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Singapore bouncer jailed after punch at Coleman Street nightspot leaves colleague with brain injury

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- A repeat offender has been jailed for nine months and 22 weeks after assaulting a colleague during an altercation at a Coleman Street nightspot in Singapore, leaving the victim w... Read More


Merdeka break expected to bring RM36m to southern Thailand from 60,000 Malaysian tourists

KOTA BARU, Aug. 31 -- About 60,000 Malaysians are expected to spend an estimated RM36 million in southern Thailand during the five-day Merdeka Day and school holiday period. The New Straits Times rep... Read More


Singapore tests robot guide at MRT station, but Olly still struggles with directions (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- A humanoid robot is being tested as a guide for commuters at Little India MRT station, but its first trial showed it still has some way to go when it comes to understanding direc... Read More


Singapore's cat licensing transition ends with more than 111,000 pets licensed

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- More than 111,000 pet cats have been licensed in Singapore as the two-year transition period under the country's Cat Management Framework ended yesterday. AsiaOne reported that ... Read More


Bamm-Bamm grows up in new Flintstones movie from Ryan Gosling

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- Yabba dabba doo! Ryan Gosling is getting ready to take a trip back to the Stone Age, producing a new live-action Flintstones movie with a surprising focus - the Rubble family's... Read More


Our Antarctic legacy and the spirit of Merdeka - Goh Hong Ching

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 31 -- Every August 31, Malaysians celebrate Merdeka with pride, remembering those who secured our independence and reflecting on the journey that has made Malaysia a confident membe... Read More


Singapore's electric motorcycle startups look overseas as local adoption stalls

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- Electric motorcycle companies founded in Singapore are finding faster growth abroad than at home, as high prices, limited battery capacity and slow consumer uptake continue to ho... Read More


Twenty-three injured after tour bus crashes at Kanowit roundabout along Pan Borneo Highway

SIBU, Aug. 31 -- Twenty-three people were injured after a tour bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident at the Kanowit roundabout along the Pan Borneo Highway here early Monday. A statement from... Read More


Singapore unveils new push to turn research into real-world impact under S$37b RIE030 plan

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31 -- The National Research Foundation (NRF) has released the full details of the S$37 billion (RM117 billion) Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE2030) plan, outlining a major shi... Read More


'Harsh, but true': Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has stood by his controversial remarks over gambling, saying that although his words were harsh, they were directed at ga... Read More