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When democracies die loudly - Sharon Pasion Vinluan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 21 -- In 1937, the Basque town of Guernica was reduced to rubble in a bombing that shocked the world. Picasso's haunting mural transformed that atrocity into a permanent cry against... Read More


Singapore novels to hit bookshelves across South-east Asia under landmark S$3b publishing pact

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21 -- Singapore novels are set to reach readers across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Myanmar following a landmark regional publishing agreement. The pact was init... Read More


Anwar hails Sanae Takaichi's rise as Japan's first woman PM, looks forward to hosting her in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the historic appointment of Japan's first woman leader, calling Sanae Takaichi's rise a milestone for the country and its de... Read More


Trouble in paradise: Koh Phangan's hidden villas spark foreign ownership and forest damage probe in Thailand

BANGKOK, Oct. 20 -- Thai authorities have launched an investigation into a series of illegal developments on Koh Phangan after several buildings were found inside a protected national forest reserve, ... Read More


'Missing but not lost': Subang Jaya police officer found safe after days away

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The mystery surrounding a Subang Jaya police officer who had not returned home for several days was resolved when he was found safe on Monday. Subang Jaya District Police Chi... Read More


'Don't point fingers': Veteran guide urges patience as investigation into Gunung Liang hiker's death continues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- "No one should point fingers at the forest mountain guides (MGP) before the full investigation is completed," said Sabrie Zoo, referring to the case of hiker Mustaqqeem Mansoo... Read More


When friends become bridges - Ng Kwan Hoong

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 20 -- After a heavy downpour one afternoon, I found myself walking across a narrow bridge over Sungai Pantai in UM. The water below churned with mud and broken branches, and every n... Read More


Singapore and Thailand join global probe into Cambodian real estate tycoon accused of RM63b crypto fraud

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Singapore and Thailand have launched investigations into a Cambodian real estate conglomerate following sweeping fraud and money laundering allegations against its chairman, Chen... Read More


Deepavali tragedy: 10 injured in Kedah as firecrackers suddenly explode

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- About 10 people were reported injured after firecrackers exploded during Deepavali celebrations in Paya Besar in Kulim, Kedah, at midnight yesterday. The incident, which occu... Read More


Singapore police break up RM2m vape syndicate smuggling from Malaysia, 12 arrested

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Singapore police have dismantled a major cross-border syndicate accused of smuggling vapes from Malaysia into Singapore, arresting 12 people and seizing more than 64,000 devices ... Read More