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Lawyer: Slow pace of Zara Qairina inquest suggests proceedings will continue beyond Sabah state election, may run into year-end

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 29 -- With only 19 per cent of the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir completed, proceedings are expected to extend beyond the upcoming state election and... Read More


Singapore's population hits 6.11m, driven by rise in non-residents and migrant workers

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- Singapore's population reached 6.11 million as at June 2025, up 1.2 per cent from a year earlier and driven mainly by an increase in non-residents. Citizens grew by 0.7 per cen... Read More


MACC raids tyre smuggling syndicates linked to RM350m in lost federal revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided companies suspected of tyre smuggling and falsifying import and export documents that cost the government about RM3... Read More


Singapore denies entry to exiled Hong Kong activist Nathan Law, says presence not in national interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Hong Kong activist Nathan Law has reportedly been refused entry into Singapore after the authorities deemed his presence not in the country's national interest. According to... Read More


Singapore PRs abroad given 180 days to renew expired re-entry permits before losing status

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- Singapore permanent residents (PRs) who are overseas without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) will have up to 180 days to apply for one before losing their status, under new rules ... Read More


Strategic thrust 1: Enhancing trade and investment - a necessary step, but not without risks -Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 29 -- As Malaysia carries the Asean Chairmanship into 2025, one of its proudest deliverables has been the tangible progress in trade and investment. Under the theme of "Strategic T... Read More


TikTok Malaysia partners with PDRM and govt agencies to fight scams through #ThinkTwice campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- In a move to bolster online safety, TikTok Malaysia has announced an expansion of its #ThinkTwice digital literacy initiative, joining forces with the Royal Malaysian Police ... Read More


Dzulkefly urges Malaysians to undergo early cancer screening as 50,000 cases detected yearly, most at late stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has urged Malaysians to prioritise regular health screenings, warning that delayed detection remains a major challenge in the country's fight ... Read More


Police: Driver jumped from lorry before Kajang toll crash that killed baby, remanded for two days

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Police have obtained a two-day remand order for the lorry driver involved in the fatal crash at the Bukit Kajang Toll Plaza in Kajang. Kajang police chief Asst Comm Naazron ... Read More


Malaysian art coalition pushes for dedicated ministry, 15-year blueprint to reform culture sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- The coalition of local art practitioners ReformARTsi is calling the prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the government to reform the arts and culture sector. This in... Read More