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Standard Chartered sued for US$2.7b over role in 1MDB scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- Standard Chartered is being sued for US$2.7 billion (RM11.3 billion) by liquidators tied to Malaysia's scandal-hit 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund, who allege the bank... Read More


Johor woman claims she was robbed, cops find she spent employer's RM21,000 on herself

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- A woman who claimed she was robbed of RM21,000 belonging to her employer has landed herself in trouble after police discovered the report was false. Iskandar Puteri district ... Read More


Johor woman claims she was robbed, but cops find she spent employer's RM21,000 on herself

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- A woman who claimed she was robbed of RM21,000 belonging to her employer has landed herself in trouble after police discovered the report was false. Iskandar Puteri district ... Read More


Hunting the hunters: Perhilitan's elite armed unit takes aim at foreign poachers in Malaysia's protected forests

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- National parks and forest reserves have become prime targets for foreign poachers operating in Malaysia, according to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan... Read More


Jeffrey Kitingan denies involvement in Sabah mining scandal, vows legal action over RM1.78m payout claim

KOTA KINABALU, June 30 -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has denied claims that he received RM1.78 million linked to a mining scandal in Sabah. He said the allegation, publis... Read More


Singapore to roll out self-driving shuttles in Punggol by late 2025 (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, June 30 -- Self-driving shuttles will begin operating in Punggol by the start of the fourth quarter of 2025, marking Singapore's first major step in deploying autonomous vehicles in residen... Read More


Daughter of ex-AG Tommy Thomas, hurt at Sydney protest, now charged with resisting arrest (VIDEO)

SYDNEY, June 30 -- Hannah Thomas, the daughter of former Malaysian attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, has been charged after she was badly injured during a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney. The ... Read More


KLIA Aerotrain returns July 1: Anwar to officiate relaunch, Loke applauds revival

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- The KLIA Aerotrain will resume full operations tomorrow at 10am after nearly 28 months of suspension. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the la... Read More


Want to go to the US? Your social media must now be public, embassy tells F, M, J visa applicants

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- The United States has introduced new visa requirements for visitors applying for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas, including mandatory disclosure of social media handles and pu... Read More


Fabindia Malaysia marks decade-long milestone with KL fashion tribute to artisan heritage

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Indian lifestyle and craft brand Fabindia has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Malaysia with a fashion showcase highlighting its blend of traditional textiles and contempora... Read More