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Erosion-hit Long Ikang longhouse in Sarawak at risk of being swept away in next flood, SAVE Rivers warns

MIRI, Dec. 8 -- Long Ikang residents are fearful that the next episode of flooding during this monsoon period may see their longhouse swept into the Baram River just metres away, said Peter Kallang. ... Read More


'Nothing to do with race': Lawyers explain why court ordered RM3m in Amri's case, RM36m in Raymond Koh's case

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Did you wonder why the High Court had last month ordered the Malaysian government to pay two different compensation amounts over the abductions of activist Amri Che Mat and Pas... Read More


From child prodigy to historic Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra concert, K.S. Chithra calls her journey 'purely destiny'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Even after singing for nearly half a century, Indian singer K.S. Chithra prepares for every live performance with the meticulousness of a debutant. Before each concert, the si... Read More


MACC chief rejects Rafizi's allegation of political interference in probes of Nurul Izzah's rivals

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied claims that its investigations are politically motivated, insisting that all probes ... Read More


Malaysian singer JessC named one of Rolling Stone UK's 'new artists to watch'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Malaysian singer-songwriter JessC has scored a major international breakthrough after being named one of Rolling Stone UK's "New Artists to Watch." She is the first Asian tale... Read More


Malaysian Customs D-G reminds travellers of duty rules following Pokemon card seizure in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- The seizure of Pokemon trading cards worth over RM100,000 at Changi Airport has sparked debate among Malaysians about what items are taxable when entering the country. Accordi... Read More


Singapore actor Collin Chee says sorry for leaking private details of Hong Kong star Benz Hui's funeral

SINGAPORE, Dec. 8 -- Singapore actor and host Collin Chee has expressed regret after revealing details of Hong Kong actor Benz Hui's funeral to the press. The Straits Times reported that Hui, affecti... Read More


The AI boom just made your next PC more expensive

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8 -- A massive surge in demand for AI server components is creating a critical memory chip shortage that is now rippling through the consumer electronics market, with major PC makers l... Read More


The 'morality' of raiding a men's wellness centre - Mustafa K. Anuar

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 8 -- What has been brought to our attention thus far about the recent raid on a men's wellness centre in Kuala Lumpur, is, to say the least, disturbing. The raid on the centre, whi... Read More


Singapore named richest country in 2025 by Aviation A2Z, Luxembourg and Macau close behind

SINGAPORE, Dec. 8 -- Singapore has claimed the top spot as the world's richest country for 2025, based on GDP per capita, according to Aviation A2Z, an India-based aviation news site. AsiaOne reporte... Read More