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Malaysian man pleads guilty to helping Sarawak-based syndicate exploit Singapore bank accounts

SINGAPORE, Nov. 26 -- A Malaysian man has admitted to participating in a Sarawak-based criminal syndicate that harvested Singapore bank accounts for illegal use by online gambling operators. Accordin... Read More


Two hospitalised as lorry mounts footpath in crash near Singapore's Jalan Besar

SINGAPORE, Nov. 26 -- Two motorists were reportedly hospitalised after a lorry mounted the pedestrian footpath during a collision at the Jalan Besar-Rowell Road junction yesterday. The police said th... Read More


Patrol gone wrong: Kangar cop in custody after 4WD hits motorcycle, killing rider

KANGAR, Nov. 26 -- A police officer has been arrested after a 4WD patrol vehicle he was driving collided with a motorcycle in Kangar last night, killing one rider and injuring another. The accident o... Read More


Singapore filmmaker's Gaza flotilla documentary 'Al Awda' to screen in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 5

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 -- Al Awda, a documentary about a 2018 Gaza flotilla directed by Singaporean filmmaker Jason Soo, will premiere in Malaysia on December 5, 2025, at the Damansara Performing Arts ... Read More


It's gonna be Golden: MAMA Awards 'Kpop Demon Hunters' collab to feature members of Babymonster, Riize, Boynextdoor, TWS and Zerobaseone

SEOUL, Nov. 26 -- The 2025 MAMA Awards, billed as the world's No. 1 K-pop awards show, has unveiled a powerhouse lineup of artists set to bring Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters universe to life on stage. ... Read More


Singapore hawkers cash in up to S$50 per rat as rewards help keep the critters at bay

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- Stallholders at a Clementi hawker centre have continued a cash-for-rats scheme as part of broader efforts by the authorities to tackle Singapore's growing rodent problem. The in... Read More


MACC temporarily off the grid in Perlis as floods hit state; complaints still open online

KUALA PERLIS, Nov. 25 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has temporarily closed its Perlis state office following flooding in the state. The closure takes effect immediately as the ac... Read More


Apple and Google ordered to block misuse of 'gov.sg' ID amid surge in impersonation scams in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- The Singapore Police Force has directed technology giants Apple and Google to implement safeguards aimed at curbing government impersonation scams on their messaging platforms. ... Read More


K-pop band CNBlue returns to Malaysia in April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- South Korean rock band CNBlue will return to Malaysia next year as part of its newly announced 2026 world tour titled "3Logy". The tour details were released via the band's o... Read More


Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai caught criticising CCP in leaked audio, amid allegations about mistreatment of uncredited writer on his latest film

BEIJING, Nov. 25 -- When it comes to Hong Kong cinema, Wong Kar Wai is one of its defining names but his stellar work comes with a far less-than-stellar reputation. Wong has been said to be difficult... Read More