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A husband admitted to fantasising about killing his wife, she sought protection, a Singapore court said no - here's why

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- "I can tell you honestly that in the weeks/months leading up to my escape, I fantasise all the time about killing you," a Singapore husband told his estranged wife in a chilling ... Read More


Fire destroys 60pc of Pos Laju building in Bekenu, no injuries reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- A fire destroyed about 60 per cent of a Pos Laju building in Bekenu, about 47km south-west of Miri in Sarawak, this morning, although no one was injured. The Sarawak Fire and... Read More


'Rolling Stone Music Live: With KPop Demon Hunters' KL concert put on hold

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- Rolling Stone Music Live: With KPop Demon Hunters (Sub: Dreaming Day) has been put on hold until further notice. The event had previously been announced by GS World Entertain... Read More


Tributes soar as Dolly Parton dominates streaming charts worldwide following her passing

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 28 -- The world is singing Dolly Parton's songs once more - and this time, it's in tribute. The country music icon's passing on August 25 has sparked a global wave of affection, wi... Read More


Japan's iconic I'm donut? will debut its first Malaysian outlet on September 12 at The Exchange TRX

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- September just got a lot sweeter as Japan's I'm donut? will be opening at The Exchange TRX on September 12. Founded by chef-owner Ryota Hirako back in 2022, the donut special... Read More


Singapore cops hunt runaway driver after Sengkang crash, luckily no injuries reported

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- Local police are looking for a driver who abandoned his car after it skidded and crashed into a traffic island in Sengkang early yesterday, The Straits Times reported. Police sa... Read More


Former teacher's aide faces three sexual charges against 11-year-old boy at Singapore school

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A 15-year-old man who worked as a teacher's aide has been charged with three sexual offences against a student, including allegedly directing the boy to perform an indecent act o... Read More


Sarawak targets 20,000 affordable homes by 2030, says deputy minister

SIBU, Aug. 28 -- The Sarawak government will continue working with the housing industry to meet the people's housing needs, including its target of building 20,000 affordable homes by 2030. State Dep... Read More


Called a 'gambling boss', Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics branding him a "tauke judi", or gambling boss, saying his government had instead cut the number of special lott... Read More


What happens when a 90-year-old who killed his wife is unfit for trial? Singapore judge sets five-year term, but law minister has final say

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A Singapore judge has set a five-year notional imprisonment period for a 90-year-old man who was found unfit to stand trial over the alleged killing of his wife due to severe cog... Read More