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Preschool toddler molest cover-up in Singapore: Two women charged with deleting evidence, obstructing justice

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- Two women were charged in court on Friday (February 21) for allegedly covering up a molest case involving a female toddler at a preschool, deleting key evidence and reformatting ... Read More


TikTok cuts trust and safety jobs in Singapore amid global layoffs

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- TikTok has laid off at least a dozen employees in Singapore as part of a global restructuring of its trust and safety team, The Straits Times has learned. The move is part of a ... Read More


Ministry: RM45.9m collected from sale of special plates like 'GOLD', 'FFF' and 'MADANI', revenue used for transport aid initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers in 2024, with half of the revenue directed towards transport-related initiatives ... Read More


In Singapore, TikTok live streamer jailed for obscene act at HDB void deck, husband acted as lookout

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- A Vietnamese woman was jailed for performing a sex act while skimpily dressed at a Housing Board void deck in Boon Lay during a TikTok live stream, in response to a challenge fro... Read More


Genting Singapore's profit dips 5pc to S$578.9m, eyes Thailand expansion amid casino liberalisation

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- Genting Singapore is exploring diversification opportunities in Thailand, possibly including casinos, following the Thai Cabinet's recent approval in principle of a draft law aim... Read More


Perhilitan deploys trap after 3m-long crocodile spotted in river near Mid Valley (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has reportedly set up a trap after a three-metre crocodile rwas sighted in a river near Mid Valley Megamall. Federal T... Read More


Singapore biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua's assets frozen over US$830m suit after misleading Novo Nordisk on 'new and effective' hypertension drug, court rules

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has secured a court order to freeze the worldwide assets of Singapore-based KBP Biosciences and its founder Huang Zhenhua, amid a legal b... Read More


After slew of defamation suits, Tuan Ibrahim tells PAS leaders to verify facts first before making public remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called on party leaders to verify their facts before making public statements to prevent defamation suits and safegua... Read More


Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre celebrates 10 years of excellence with MSQH accreditation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre (OMSMC) proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence in patient care with a significant milestone-the achieve... Read More


Inspired by Tamil cinema, 'Kaadhal Tholvigal' hybrid cabaret ends exclusive Bobo KL run, eyes international stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Kaadhal Tholvigal (The Failed Romances), a daring hybrid cabaret by internationally acclaimed performing arts company TerryandTheCuz, concluded its exclusive preview run at Bo... Read More