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In Singapore, ex-ICA officer jailed after drunk-driving crash; lied to police that he drank only at home

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22 -- An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer was under the influence of alcohol when he drove and crashed his car into a concrete barrier on the side of a slip road int... Read More


Hit-and-run at 4am: Two dead near Penang Bridge interchange

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 22 -- A man and his female companion were killed after their motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway near the Penang Bridge... Read More


Which way to go? TuJu offers a locally-developed navigation app built around Malaysian highways and traffic info

SEPANG, Oct. 22 -- As the government encourages Malaysians to consider switching from Waze to locally developed navigation applications, TuJu offers motorists an alternative that combines navigation w... Read More


Singapore haze watch: PM2.5 normal islandwide, PSI moderate in four regions

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22 -- Residents in Singapore on Thursday (October22) woke up to better air quality for a fifth consecutive day - a run that began on October2218. While hourly PM2.5 and 24-hour Pollut... Read More


Social contagion: why we must stop spreading school violence videos on social media - Lim Yi Wei

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 22 -- In the wake of high-profile school violence cases, the phrase "Syukurlah Malaysia masih aman (Thank goodness Malaysia is still peaceful)" feels a little shakier. Many are righ... Read More


Malaysia is ageing fast, but who's in charge? Advocates call for an 'anchor ministry'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- As Malaysia rapidly ages, it needs a targeted approach, with a ministry dedicated to older persons and one agency to coordinate all aged care policies. Ezzati Nasir, CEO and ... Read More


Saifuddin Nasution: Investigation paper on Negeri Sembilan MB's coercion claims now with AGC, awaiting instructions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Police have recorded statements from four individuals in connection with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim's claim that he was forced to sign a proclamation doc... Read More


Lim Guan Eng calls Tuju a 'national embarrassment,' says responsible parties must be held accountable

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- DAP MP for Bagan Lim Guan Eng has described the locally developed Tuju navigation app as a "national embarrassment," calling for accountability over its rollout as a Waze repl... Read More


How French students' viral 'Bismillah' chant reflects race and policing tensions amid protests

PARIS, Oct. 22 -- A phrase blending Arabic and French slang has become an unlikely symbol of youth dissent in France, where protests over education, living costs and inequality have also fuelled criti... Read More


Teen livestreamed alleged axe attack on Kuching teacher, acting Sarawak police chief confirms

KUCHING, Oct. 22 -- Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old male student was livestreaming when he allegedly attacked a female teacher at an international school here yesterday morning. According to... Read More