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The grit behind the glamour: Lives of Malaysian film workers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- While captivating storylines, cinematography, and visual effects often steal the spotlight in films, one vital aspect is frequently overlooked - the production crew. These beh... Read More


Perfectly flawed - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- Make no mistake: I am no sportsman. I can't play football. I never learned how to swim. And when it comes to running? Let's just say I was always the kid who got picked last d... Read More


Not in e-Kasih? Johor has a new affordable home plan for you

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 5 -- Low-income earners in Johor who are not listed under the federal e-Kasih database can now own their first home. Johor Housing and Local Government chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni... Read More


Global anti-scam blitz: 106 nabbed, S$7.7m seized in Singapore; Malaysia among seven countries in joint operation

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A month-long transnational anti-scam operation involving seven territories led to the arrest of over 1,800 people, including 106 in Singapore, and the seizure of more than S$7.69 ... Read More


Singapore businessman arrested in Bangkok for allegedly evading RM675,000 in Thai taxes

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A 71-year-old Singaporean businessman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on June 2 for allegedly evading more than 5.2 million baht (RM675,000) in taxes, Thai police s... Read More


Singapore's GrabCab taxi service rolls out in July with Toyota Prius hybrids, EVs to follow in 2025

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- Grab's new taxi service, GrabCab, will launch in July with an initial fleet of 40 fifth-generation Toyota Prius electric hybrid taxis, making it Singapore's sixth taxi operator. ... Read More


Police confirm body found in Bangsar construction site is missing British tourist, no foul play suspected

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- The body of a man who was discovered at a construction site in Bangsar yesterday has been confirmed to be that of missing Englishman Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyle. Kuala L... Read More


Singapore Pools rolls out new lottery game with fixed winnings June 12 to curb illegal gambling

SINGAPORE, June 4 -- Singapore-owned lottery company Singapore Pools will launch a new fixed-bet game called Toto Match with its first draw on June 12. The game is being introduced in response to pub... Read More


'Datuk Seri' arrested for allegedly assaulting woman with pistol grip in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, June 4 -- A local man with the title Datuk Seri has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 28-year-old female sales assistant with a pistol grip during an incident on Jalan Kelawei. Ac... Read More


Rapid Rail apologises after Taiwanese man falls onto LRT tracks in Puchong

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 -- Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd has said it deeply regrets the death of a Taiwanese passenger who fell onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station earlier this evening. In a st... Read More