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StarHub seals S$105m MyRepublic buyout as Keppel strikes S$1.43b M1 deal with Simba in telco shake-up

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12 -- Singapore's telecommunications sector is seeing a fresh wave of consolidation, with StarHub completing its S$105.2 million (RM345 million) purchase of MyRepublic's broadband busi... Read More


Brat Pitt home burglary leads LA cops to arrest teen gang that targeted other stars

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 -- Los Angeles police arrested this week four teenagers suspected to be part of a street gang that ransacked the home of Hollywood A-list actor Brad Pitt back in June. The all ma... Read More


First Kpod criminal: Singapore man convicted for making drug-laced vape pods that trigger muscle spasms

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12 -- A 41-year-old man from Yishun has admitted to producing vaporiser pods laced with etomidate, marking the first conviction linked to Kpods. According to The Straits Times, in Dec... Read More


Teachers risk RM10,000 fine, two years' jail for vaping or smoking in schools, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned that teachers caught smoking cigarettes or using electronic cigarettes (vapes) on school grounds face fines of up to RM10,000 or a... Read More


New judge to take over Dr Mahathir's defamation suit against Anwar

SHAH ALAM, Aug. 12 -- A new judge will preside over former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's defamation suit against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, following a reassignment of the cas... Read More


Abu Shaef Hamza makes emotional return to KL Fashion Week with 'Jaan', a tribute to life, loss and legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Fashion stylist to the stars Abu Shaef Hamza brought a deeply personal touch to the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2025 runway over the weekend, unveiling "Jaan", a collecti... Read More


Unsafe refuelling, missing safety officer: Investigators find multiple failures in Bentong helicopter crash

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 12 -- The operator of a Bell 206L4 helicopter that crashed in Bentong, Pahang, on February 6 failed to follow safety procedures for hot refuelling, the Air Accident Investigation B... Read More


RR by Rizman Ruzaini marks 20 years with 'Rebirth: Vol.1 - Gratitude', reintroducing line with a bold push into affordable luxury

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 11 -- Two decades in, RR by Rizman Ruzaini is hitting refresh with its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, Rebirth: Vol.1 - Gratitude - a sleek new chapter for the label as it steps boldly... Read More


DRB-Hicom to buy up Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia in RM426m deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 11 -- DRB-Hicom Bhd has announced plans to acquire the Malaysian operations of aerospace manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems for approximately US$95.2 million (RM426.1 million). The co... Read More


Cristiano Ronaldo seals it with a ring after nearly a decade with Georgina Rodriguez

LONDON, Aug. 11 -- Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his engagement to Georgina Rodriguez, his partner of nine years. According to a report published in the BBC, Rodriguez shared the news on... Read More