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Singapore court convicts man for using drone to bring in meth from Johor during pandemic

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5 -- A man has been convicted of conspiring to import drugs after instructing another individual to fly a drone from Singapore to Johor, which later returned with a pouch of methamphe... Read More


After Malaysian arrested in Thailand for arms smuggling, police probe syndicate ties or solo role, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 5 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is conducting a thorough investigation to determine whether the Malaysian national arrested in Thailand for smuggling firearms is involved in ... Read More


Mum of British teen David Balisong, found safe in KL, asks for privacy while arranging return to UK

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 5 -- The mother of a British teenager who has been missing since June has requested privacy as she arranges to return home. Minerva Balisong, 50, did not specify when she and her ... Read More


NGO says missing UK teen may be victim of scam-linked trafficking, mother pleads: 'David, if you are reading this, please let us know you are safe'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- A British teenager missing in Malaysia for the past three months may have fallen prey to human trafficking linked to online scam call centres, according to the Malaysian Inter... Read More


Singapore Airlines turns boring safety videos into tourist trap (the good kind)

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- Passengers flying with Singapore Airlines will soon watch a redesigned in-flight safety video that combines safety instructions with a cinematic journey across Singapore. Unveil... Read More


Cross-border buses from Johor to Singapore to start 10 minutes earlier on weekdays

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- Weekday cross-border buses from Johor Bahru to republic will depart at 4.50am starting Sept 15, with the earlier start aimed at reducing congestion at the Causeway. The adjustme... Read More


Malaysia retail sales plunge 3pc in Q2 as families dial back discretionary spending

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Malaysia's retail industry shrank by 3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, signalling that households are spending less even as the wider economy continues to grow, accord... Read More


Malaysia retail sales down 3pc in Q2 as families dial back discretionary spending

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Malaysia's retail industry shrank by 3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, signalling that households are spending less even as the wider economy continues to grow, accord... Read More


No contest for PAS's top five posts as Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim and vice-presidents return unopposed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man will continue to lead the party for the 2025-2027 term after being returned unopposed. Vice-presiden... Read More


Police confirm stray dog behind Cheras child attack

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Police have confirmed that the dog which attacked and bit a six-year-old boy in a residential park in Batu 9, Cheras, last Wednesday is a stray with no owner. Kajang OCPD Ass... Read More