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Singapore locks up self-radicalised 'East Asian supremacist' planning to attack Malays, Muslims in republic

SINGAPORE, Feb. 10 -- A Singaporean student radicalised by far-right extremist ideologies and planning to attack Malays and Muslims has been detained under the republic's Internal Security Act (ISA), ... Read More


Sabah saleswoman hits RM20.9m jackpot with 18 random car plate numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A 54-year-old saleswoman from Sabah struck it big on Chinese New Year's Eve, winning RM20.9 million in the RM23.1 million Toto 4D Jackpot 1. She had placed a System Play bet u... Read More


Health minister confirms some flu shots out of stock, but says more arriving soon

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said there was no cause for worry over the shortage of certain flu vaccines, explaining that alternatives were available and resuppli... Read More


Thai police and immigration crack down on tourist offences after violent incident involving Israelis

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 9 -- Tourist police and officers from the Immigration Bureau (IB) are intensifying their efforts to tackle tourism-related offences in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, following... Read More


AI breakthrough or security threat? Singapore firms assess DeepSeek's impact as data privacy concerns persist

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Companies in Singapore are cautious about using DeepSeek despite its cost-saving potential, citing concerns over data security and AI biases. The Straits Times reported that majo... Read More


Police ID local suspect who shot up Setia Alam mall, injured one man, and carjacked another (VIDEO)

SHAH ALAM, Feb. 9 -- Police have identified the suspect in yesterday's Setia Alam mall shooting as a local man in his 30s with a history of criminal and drug-related offences. Selangor Police Chief D... Read More


Source: EPF dividend should top 5.8pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will likely declare a dividend of more than 5.8 per cent for conventional savings this year, surpassing last year's 5.5 per cent, said a sour... Read More


Why job security remains a concern in Singapore despite low unemployment

SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Job security remains a concern for some Singaporeans despite strong labour market indicators, with the issue set to be addressed in Budget 2025, according to the Straits Times. H... Read More


With Singapore SEZ, CM says Johor will be more than just data centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will encourage the industry diversification needed for the state to shield itself from global trade uncertainties, said Chief Mi... Read More


Sony Playstation Network back up, gamers rejoice (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- PlayStation gamers are heaving a sigh of relief now that Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) is finally back online. The gaming service caused major disruption, with gamers unable to... Read More