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What brand of Malaysian hospitality will shape Aseanand related summits -Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- As Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship from May 25-27, 2025, global attention turns to Kuala Lumpur-not only for its event management and diplomatic flair but also for the ... Read More


Kelantan police intercept Toyota Vellfire used to smuggle 15 undocumented migrants in Jeli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Police have thwarted a human smuggling attempt in Kelantan after intercepting a suspicious Toyota Vellfire in Jeli on May 18. The operation was led by the Jeli District Police... Read More


National University of Singapore says sorry for 'operational lapse' after Yale-NUS library book disposal sparks outcry (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- The National University of Singapore (NUS) has issued an apology following an "operational lapse" in handling hundreds of books from Yale-NUS College, which is scheduled to close ... Read More


Malaysia walks back Huawei AI project amid US-China tech tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Malaysia's announcement and quick retraction of plans to deploy Huawei AI technology has highlighted the intensifying technological rivalry between the United States and China.... Read More


Mother Monster meets Milo Dinosaur: Lady Gaga makes surprise pit stop at Singapore's Maxwell Food Centre (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- Lady Gaga conjured up some lunchtime magic in Singapore yesterday when she unexpectedly appeared at the Maxwell Food Centre - and yes, it was full-on Mother Monster fashion. Deck... Read More


Penang undersea tunnel remains relevant to ease congestion on first bridge, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang undersea tunnel project remains relevant in addressing traffic congestion on the first Penang bridge, state exco Zairil Khir Johari said. The state infrastructure, t... Read More


In Singapore, Beach Road cleaver attacker admits he tried to silence wife over dark family secret

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A 49-year-old man who viciously slashed his wife with a cleaver in a frenzied assault along Singapore's Beach Road in 2022 pleaded guilty yesterday to attempted murder. According... Read More


Singaporean Amos Yee faces more jail time after parole breach, possible lifetime monitoring

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- Amos Yee, a Singaporean convicted of child sex offences in the United States, will remain in prison for at least another six months after breaching the terms of his parole. The S... Read More


Penang rules out gazetting Middle Bank Marine Sanctuary to avoid project disruptions

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang state government does not plan to gazette the Middle Bank Marine Sanctuary, according to state executive councillor H'ng Mooi Lye. The state local government, town a... Read More


Jocelyn Chia's MH370 joke fallout: 'It's ironic, but I'm grateful to Malaysia,' says Singapore-born comedian

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- In 2023, a Singapore-raised US comedian found herself at the centre of an international storm over a controversial joke about the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Jocely... Read More