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Yayasan Sime Darby expands TVET push with Budget 2025 boost to empower rural youth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Growing up in Rumah Gawai Sungai Mupong, Sarawak, Alexender Simong Anak Gawai was raised by his mother in a single-parent household and supported by his longhouse community. ... Read More


Unusual green water in Singapore canal sparks environmental probe

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Singapore authorities are investigating after a canal along Yishun Close in Singapore was spotted with green-coloured water. Nee Soon GRC MP Jackson Lam said in a Facebook post,... Read More


Singapore influencer admits stealing RM2,000 in Don Don Donki products from Orchard Central outlet

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- A Singaporean influencer has pleaded guilty to stealing more than S$600 (RM2,000) worth of goods from the Don Don Donki outlet at Orchard Central in Singapore. According to Shin... Read More


'KPop Demon Hunters' becomes Netflix's biggest hit ever with 236 million views

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 -- KPop Demon Hunters, an animated film about a K-pop girl group who fight mythical monsters while performing as global idols, is now the most-streamed movie in Netflix history. ... Read More


What to know about Montblanc's Wes Anderson-inspired 'Let's Write' pop-up in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Montblanc has launched a Wes Anderson-inspired pop-up at The Gardens Mall, inviting visitors to rediscover the art of writing through its 'The Journey: Let's Write' showcase. ... Read More


Singapore preschool sees gastroenteritis outbreak, 26 affected but all recovered

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Health authorities in Singapore are looking into a suspected outbreak of gastroenteritis at PCF Sparkletots Preschool in Mountbatten. According to a joint statement by the Commu... Read More


Singapore company director pleads guilty to multi-million ringgit fake AI investment fraud

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Investors in Singapore chasing quick AI-powered trading profits lost big after a company director admitted to cheating them out of US$537,000 (RM2.27 million) - and potentially m... Read More


Malaysia's Versa cracks Forbes Asia's '100 to Watch' list of hottest startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia's fast-rising digital wealth platform Versa has been named to Forbes Asia's fifth annual "100 to Watch" list, a ranking that highlights the most promising small compa... Read More


Staff at Singapore foodcourt giant Koufu trained to be 'eyes and ears' spotting domestic violence

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- Foodcourt staff in Singapore are taking on a new role - spotting signs of domestic abuse. In July, 77 managers from Koufu, one of Singapore's largest foodcourt chains, were trai... Read More


Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Piracy and armed robbery cases in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait have reportedly surged this year, with incidents nearly quadrupling from 2024. Citing data fr... Read More