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Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India after steering failure (VIDEO)

KOLKATA, Aug. 13 -- A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a riverbank in West Bengal, India, after reportedly failing to negotiate a bend in the River Hooghly, with strong currents and a sus... Read More


Singaporean man rescued from alleged Malaysia kidnapping wanted by drug agency, believed to know kidnapper

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- A 32-year-old Singaporean man rescued by Malaysian police after he was allegedly kidnapped with his girlfriend is wanted by Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) over a s... Read More


J-pop giants Yoasobi pick Singapore for only South-east Asian stop on massive stadium tour in February 2027

SINGAPORE, Aug. 13 -- Japanese pop phenomenon Yoasobi are giving South-east Asian fans just one chance to catch them in the region on their upcoming 10-City Dome & Stadium Tour 2026-2027 Super Planet ... Read More


Malaysian police granted access to question pilot detained in Jakarta over drug case, says home minister

SUBANG, Aug. 13 -- Indonesian authorities have reportedly allowed Malaysian police investigators to question a Malaysian pilot detained on suspicion of drug trafficking after he allegedly flew from Ku... Read More


Bahrain F1 GP in Malaysia: Tickets on sale now, from RM200 hillstands to RM2,083 grandstand seats

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Tickets for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4 are now on sale, with Malaysian fans able to get three-day passes... Read More


A Perak mum spent 10 years building a safety net for her son, then came an unexpected RM100,000 BSN SSP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- For more than a decade, Suzanah Ismail had been quietly putting money aside for one overriding reason: to give her son greater financial security in the years ahead. The amou... Read More


Has the next James Bond been found? Author Richard Osman names 'Slow Horses' star Jack Lowden as a serious 007 contender

LONDON, Aug. 13 -- Slow Horses star Jack Lowden has emerged as a serious contender to become the next James Bond after Richard Osman claimed the Scottish actor is being "strongly considered" for the r... Read More


Kedah fails to overturn ruling against refusal to renew pool betting, lottery licences

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 - The Kedah government has failed to overturn a ruling that barred it from refusing to renew licences for pool betting and lottery operators. Free Malaysia ... Read More


Singapore cleaner who tackled knife-wielding man says he acted to protect children

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- SINGAPORE, Aug 12 - When Osman Sidin heard shouts of "Run, run!" outside The Clementi Mall on Aug 10, the 56-year-old cleaner initially thought there was an outdoor concert. ... Read More


Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- The Immigration Department has set the maximum validity period of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA) at 10 years with immediate effect, following issues faced by some ... Read More