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'Heat 2' heads east? Director Michael Mann eyes Singapore for crime epic sequel, with DiCaprio and Driver in talks

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- The long-awaited sequel to Michael Mann's 1995 crime masterpiece Heat could bring its high-stakes action to Singapore. Speaking to Variety at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon, ... Read More


Sabah motorcyclist dies in head-on crash with express bus in Ranau, thrown 17m from scene

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- A man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an express bus at Kilometer 17, Jalan Ranau-Telupid, Sabah, last night. The incident, which occurred at around 10.... Read More


Singapore's next crackdown: Why caning scammers and tougher jail terms for sex offenders are on the table

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Singapore's reputation as one of the world's safest countries has long rested on its tough stance against crime - and the government now wants to go even further. Under proposed... Read More


Lost in Thailand: Missing British teen survives two weeks in jungle on ants and tree bark

BANGKOK, Oct. 19 -- A 19-year-old British national who vanished from Pattaya has been found alive in a remote part of western Thailand after spending two weeks lost in the jungle, surviving on ants an... Read More


No witnesses to UM student's fatal fall from college building, police confirm investigation ongoing

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 19 -- There were no witnesses to the incident in which a Universiti Malaya (UM) student fell from his residential college building here on Thursday. According to Harian Metro, Pet... Read More


W Korea apologises for handling of its breast cancer awareness event, after widespread backlash

SEOUL, Oct. 19 -- W Korea apologised after days of backlash towards its breast cancer awareness charity event that was criticised for looking more like a party. In an apology on its official website ... Read More


Police search for missing officer from Subang Jaya, last seen driving Proton Saga WC8024K

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- Police are currently searching for an officer who was reported missing after leaving his home at the Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) quarters on Jalan USJ 8 las... Read More


'Rotan' debate reignites in Kuching as educators weigh discipline against student welfare

KUCHING, Oct. 19 -- The proposal to bring back the 'rotan' (caning) in schools has divided opinion among parents and educators. Those supporting this believe that it can help restore discipline and r... Read More


Sabah entertainer Lotter dies at 43

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 19 -- Local entertainer Lotter P Edwin Edin, fondly known as Lotter or Dudu, passed away around 10pm last night at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), here. Born on April 30, 1982, Lo... Read More


Sabah entertainer Lotter passes away at 43

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 19 -- Local entertainer Lotter P Edwin Edin, fondly known as Lotter or Dudu, passed away around 10pm last night at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), here. Born on April 30, 1982, Lo... Read More