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Motorcyclist, 62, killed after MPV rear-ends bike on Sepupok Bridge in Miri

MIRI, May 29 -- A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident at Sepupok Bridge here late Thursday after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV). Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farh... Read More


Singapore teen hit with 18 charges after alleged 174km/h police chase and six-car crash

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- A teenager accused of driving several vehicles while underage, including his grandmother's car, and leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a series of collisions in Si... Read More


RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians

KUCHING, May 29 -- Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints force many... Read More


Border chaos as ageing immigration system crashes again, stranding thousands around Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- Tens of thousands of travellers braved massive queues at all entry points across Malaysia yesterday, after the national immigration system collapsed once again following a majo... Read More


French teen at centre of Singapore iJooz straw-licking scandal returns from school trip, case pushed to June

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- A French teenager accused of licking a straw from a vending machine and placing it back before uploading a video of the act online has returned to Singapore after an overseas scho... Read More


MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions th... Read More


Report: Singapore salaries rise at slower pace, but workers gain more purchasing power in 2025

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- Workers in Singapore enjoyed stronger spending power last year as inflation cooled significantly, allowing real wages to grow faster even though salary increases moderated, accord... Read More


Asia-Pacific is no longer a Shangri-La after the mayhem in West Asia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 29 -- The upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was once conceived as a platform where the Asia-Pacific could manage strategic tensions through dialogue, confidence-building and ... Read More


The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 -- In Senai's sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia's massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee. The facilit... Read More


Hong Kong principal resigns after viral Singapore outburst, issues tearful apology

HONG KONG, May 29 -- A Hong Kong secondary school principal has resigned after a video showing him swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore sparked widespread backlash online. A... Read More