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Age assurance methods rather than an age-verification model preferred by stakeholders in MCMC Online Safety Act consultation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 -- A majority of the stakeholders who submitted feedback to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) during its public consultation on proposed draft codes un... Read More


Singapore man loses RM15m to scammers after Zoom call with deepfake 'PM Lawrence Wong'

SINGAPORE, May 15 -- A victim has lost at least S$4.9 million (RM15.3 million) in a stunningly sophisticated scam that used deepfake AI technology to impersonate Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wo... Read More


Singapore Islamic council reprimands Starbucks for claiming 'halal transition' without application

SINGAPORE, May 15 -- Singapore's top Islamic authority has publicly rebuked Starbucks after one of its outlets displayed a sign announcing a "transition toward halal-certified operations", a claim mad... Read More


MACC investigates alleged multi-million ringgit bill of lading discrepancies at Tanjung Langsat Port in Johor

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating alleged discrepancies between bills of lading (BL) documentation and the actual physical... Read More


MACC says no corruption found in KL flood retention pond land conversion probe after Hannah Yeoh query

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no elements of corruption in its investigation into the conversion of land status involving flood retention ponds in t... Read More


Blackstone-owned AirTrunk eyes RM9b financing for massive Johor data centre, report says

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- Australian data centre company AirTrunk, which is owned by US-based Blackstone, is reportedly seeking a US$2.3 billion (about RM9.04b) loan to finance a major data centre proje... Read More


Singapore court jails serial cheater who recycled Rolex scam and ran multiple fraud schemes

SINGAPORE, May 14 -- Foo Siang Wee, 34, was sentenced to 18 months and 49 days' jail in Singapore two days ago after admitting to cheating, criminal breach of trust and selling access to his Singpass ... Read More


Jungkook-Calvin Klein 'CKJK' teaser sparks global sell-out frenzy speculation

SEOUL, May 14 -- Fans of BTS member Jungkook are abuzz after online clues suggested a possible special collaboration collection with Calvin Klein, sending social media into overdrive with anticipation... Read More


Existing Gurney Drive hawkers to be relocated to new Gurney Bay centre by 2027, says Penang exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 -- Existing hawkers at Anjung Gurney and around the Gurney Drive roundabout will be relocated to the new Gurney Bay Hawker Centre, which is expected to be completed in the first qu... Read More


HYBE unveils music and tech-focused brand overhaul

SEOUL, May 14 -- South Korean entertainment company HYBE has unveiled a revamped corporate branding system centred on music, technology and fan experiences as part of its long-term growth strategy. A... Read More