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Study warns mid-skilled young workers, women in Malaysia most at risk from AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- Younger prime-age workers (between 25 and 34-years-old) and women in Malaysia - especially mid-skilled knowledge workers - are more likely to be replaced by generative artific... Read More


Seremban police arrest two men over alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old girl with disabilities

SEREMBAN, Aug. 29 -- Police arrested two Pakistani men suspected of molesting an 11-year-old girl with disabilities at a bus stop in Taman Tuanku Jaafar on Aug 24. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad H... Read More


Singapore records rise in traffic accidents and fatalities in first half of 2025, police data shows

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Traffic accidents in Singapore rose in the first half of 2025, with both the number of incidents and casualties climbing compared to the same period last year, according to new f... Read More


Fahmi announces joint government task force on student bullying

PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 29 -- The government has agreed to form a special committee to tackle bullying, a direct response to a series of high-profile cases involving students that have fuelled widespread publ... Read More


Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia sinks further into the red in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- The owner of Cathay Cineplexes, mm2 Asia, has reported a staggering group net loss of S$122.4 million (about US$95.4 million) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compare... Read More


Getting to know Malaysia's earthquake risks - Kuenyi Ho

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- Over the past few days, Johor and her neighbouring states have been shaken by a few earthquakes. Understandably, people are concerned. Earthquakes are an interesting natural ... Read More


Johor DAP leader seeks to cite Pontian council chief for shutting stores over upside-down flags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 29 -- Johor DAP activist Dr Boo Cheng Hau has launched a petition against the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) president, claiming his order to shut down two businesses for improperl... Read More


Petronas-Petros deal seen as strategic pivot for Malaysia's and Sarawak's energy transition and upstream growth - Penaga Research & Consultancy

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- The framework agreement between Petronas and Petros marks a strategic turning point in Malaysia's efforts to reconcile national energy ambitions with Sarawak's growing autonom... Read More


Students repeatedly caught vaping in Singapore face suspension, caning under new rules

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Students in Singapore who are caught vaping multiple times will now face tougher penalties including suspension, caning and referral to the police, according to Singapore's CNA. ... Read More


Lopeng firefighters rescue injured driver from crushed car in Miri

MIRI, Aug. 29 -- Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in his car following a single-vehicle crash at the airport flyover here last night. A statement from the Lopeng fire station said a call on... Read More