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Malaysia sees rise in foreigners misusing social visit passes to work, says Immigration Dept

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- The Immigration Department has detected an increase in cases involving foreigners misusing social visit passes to work or conduct economic activities in Malaysia in recent yea... Read More


DBKL ramps up tree mitigation works to improve public safety

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is continuing tree mitigation works across several locations in the capital as part of ongoing efforts to improve public safety and reduce the ri... Read More


Heavy rain, local factors caused Petaling Jaya flash floods, says Selangor exco

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- The flash floods that hit several areas in Petaling Jaya on Saturday were likely caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall over a short period, which exceeded the capacity of exi... Read More


Woman's body found with hands, legs tied in Kota Tinggi river

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- A woman's body was found floating in Sungai Tanjung Serindit, Ulu Papan, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi last night, shocking residents after the victim was discovered with both her ha... Read More


Two arrested after drone smuggling attempt foiled at Melaka's Sungai Udang Prison

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- The Prisons Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle prohibited items into the Sungai Udang Prison Complex in Melaka using a drone. The department said the suspicious acti... Read More


Keeping a cat in Singapore? Here's what changes from September

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Cat owners in Singapore will have a few things to tick off their list in the coming weeks, from microchipping and licensing their pets to checking whether they qualify to keep mo... Read More


Hong Kong star Simon Yam's restaurant act of kindness praised online

HONG KONG, July 20 -- Hong Kong veteran actor Simon Yam has drawn widespread praise online after a fan recounted an unexpected act of generosity during a chance encounter at a restaurant, turning an o... Read More


Gobind says Network School approvals followed procedures, investigations must respect jurisdictions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- All applications involving Network School at Forest City, Johor, went through proper procedures and were verified by the relevant authorities, said Digital Minister Gobind Sin... Read More


Your data and AI: What consumers in Singapore need to know from July 20

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Singapore consumers will soon get more information about how companies use their personal data to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, but they may not always h... Read More


Kedah JPJ targets vehicle owners who allow foreigners to drive without licences

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- The Kedah Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action not only against foreigners caught riding motorcycles or driving without licences, but also vehicle owners who allow... Read More