified thermos flask in an attempt to smuggle it into Singapore, despite knowing that possessi... Read More


Singapore haze eases as PSI readings return to moderate range

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - Singapore's air quality has improved, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in all five regions remaining in the moderate range since 10pm yes... 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


Penang-born mother allegedly murdered in Perth draws sympathy as funds for her kids near RM100,000

PERTH, Sept. 10 -- The alleged murder of a Penang-born mother of three in Perth has drawn attention in Malaysia, with her family grieving as a community fundraiser for her young children nears A$36,00... Read More


'Smitten' Singapore CEO splashed S$468,000 on girlfriend before suing her after break-up

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- The Singapore High Court has rejected a listed company chief executive's bid to recover S$468,090 (RM1.5 million) he spent on his former girlfriend during their more than one-ye... Read More