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Think you can spot a deepfake? Most Singaporeans can't, survey reveals

SINGAPORE, July 2 -- Just one in four people here could correctly identify deepfake videos, despite nearly 80 per cent expressing confidence in spotting them. This finding comes from the Cybersecurit... Read More


Singapore teen pleads guilty to punching police officer, sharing nudes on Snapchat

SINGAPORE, July 2 -- A 19-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and circulating an intimate image without consent. The incident involving the police officer occurred ... Read More


Two Malaysian bars in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended 51-100 list: Backdoor Bodega ranks No. 64, Coley No. 92

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Two Malaysian bars have been included in the 2025 edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars' extended 51-100 list: Coley in Kuala Lumpur comes in at No. 92, continuing its streak of being... Read More


False plates, elusive suspects: Police still chasing leads in Pamela Ling case, say probe 'will not stop'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Investigations into the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh remain ongoing and will not stop until the case is resolved, police said. According to Kosmo!, Kuala Lumpu... Read More


Uggah embarks on three-day road journey to Bario to assess critical infrastructure needs for rural communities

MIRI, July 2 -- Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas yesterday began a three-day journey by road to Bario, aimed at gaining firsthand insight into the condition of existing road infrastructur... Read More


MACC investigates MyKiosk project over alleged irregularities in funding and execution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and misappropriation involving the tender process for the MyKiosk project ... Read More


Look wider - Adelina Asmawi

Kuala Lampur, July 2 -- I refer to the article in The Star dated Sunday, 29th June, titled "Profit-Driven Public Education Leaving STPM Students Behind." It seems some people fail to understand the f... Read More


Segambut MP urges DBKL to clarify EV charger placement guidelines after TTDI residents raise concern over parking loss

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Hannah Yeoh has called on Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to clarify its guidelines on the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers following complaints by Taman Tun Dr Ism... Read More


Unmasking paedophiles: When silence and secrecy become the greatest crimes - Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Kuala Lampur, July 2 -- Recent headlines in Malaysia have once again reminded us of the disturbing reality of paedophilia and child sexual abuse. A few months ago, a prominent social media personality... Read More


Abang Johari: Sarawak to offer scholarships for security studies at elite UK military academy Sandhurst

KUCHING, July 2 -- Sarawak government intends to offer scholarships to Sarawakians interested in a security career to further their studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdo... Read More