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MACC rejects Lawyers for Liberty's 'intimidation' claim, says notice to Albert Tei's lawyer issued lawfully

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has dismissed accusations by Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), saying the group misconstrued its decision to issue a notice to lawyer M... Read More


Malaysian banks to offer 'goodwill discount' for early car loan settlement following HP law reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- Malaysian banks will offer a "goodwill discount" to customers with existing fixed-rate car loans who choose to settle their financing early, in a collective move to align with ... Read More


Singapore Lalamove driver loses S$200 in late-night delivery scam, gets only S$2 compensation

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- A Lalamove driver who accepted a late-night delivery job "for the learning experience" ended up losing S$200 (RM640) after the order turned out to be a scam. According to AsiaOne... Read More


No bail, high flight risk: Prosecutors flag danger in Cambodia scam case involving Singapore man

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- Prosecutors have asked the court to deny bail to one of two Singaporeans charged over their alleged involvement in a Cambodia-based scam syndicate, saying he poses a significant f... Read More


Malaysian firms lead global optimism on international trade, HSBC survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- Malaysian businesses are among the most confident worldwide in their ability to expand international trade over the next two years, according to a new survey by HSBC Malaysia. ... Read More


F1 title race to the wire: What Norris, Verstappen, Piastri need to lift the crown in Abu Dhabi

LUSAIL, Dec. 1 -- The Formula One World Championship is set for a thrilling, down-to-the-wire finale, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all firmly in contention to be crowned champio... Read More


To the left, to the left: DBKL reminds drivers red light left turn OK only when no pedestrians or incoming traffic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) reminded drivers to read the signs before turning left at red traffic lights. In a Facebook post, DBKL remarked that many road users are "still u... Read More


Shafie's contempt proceedings in Zara Qairina inquest moved to Dec 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- Contempt of court proceedings involving Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, linked to the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death, have been rescheduled fo... Read More


Singapore secondary school students face new restrictions on mobile phone use

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on November 30 that secondary school students will face stricter restrictions on smartphone and smartwatch use during school hour... Read More


MetMalaysia system glitch disrupts access to some weather services, Business Continuity Plan activated

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) activated its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) early this morning after its main computer system suffered a technical disrup... Read More