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Tributes soar as Dolly Parton dominates streaming charts worldwide following her passing

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 28 -- The world is singing Dolly Parton's songs once more - and this time, it's in tribute. The country music icon's passing on August 25 has sparked a global wave of affection, wi... Read More


Singapore cops hunt runaway driver after Sengkang crash, luckily no injuries reported

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- Local police are looking for a driver who abandoned his car after it skidded and crashed into a traffic island in Sengkang early yesterday, The Straits Times reported. Police sa... Read More


Former teacher's aide faces three sexual charges against 11-year-old boy at Singapore school

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A 15-year-old man who worked as a teacher's aide has been charged with three sexual offences against a student, including allegedly directing the boy to perform an indecent act o... Read More


Husband and wife among seven held as Penang police seize drugs worth RM3.2m

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 28 -- A husband and wife were among seven people arrested in several operations by the Penang Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) this month, with drugs worth more tha... Read More


Driver trapped, suffers broken arm in four-vehicle crash on Subang route towards Federal Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- A driver was trapped and suffered a broken arm in a four-vehicle crash along the Subang route towards the Federal Highway this morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department as... Read More


Peter Cullen, first voice of Optimus Prime, dies aged 85

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 -- Peter Cullen, the Canadian actor whose commanding voice brought Transformers hero Optimus Prime to life across film, television and video games, has reportedly died aged 85. T... Read More


Singapore bus driver assaulted on duty, second Go-Ahead case since May 2026

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A public bus driver was assaulted while on duty earlier this month, marking the second such incident involving Go-Ahead Singapore staff in three months, local news outlet CNA rep... Read More


Nine Singaporeans reported missing after floods sweep Nepal border area

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- Nine Singaporeans were among those reported missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods swept through the country's border with Tibet. The latest figure came as rescuers sea... Read More


Higher Education Ministry begins steps towards repeal of UUCA, halts student disciplinary proceedings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is taking immediate steps to expand students' freedom of expression and right to association, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... Read More


Putrajaya, six states across Malaysia at risk of worsening haze through Aug 31, MetMalaysia says

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Several areas across Malaysia remain at risk of hazy conditions and reduced visibility from August 27 to 31, according to weather forecast models monitored by the Malaysian Me... Read More