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Singapore coroner returns open verdict after reclusive father, daughter found dead in Sengkang flat

SINGAPORE, May 15 -- A reclusive elderly father and his daughter were found dead in their Sengkang HDB flat last year, with a Singapore coroner returning an open verdict in both deaths. According to ... Read More


Sepanggar body in bin case: Court grants extra month for suspect's psychiatric report

KOTA KINABALU, May 15 -- The Magistrates' Court here has allowed a one-month extension for the mental evaluation of a fishmonger charged with murdering a woman, whose body parts were found at a commun... Read More


Singapore man loses RM15m to scammers after Zoom call with deepfake 'PM Lawrence Wong'

SINGAPORE, May 15 -- A victim has lost at least S$4.9 million (RM15.3 million) in a stunningly sophisticated scam that used deepfake AI technology to impersonate Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wo... Read More


Astro Shaw teases darker supernatural world in new Kitab Kataha ASCU short

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 - In January, Astro Shaw's Cinematic Universe: The Beginning was unveiled. The three-minute and 44-second concept video showcased a glimpse of how a large... Read More


Yuna becomes first Malaysian artist to hit one billion Spotify streams, says AI can't replace human touch

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 - Award-winning Malaysian singer Yuna has reached a new career milestone after surpassing one billion streams across all credits on Spotify, becoming the f... Read More


Injunctions needed to prevent scam advertising - Ong Tze Chin

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- MAY 15 - In November 2025, leaked internal Meta documents revealed that the platform was deriving substantial revenue from advertising activities linked to online scams and pro... Read More


Let's have more good days, together - Haslina Muhamad

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- MAY 15 - Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that mental health is not only about the individual. It is also about the people, places, and systems around us. T... Read More


Singapore Islamic council reprimands Starbucks for claiming 'halal transition' without application

SINGAPORE, May 15 -- Singapore's top Islamic authority has publicly rebuked Starbucks after one of its outlets displayed a sign announcing a "transition toward halal-certified operations", a claim mad... Read More


The world cannot exit the energy crisis overnight - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- MAY 15 - Even if the war in West Asia were to stop tomorrow, the world economy would not suddenly return to normal. The illusion ceasefire alone can instantly stabilize global... Read More


Savour superb mutton 'varuval' and wild boar 'peratal' with your plate of 'nasi lemak' from Pete & Dori's Kitchen in PJ Old Town

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- PETALING JAYA, May 15 - For a long time, I have been eyeing the postings on Pete and Dori's Kitchen for their home cooked Indian fare. Dishes like mutton varuval and wild boar... Read More