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Singapore tests chatbot to help citizens cut through govt red tape

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- Singapore is testing a new government chatbot that aims to make finding official information as easy as asking a question in everyday language. Chat.gov.sg entered its final pre... और पढ़ें


Chew Swee Yoke, Malaysia's legal aid pioneer and lawyer in Anwar's 'black eye' case, dies at 81

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Chew Swee Yoke, a pioneering Malaysian lawyer, advocate for justice and proud Victorian, passed away on the morning of August 18, aged 81. She was born on January 26, 1945. E... और पढ़ें


From a Penang home kitchen to nationwide favourite: The story of Jeruk Madu Pak Ali

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 22 -- What began as a way to stop surplus fruit from going to waste has grown into one of Penang's best-known food brands. When Datuk Alias Ali created his own honey-infused pickled... और पढ़ें


Malaysian woman in Singapore dock after failing to protect children from abuse by her nephew at care facility she runs

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A Malaysian woman who ran a private educational facility in Singapore is facing charges for allegedly allowing her nephew to continue caring for children despite knowing he had a... और पढ़ें


Sarawak confirms 26 rabies cases this year, including three cats

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Aug. 22 -- Three cats were among 26 animals confirmed positive for rabies in Sarawak so far this year, with the remaining 23 cases involving dogs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui... और पढ़ें


Designer bags, dodgy money and Thai properties, now a third director faces the music in Singapore scam saga

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A director of a company linked to Singapore's multimillion-dollar luxury goods scam has been charged with money laundering, as authorities move to recover properties in Thailand ... और पढ़ें


Zambry: UUCA repeal requires holistic review of higher education law

KEPALA BATAS, Aug. 22 -- The repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971 transcends the immediate interests of the student body, and requires a holistic review of the entire hig... और पढ़ें


Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 21 -- A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 after admitting to demeaning Islam during a trip in Johor Bahru last month. Mohamed Anim Atam plead... और पढ़ें


If a journalist espouses or concurs with the defamatory statements or imputations, he loses the defence of protection of reportage - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 21 -- In the case of Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Ors v Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd [2021], the facts are as follows. The first appellant (Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd) owns and operates... और पढ़ें


Airbnb crackdown: Penang introduces new licensing laws for short-term rentals

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 21 -- Penang has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern short-term rentals of private accommodations, including Airbnbs and homestays, effective August 1. State local gover... और पढ़ें