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As international actors step back, it is time for Malaysia to lead on refugee protection - Melati Nungsari, Kirstine Rahma Varming, Shre Maha Manohar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- It is time for us to discuss the changing landscape surrounding refugee rights and protection worldwide and Malaysia's potential to be a leading nation in this landscape. Earl... Read More


Singapore bans Wild Rice's 'Homepar' play for glamorising drug use, undermining trust in Central Narcotics Bureau

SINGAPORE, June 20 -- The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has barred Singapore theatre company Wild Rice from staging a dramatised reading of Homepar, citing concerns that the updated scri... Read More


Singapore bans Wild Rice's 'Homepar' play for undermining anti-drug messaging

SINGAPORE, June 20 -- The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has barred Singapore theatre company Wild Rice from staging a dramatised reading of Homepar, citing concerns that the updated scri... Read More


Back-to-back vehicle fires destroy two vehicles in Betong, damage one in Kuching, no injuries reported

KUCHING, June 20 -- A van and a sedan were completely destroyed in Betong, while a hatchback was partially damaged in a separate incident in Bandar Baru Samariang here, yesterday morning. According t... Read More


Legal quagmire when a fatwa does not apply to companies but a ruling does - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, June 20 -- According to Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution, law includes written law, which in turn comprises federal law and state law. Federal law includes legislation made by... Read More


Pay by glasses: Alipay+ and Meizu launch world's first AR smart glasses with voice-activated eWallet

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- Alipay+ has launched the world's first smart glasses with an integrated eWallet payment solution. The world's first real-world smart glasses-embedded eWallet payment transacti... Read More


Nothing shocking about he who reports ending up being charged for an offence - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, June 20 -- Section 11(1)(a) of the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) says that an enforcement agency (EA) "shall revoke" a whistleblower protection if EA is of the opinion, bas... Read More


Nintendo Switch 2 hits Malaysia July 3, costs more than PS5 Slim as pre-orders go live

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- You can now pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 through the Nintendo Official Store Malaysia. Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially launched in Malaysia on 3 July 2025. This was confi... Read More


Singapore to launch nationwide genetic testing for hereditary cholesterol disorder

SINGAPORE, June 20 -- Singapore will begin a national genetic testing programme for a potentially life-threatening cholesterol disorder on June 30, the country's Ministry of Health (MOH) announced yes... Read More


Two Singaporeans busted in Thailand for running cross-border vice ring

SINGAPORE, June 20 -- Two Singaporean men believed to be key figures in a transnational vice syndicate have been arrested in Thailand following a joint operation between the Singapore Police Force (SP... Read More