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Fresh landslide alerts in Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah devastation pushes regional death toll to 1,812

COLOMBO, Dec. 7 -- Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings todaywith rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618. A chain of tropical st... Read More


Small worlds, big stories: Miniature modelling takes centre stage

GEORGE TOWN, Dec. 7 -- There is something about a world in miniature that fascinates people. Be it a built-to-scale miniature cafe complete with tiny human figures holding even smaller cups in their ... Read More


Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar's new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 7 -- The Bar Council's Human Rights Committee has launched MyBar Pro Bono Hub, an initiative aimed at connecting law firms with civil society groups seeking legal assistance. Mala... Read More


Domestic worker's nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

GOMBAK, Dec. 7 -- A 22-year-old Malaysian domestic worker was allegedly punched in the face, stabbed with scissors, and burnt on her left arm with a heated knife by her employer in Rawang last week. ... Read More


Police: 22yo maid burned and stabbed by Rawang employer before fleeing to neighbours

GOMBAK, Dec. 7 -- A 22-year-old local domestic worker was allegedly punched in the face, stabbed with scissors, and burned on her left arm with a heated knife by her employer in Rawang last week. Gom... Read More


Monsoon gold: Gua Musang villagers turn to panning as rubber trees stop producing

GUA MUSANG, Dec. 7 -- When the monsoon arrives and rubber trees stop producing latex, rubber tappers in Gua Musang reportedlyturn to an unexpected source of income: gold panning. They work in small g... Read More


Two missing five-year-old girls found cold but unharmed near Kuching village after overnight search

KUCHING, Dec. 7 -- Two five-year-old girls who were reported missing on Saturday were found safe this morning at the edge of Kampung Pasir Pandak by a search and rescue (SAR) team. Humaira Qaleysya M... Read More


Singapore bank employee foils S$200,000 scam attempt as victim almost hands cash to criminals

SINGAPORE, Dec. 7 -- A heavily pregnant bank employee in Singapore helped prevent acustomer from losing more than S$200,000 (RM635,000) to scammers after intervening during a tense encounter at a DBS ... Read More


Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau go Instagram official after months of speculation

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 -- Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have confirmed their relationship with a joint appearance on Perry's Instagram, ending months of specu... Read More


'Papa Zola The Movie' bursts onto the big screen this month - here's why it's the ultimate family film night pick

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 6 -- "Kebenaran!" (Truth!) If this catchphrase rings a bell, you already know Papa Zola - the quirky, lovable character who burst onto screens in local animation BoBoiBoy's first se... Read More