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Fire-ravaged Eunos building ordered shut as Singapore authorities begin structural probe

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- Authorities in Singapore have ordered the closure of a fire-damaged industrial building in the eastern precint of Eunos, for safety inspections after a major blaze tore through th... Read More


China scraps gold tax break, sending shockwaves through global bullion market

BEIJING, Nov. 1 -- China has abolished a long-standing tax incentive on gold sales in a move that could raise costs for consumers in one of the world's largest bullion markets. Effective today, the M... Read More


Fire at KLCC Tower 3 quickly contained, restaurant closed for investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- The fire at a restaurant in KLCC Tower 3 has been successfully contained, with no casualties reported, according to fire and rescue officials on site. The fire, which started ... Read More


King Charles in talks to offer Andrew a 'once and for all' financial settlement

LONDON, Nov. 1 -- King Charles is reportedly planning to offer Andrew a substantial financial settlement to fund his move out of the Royal Lodge in Windsor and prevent future overspending, according t... Read More


Singapore agent jailed after furious threats to 'stab boss' over repossessed car

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- A property agent who threatened to stab a finance company boss after his car was repossessed has been sentenced to six weeks in prison. Vernon Yang Zhi Xian, 30, pleaded guilty o... Read More


Murder investigation underway after brother-in-law allegedly kills farmer with machete in Kedah

JERLUN, Nov. 1 -- A 45-year-old farmer is believed to have been killed after he was allegedly attacked with a machete by his brother-in-law in Kampung Pida 3, near here, yesterday. Kubang Pasu Distri... Read More


Critique demands a voice, execution demands a vision, courage and the scars of effort - Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 1 -- It's not a stretch to say that the 47th Asean Summit and its related meetings were the most consequential - and successful - in our region's history. Last week, Malaysia playe... Read More


Dear Gen Z, this is your long game - Elman Mustafa El Bakri

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 1 -- Let's not sugarcoat it. If you're a fresh graduate in 2025, the entry-level job market is rough. In Malaysia, youth unemployment is hovering around 10 per cent. Globally, entry... Read More


Kota Raya: KL's little Manila where Filipinos gather for food, friends and a taste of home

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- For 35-year-old bartender Sherwin Delgado, the Kota Raya Complex here means one thing - halo halo. The colourful shaved ice dessert is the Filipino version of ais kacang, but ... Read More


From South China Sea code to cyber threats: What Asean defence chiefs agreed on the first day of KL talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) opened yesterday with little fanfare, a starkcontrast to the pomp and pageantry of the Asean Summit earlier this week. There were n... Read More