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Fresh crocodile scare near Keppel Bay after earlier Sentosa sightings this year

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- A crocodile was spotted near Keppel Bay here on April 29, prompting fresh monitoring by authorities, news outlet CNA reported. The reptile is believed to be an estuarine crocodile... Read More


Clearer guidelines needed on cargo handling after Hin Leong, Ocean Tankers scandals, says industry player

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The maritime industry is urging regulators to provide clearer guidance on cargo handling practices, particularly involving oil commingling in shore tanks, ... Read More


Blossom Wong, feared Special Branch undercover officer, dies at 87

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Blossom Wong, one of Malaysia's best-known Special Branch officers and undercover operatives, has died at the age of 87, New Straits Times reported. Wong ... Read More


Keen to keep fit, but have to wait: Over-60s in Singapore sweating it out just to get a gym slot

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- More older people in Singapore are signing up for strength and balance training to stay independent as they age, but the long waitlists are making access harder. Popular community... Read More


Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- Freight forwarders in Singapore say profits have fallen about 20 per cent as the Middle East conflict pushes up fuel, insurance and shipping costs. Some local operators said charg... Read More


Tamil film 'Karuppu' to lead FST's new era after cinema group unveils rebrand and expansion plans

Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Tamil film Karuppu will be the first major release under Five Star Trading's (FST) newly rebranded identity, marking a key milestone in the company's re... Read More


'All of you are leaders too': Thinaah praises Malaysia Uber Cup women after China quarter-final exit

PETALING JAYA, April 30 -- It may not have ended in glory, but Malaysia's women's team left the Uber Cup Finals with something just as valuable - belief. Captain M. Thinaah, who was rested for the qu... Read More


AirTrunk to boost Malaysia investment to RM27b, Anwar says after meeting CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- Hyperscale data centre platform company AirTrunk will increase its investment in Malaysia by up to RM12 billion this year, bringing its total committed investment to RM27 bil... Read More


Kepong blaze kills man, destroys five terrace houses (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- A man was found dead in a fire that destroyed five single-storey terrace houses along Jalan E5/11, Taman Ehsan Kepong, in Kepong, in the early hours of Thursday. Selangor Fi... Read More


Bera police arrest foreign couple, homemade air rifle seized in Felda plantation raid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- A foreign couple were detained after police suspected them of keeping a homemade air rifle and failing to produce valid identification documents during a raid at an unnumbere... Read More