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'Luckily, I met you': Man asks police to charge dead phone to find girlfriend at KLIA, amuses netizens

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- The Royal Malaysian Police attracted light-hearted online reactions yesterday after officers assisted a man who sought their help when his phone battery died. According to a ... Read More


Singapore man to face multiple charges over fatal Tampines hit-and-run that killed 67-year-old cyclist

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27 -- A 35-year-old man is set to be charged on Friday over a hit-and-run accident that killed a 67-year-old power-assisted bicycle (PAB) rider in Tampines, the police said. According... Read More


Singapore man allegedly doxxed by loan sharks with 'God of Fortune' poster, sent funeral wreaths and cement

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27 -- A man in Yishun was allegedly harassed by loan sharks who put up a "God of Fortune" poster at his HDB lift lobby, exposing his name and address, and sent him bags of cement and f... Read More


Seven Malaysian cities including KL, Kuching and Ipoh join WHO's global Age Friendly network

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 27 -- Seven Malaysian locations have been included in the World Health Organisation's (WHO) global Age Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) network, the Dewan Rakyat was reportedl... Read More


Scoot cancels two Singapore-Hat Yai flights as floods swamp southern Thailand

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27 -- Budget carrier Scoot has cancelled two flights between Singapore and Hat Yai on November 28 amid severe flooding in southern Thailand. In a statement responding to media queries... Read More


Hong Kong insurance sector braces for record claims, liable for RM1.37b in damages from deadly Tai Po fire

HONG KONG, Nov. 27 -- Hong Kong's insurance sector is bracing for record claims of HK$2.6 billion (RM1.37 billion) following the deadly Tai Po fire, which killed 55 people and damaged seven buildings.... Read More


Haresh Deol assault suspect claims wife was harassed, police say journalist may be wrong victim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Police believe the assault on sports journalist Haresh Deol in Bangsar may have stemmed from a domestic dispute or a case of mistaken identity, according to city Police Chief ... Read More


Hands-on lessons, sign language and tech among six new subjects coming to Malaysian classrooms in 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- The Education Ministry plans to roll out six new subjects under the revamped 2027 school curriculum, with a stronger push on core skills, creativity and character-building fro... Read More


MACC officer goes to police over new video alleging bid to sway Albert Tei probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer has lodged a police complaint over a video clip alleging misconduct involving its chief Tan Sri Azam Baki. The commissio... Read More


In Singapore, serial child predator handed 15 years' preventive detention after latest conviction

SINGAPORE, Nov. 26 -- The High Court has ordered 15 years of preventive detention for Terence Thaver, a 60-year-old repeat sex offender who has spent nearly one-third of his adult life behind bars. T... Read More