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Tom Cruise reveals how a 1982 flop taught him to take control in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, May 12 -- Tom Cruise has criticised modern film schools for failing to teach young actors the technical skills needed to succeed in cinema. The Hollywood veteran said many up-and-coming ... Read More


Saving lives on the Gerik-Jeli Highway by putting wildlife first - Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran

Kuala Lampur, May 12 -- On the early morning of May 11, 2025, Malaysians awoke to heartbreaking footage of an elephant calf lying motionless on the Gerik-Jeli Highway while its grieving mother attempt... Read More


From guides to guards: Robot dogs find new roles across Singapore's public and private sectors

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- From guarding bus depots to guiding the visually impaired, robot dogs are increasingly taking on diverse roles in Singapore, marking a new phase in the city-state's growing adopti... Read More


Michelin-starred Labyrinth's LG Han becomes first Singapore chef on South Korea reality show 'Chef & My Fridge' (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- Singapore's culinary scene just scored a spicy milestone on South Korean TV. For the first time ever, the hit reality cooking show Chef & My Fridge featured a Singaporean chef - ... Read More


'Total shock': Singapore actress Eleanor Lee says leaked anti-China hot mic isn't her

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has addressed the public backlash following a leaked audio clip that allegedly featured her making derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals. The... Read More


When the sky tilted east: The Rafale shock and the quiet rise of China's airpower? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 12 -- In the volatile skies above South Asia, a silent tremor has shaken the self-assurance of one of the world's largest democracies. India's acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets ... Read More


It's mating season now so be careful, Perhilitan tells Batu Pahat villagers after three crocodiles caught in past week

JOHOR BARU, May 12 -- Wildlife officials have reportedly warned residents of Kampung Parit Gantong in Batu Pahat to remain alert during the current crocodile mating season, after three of the reptiles... Read More


In Singapore, three foreign nationals busted for Bukit Timah break-ins after teen and mum tip-off

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- Three foreign men, aged between 48 and 60, were arrested yesterday for their suspected involvement in a spate of housebreaking cases in Bukit Timah, Singapore, just 27 hours after... Read More


Otter bites woman at Singapore's Robertson Quay, National Parks Board steps up patrols

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- A woman was bitten by an otter near Jiak Kim Bridge at Robertson Quay in Singapore yesterday, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and step up patrols. The National Parks... Read More


TNB reveals electricity theft by illegal crypto miners in Malaysia jumps fourfold between 2018 and last year

Kuala Lampur, May 12 -- Electricity theft linked to illegal cryptocurrency mining in Malaysia has surged by nearly 300 per cent from 2018 to 2024, according to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The Star ... Read More