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Indonesian ship crew member jailed eight weeks for smuggling elephant tusk into Singapore

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - A ship crew member hid an African elephant tusk inside a modified thermos flask in an attempt to smuggle it into Singapore, despite knowing that possessi... Read More


Singapore haze eases as PSI readings return to moderate range

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 11 - Singapore's air quality has improved, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in all five regions remaining in the moderate range since 10pm yes... Read More


No direct wars in Asean, but strings of disasters portend a problematic region still - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SEPTEMBER 10 - Asean is not at war all across the region, invariably, between member states. This has been the case since 1979. There are border conflicts but no wars betwee... Read More


Singapore Airlines may seek greater say before backing fresh Air India funding, sources say

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore Airlines is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance safeguards before agreeing to inject more capital into Air India, according to people... Read More


When charging an EV is not as simple as filling up - Azanin Ahmad

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- SEPTEMBER 10 - Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining ground among Malaysian consumers. Once seen as expensive cars for a niche market, EVs are now available across a wider rang... Read More


'Flabbergasted': Lawyer says lock-up attire, handcuffs were not former TH chairman Abdul Azeez's choice

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's lawyer has reportedly rejected the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) assertion that ... Read More


'No need to erase history': Wanita Umno defends Najib's legacy amid 'legal process'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- The women's wing of Umno has reaffirmed its loyalty to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, asserting that the party does not need to "erase history" to build its fu... Read More


From Sarawak 'laksa' to Kuching 'kolo mee', W&L Restaurant Cafe serves authentic Sarawakian flavours in Melaka

MELAKA, Sept. 10 -- Visitors come to Melaka for many reasons but food is a big part of the draw. From Peranakan cuisine to peerless putu piring, there is a treat for every taste bud. But as I have di... Read More


Singapore terror threat remains high as Middle East conflicts fuel radicalisation, says Internal Security Dept

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 -- Singapore's terrorism threat remains high amid conflicts in the Middle East that are being exploited by terrorist and extremist groups to spread propaganda and encourage attacks... Read More


Melaka, bellwether state, reading: Beware!

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 10 -- It's an oxymoron when people claim it is only through Umno and PN coming together - for the nation but first Melaka - that political tranquillity, economic dynamism and socia... Read More