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Singapore bets on six months of free AI subscriptions to get citizens up to speed

SINGAPORE, March 3 -- Singapore is gearing up for an AI future - and it wants its people to get comfortable with the technology fast. From the second half of 2026, Singaporeans who enrol in selected ... Read More


Sean 'Hongdae Guy' is now Sean Klang Guy after being open-minded enough for BKT (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- He conquered the streets of Seoul with his awkwardly charming catchphrases and exaggerated pick-up lines, but it only took a steaming bowl of herbal broth in Klang to transfor... Read More


Alleged plot to topple govt: Police record statements from two individuals

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have recorded statements from two individuals to assist investigations into allegations of an attempt to overthrow the government and sabotage... Read More


Singapore's Pasir Ris on the hoof as two runaway horses take a morning stroll

SINGAPORE, March 3 -- Residents in Pasir Ris, Singapore, were treated to an unscheduled - and rather majestic - parade this morning as two horses trotted calmly through the neighbourhood, drawing star... Read More


How villagers along the Tenom-Pangi route stopped a runaway train in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, March 3 -- Quick-thinking villagers stopped a train after it suffered brake failure along Sabah's west coast route from Tenom to Pangi by placing a motorcycle trolley on the tracks. Me... Read More


iPhone 17e: A19 chip, MagSafe compatible, faster Qi2 wireless charging and still priced from RM2,999

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- Apple has just introduced the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model in the iPhone 17 lineup. While it still retains the same design as last year's iPhone 16e, the new budget ... Read More


A stuffed situation: Komodo dragon's plush toy feast at Singapore Zoo sparks vet dash (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, March 3 -- A komodo dragon at the Singapore Zoo has survived an unusual medical scare after vets were forced to reach into its stomach to remove two plush toys swallowed during a burst of m... Read More


Singapore eyes nuclear shift as energy crunch turns 'existential', Parliament told

SINGAPORE, March 3 -- Singapore's government has signalled its strongest shift yet towards nuclear energy, with Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Dr Tan See Leng describing the cou... Read More


iPad Air 2026: More powerful M4 chip, WiFi 7 support and same starting price of RM2,799

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- Apart from the iPhone 17e, Apple has also introduced its new iPad Air for 2026. This time round, it is yet another incremental upgrade with a more powerful M4 chip. It also b... Read More


What is bad for the GCC is equally bad for Asean plus three - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, March 3 -- When drones and missiles rain down on member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the tremors are not confined to the Middle East. They reverberate across Asia's sea... Read More