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Singapore's NTU assembles panel after students penalised over AI use, one of them merely for alphabetising citations with online tool

SINGAPORE, June 27 -- Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will convene an appeal review panel including artificial intelligence (AI) experts after a student was accused of academic fraud for allege... Read More


'We're not at war, but not at peace either': Singapore defence minister warns of becoming 'collateral' amid rising global conflicts

SINGAPORE, June 27 -- Singapore must heighten vigilance across various fronts due to escalating global conflicts that could see it becoming "collateral in other people's fight", its Defence Minister C... Read More


Massive 60-hectare blaze rips through forest, oil palm estate in Sibu

SIBU, June 27 -- A forest and oil palm estate spanning approximately 60 hectares in Batu 9, Jalan Oya, has been engulfed by fire in a large-scale blaze that can be seen from the air, prompting authori... Read More


Nvidia chip scandal: Singapore court adjourns US$390m fraud case as police examine new leads

SINGAPORE, June 27 -- Investigations into three men accused of fraud involving the suspected movement of Nvidia chips are still in the early stages, with Singapore prosecutors requesting more time to ... Read More


Singapore to build 80,000 new homes across 10 sites under URA Draft Master Plan 2025

SINGAPORE, June 27 -- At least 80,000 new public and private homes are set to be built across more than 10 areas in Singapore over the next 10 to 15 years, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authori... Read More


Citing 'systemic neglect', rights groups demand Domestic Workers Bill after murder of Sabah housekeeper by MasterChef finalist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- A coalition of rights groups have urged the government to expedite tabling the Domestic Workers Bill, following up on repeated calls to institute legal safeguards as migrant l... Read More


Amir Hamzah to helm Economy Ministry, tasked with revamping 13th Malaysia Plan ahead of July Parliament tabling

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 -- Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been tasked with carrying out the duties and functions of the Economy Minister with immediate effect, following the resi... Read More


After Perlis internal poll shocks, Hashim Jasin warns PAS leaders not to chase posts but restore party unity

KANGAR, June 27 -- PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin has reportedly urged party leaders who were defeated in the recent divisional polls to remain committed to the party's cause and not withdraw... Read More


Steven Sim says ready to be sued over 'racist' claim against PAS leader after attack on Chinese army officer

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has reportedly stood firm on his accusations against Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad, whom he had called racist for a remark on M... Read More


South Korean actress and singer Hyeri to visit Malaysia this August for 2025 fan meeting tour

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- Korean actress and singer Lee Hye-ri, better known as Hyeri, will be in Malaysia for her '2025 HYERI FANMEETING TOUR - Welcome to HYERI's STUDIO' on August 17 at Zepp Kuala Lu... Read More