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Singapore goes 'Arirang red' for BTS: Landmarks to light up, Sentosa rave and drone show this December

SINGAPORE, Oct. 19 -- BTS fans have more than the concerts to look forward to in the coming months. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the group's management agency Hybe announced today (Oct 19) that ... Read More


Ten and counting: Singapore agency slaps haze notices on three more Indonesian companies

SINGAPORE, Oct. 19 -- Another three companies in Indonesia have been issued with Preventive Measure Notices (PMNs) under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, the National Environment Agency (... Read More


FWD and JA SparktheDream to empower Malaysian students with essential financial literacy skills

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- FWD Malaysia (FWD) has partnered with JA Malaysia, an education-focused non-profit organisation, to organise JA SparktheDream, a nationwide financial literacy programme design... Read More


On loan to Japan, welfare row over Dara, Amoi and Kelat flares up again as Taiping council holds off on latest claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- An activist has renewed calls to bring home three Malaysian elephants from a Japanese zoo, claiming they are showing signs of serious emotional distress. Dara, Amoi and Kelat... Read More


Roland Sagah says 680 Sarawak schools unsafe, calls for urgent upgrades

KUCHING, Oct. 19 -- A total of 680 schools in Sarawak have been classified as unsafe for occupancy, highlighting the scale of infrastructure upgrading needed across the state, said Datuk Seri Roland S... Read More


Sony's gold-plated Walkman costs US$5,900, right down to the screws

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 -- Sony is targeting music purists with a new generation of Walkman players, led by a gold-plated flagship costing US$5,900 (about RM24,100) as the company seeks to serve listeners w... Read More


Authorities capture 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct. 18 -- A 12-foot crocodile was captured at Teluk Nipah beach in Buntal here last Thursday. The Civil Defence Force Kuching (APM Kuching), in a Facebook post, said its response team, toge... Read More


Warisan leader: Tawau residents endure water disruptions of up to two weeks, urges govt to act

TAWAU, Oct. 18 -- Residents in several areas here have been forced to endure prolonged water supply disruptions lasting up to two weeks, prompting calls for the state government and Sabah Water Depart... Read More


WhatsApp scam: Miri man loses RM97,000 after fraudsters use his profile to dupe wife

MIRI, Oct. 18 -- A man here reported a loss of RM97,000 after fraudsters allegedly used his identity and profile picture on WhatsApp to deceive his wife into transferring funds into third-party accoun... Read More


DKU hauls Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim, 16 others to court over throne dispute

SEREMBAN, Oct. 18 -- The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin have gone to court seeking permission to start contempt proceedings against Menteri ... Read More