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Singaporean bank analyst jailed, caned for exploiting 31 girls as young as 13 in 'sugar baby' scheme

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- A 32-year-old Singaporean business analyst at a bank manipulated 31 girls and young women into sexually exposing themselves over three years, offering money in exchange for expl... Read More


Penang renames highway to Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, flags to fly at half-mast Friday

GEORGE TOWN, April 16 -- The Penang government will rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to honour the legacy of the late fifth Prime Minister. Chief Minister Chow Kon Ye... Read More


Chinese journalists speaking Malay charm TikTok with 'nasi kandar' lunch in Putrajaya (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- A group of Chinese journalists covering President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia chose nasi kandar for lunch during their stop in the country, with the ensuing video widely s... Read More


More Hongkongers choose mainland China over Japan for Easter holidays over quake concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Concerns over potential massive earthquakes in Japan have prompted more Hongkongers to spend the Easter holidays in mainland China, especially in Greater Bay Area cities and ... Read More


Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says calling general election due to global 'gathering storm'

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called a general election, citing profound global shifts and growing instability as reasons for Singaporeans to choose a team to steer the count... Read More


Bersatu deputy info chief Ali Mohamad held by MACC in Melaka bribery probe, remanded six days

MELAKA, April 15 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers have reportedly detained Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy information chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad yesterday to as... Read More


Singapore jails man for smuggling sedated puppy from Malaysia in laundry net for mysterious 'Mr Dog'

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- A Malaysian man has been jailed and fined in Singapore after he was caught smuggling a sedated puppy across the border in a laundry net. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), M... Read More


Indonesia's 'Jumbo' becomes highest-grossing SE Asian animation, beating 'Mechamato' with US$8m haul (VIDEO)

JAKARTA, April 15 -- Indonesian animated film Jumbo has become the highest-grossing South-east Asian animation in history, earning over US$8 million (RM35 million) at the Indonesian box office since i... Read More


Asad Capital becomes largest shareholder of Souqa Fintech and PayHalal, announces leadership changes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Asad Capital, a leading investment firm, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Souqa Fintech, a non-bank financial institution specialising in merchant acquiri... Read More


'We hear you': PM Wong rejects claims Gen Z are 'soft', urges youth to help shape Singapore's future (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has voiced support for young Singaporeans and first-time voters, acknowledging their aspirations and calling for their partnership in shaping the na... Read More