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Jail, caning for Singapore man who extorted girl, 16, after she withdrew from 'sugar daddy' deal

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A man who extorted a 16-year-old girl by falsely claiming he was taking legal action against her after she backed out of a "sugar daddy" arrangement was sentenced to jail and cani... Read More


Singapore man, 27, arrested for breaking into flat in Jurong West to steal CDC vouchers, cash

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A 27-year-old man previously convicted of housebreaking in 2016 has been charged with committing a similar offence at a Jurong West flat on May 31. Muhammad Hizwan Hashim was cha... Read More


Singapore man, 64, arrested for dangerous driving after fatal crash kills 21-year-old motorcyclist in Mandai

SINGAPORE, June 2 -- A 64-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist in Mandai. The incident occurred around 7pm on May 29 alon... Read More


Shariah-compliant bonds for highway project abused in luxury lifestyle scandal, says MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has uncovered that over RM20 million from misappropriated sukuk funds meant for a Klang Valley highway project were allegedly us... Read More


Opal Chuangsri makes history and headlines as Thailand's first Miss World

HYDERABAD, June 1 -- Thailand has won its first Miss World crown after 22-year-old Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri claimed the title at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in Hyderabad on Saturday. According t... Read More


Caught cutting the line at Woodlands or Tuas? Singapore's ICA says expect a U-turn or a blacklist

SINGAPORE, June 1 -- As the June school holidays begin in Singapore, the country's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers are stepping up enforcement against motorists who attempt to jum... Read More


What gas subsidy cut? Armizan tells Wee Ka Siong ministry just cracking down on misuse, policy not new

PUTRAJAYA, June 1 -- Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has urged Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong to review the regulations introduced during his tenure in the Cabinet before making public statements on government polici... Read More


From influencer to Islamist: Cleopatra joins PAS to 'secure children's future', vows commitment to party's spiritual training

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- Influencer Nur Fathiah Syazwana Shaharuddin, better known as Cleopatra, has officially joined the Islamist party PAS yesterday, citing the need to provide a better future for h... Read More


Perikatan rubbishes claim 10 of its MPs switching sides, calls for proof amid defection rumours

KOTA BARU, June 1 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) has challenged those claiming that 10 of its MPs have pledged support for the government to provide evidence. Utusan Malaysia cited its chief whip Datuk S... Read More


Penang's best char koay teow? Judges say it's from Pulau Tikus after sizzling street food contest

GEORGE TOWN, June 1 -- A beloved char koay teow stall in Pulau Tikus has claimed the top spot in a Penang-wide cook-off, winning over judges with its perfect wok hei and bold flavours. According to T... Read More