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Teen filmed licking iJooz vending machine straw charged with mischief, public nuisance in Singapore

SINGAPORE, April 24 -- A teenager has been charged in a Singapore court after allegedly filming himself licking a straw and placing it back into a vending machine. According to CNA, 18-year-old Frenc... Read More


Anwar urges young Malaysians to grasp geopolitics, guard against misinformation amid global uncertainty

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the country's younger generation to be knowledgeable about geopolitics and to understand the current global realities. H... Read More


Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded an... Read More


Viral videos trigger investigation as NUS student quits leadership role over racist remarks

SINGAPORE, April 24 -- A student at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has stepped down from a leadership role and is under investigation after videos of her making racist remarks spread widel... Read More


India's rise, Malaysia's strategic moment - Vasanthi Ramachandran

Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- The world is tilting towards India - subtly, but unmistakably. Its rise is no longer a forecast, but a reality - one that is decisively reshaping the global order. India is ... Read More


Indonesian 'silat' star Yayan Ruhian stresses cultural importance, previews 'Hunter Eleven: The Awaken' as 'real' action film

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- A key figure in bringing the martial art of silat to international audiences, Yayan Ruhian has become a well-established name through Indonesian cinema. From his debut in Mer... Read More


Turkey bans social media for under-15s, joining global crackdown

ISTANBUL, April 24 -- Turkey's parliament has passed legislation banning the use of social media for children under the age of 15, making it the latest country to join a growing global movement to res... Read More


Sarawak aims to elevate plastic surgery sector to South Korea's standards, says Dr Sim

KUCHING, April 24 -- Sarawak aims to develop its plastic and aesthetic surgery sector to a level comparable with South Korea, while maintaining strict standards in training, patient safety and regulat... Read More


After 'Insya-Allah' remark sparks reactions, Anne Hathaway receives Quran from fan at London premiere (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway received a copy of the Quran from a fan while attending the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in London, days after her use of the phrase ... Read More


Record car loans in December 2025 signal Malaysians still hooked on private vehicles despite rail push

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Banks approved the highest amount of car loans in December 2025, exceeding even levels seen during Covid lockdowns, when interest rates were low and manufacturers offered hea... Read More