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Private universities steal the spotlight as Malaysia sets a historic record in QS Asia 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- More than 50 Malaysian universities penetrated the QS World University Rankings Asia 2027 for the first time, with 11 emerging among the top 100 in Asia. Overall, Malaysia is ... Read More


Johor identifies 337 flood hotspots as state braces for northeast monsoon

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 3 -- PASIR GUDANG, Nov 3 - The Johor government will focus on 337 flood hotspots statewide as the northeast monsoon is expected to affect the state from this month until January nex... Read More


Budget 2027: Fewer queues, simpler payments - what Malaysia's digital government push means for you

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- Fewer trips to government offices, less paperwork and simpler online payments could be on the cards for Malaysians as the government pushes ahead with a five-year plan to bring... Read More


Mount Kinabalu training centre faces calls to halt work over indigenous, environmental concerns

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 3 -- The ongoing construction of a high-altitude training centre on Mount Kinabalu has come under scrutiny, with indigenous groups and tourism stakeholders questioning its environm... Read More


Singapore proposes jail or reformative training as default for young scam offenders

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3 -- Reformative training and jail time should be the default sentencing options for scammers and those who facilitate scams, according to a Bill proposed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov... Read More


Singapore to use ERP 2 vehicle data for crime investigations from January 2027

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3 -- Data collected and utilised as part of the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) 2 system can be used by law enforcement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT... Read More


MCMC opens probe into Facebook post allegedly insulting Sultan of Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has reportedly opened an investigation into a Facebook post suspected of containing highly offensive remarks again... Read More


'We apologise': Singapore minister says sorry after IT failure disrupts 4,000 public healthcare appointments on Oct 13

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3 -- The nine-and-a-half hour disruption to public healthcare services on October 13 affected about 4,000 outpatient appointments, said Senior Minister of State for Health Tan Kiat How... Read More


Thailand's 'Nth Room' scandal? What we know about the Facebook group accused of targeting actresses with fake nudes

BANGKOK, Nov. 3 -- Thailand's entertainment industry has been rocked by allegations that well-known directors, actors and other industry insiders were among members of an online group accused of shari... Read More


TM Nxera says Iskandar Puteri data centre has required approvals, sustainability measures amid Johor residents' concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- TM Nxera has said its data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, is being developed on designated land with the necessary regulatory approvals, following media reports of re... Read More