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Singapore records rise in traffic accidents and fatalities in first half of 2025, police data shows

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Traffic accidents in Singapore rose in the first half of 2025, with both the number of incidents and casualties climbing compared to the same period last year, according to new f... Read More


Fahmi announces joint government task force on student bullying

PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 29 -- The government has agreed to form a special committee to tackle bullying, a direct response to a series of high-profile cases involving students that have fuelled widespread publ... Read More


Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia sinks further into the red in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- The owner of Cathay Cineplexes, mm2 Asia, has reported a staggering group net loss of S$122.4 million (about US$95.4 million) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compare... Read More


Getting to know Malaysia's earthquake risks - Kuenyi Ho

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- Over the past few days, Johor and her neighbouring states have been shaken by a few earthquakes. Understandably, people are concerned. Earthquakes are an interesting natural ... Read More


Johor DAP leader seeks to cite Pontian council chief for shutting stores over upside-down flags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 29 -- Johor DAP activist Dr Boo Cheng Hau has launched a petition against the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) president, claiming his order to shut down two businesses for improperl... Read More


Petronas-Petros deal seen as strategic pivot for Malaysia's and Sarawak's energy transition and upstream growth - Penaga Research & Consultancy

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- The framework agreement between Petronas and Petros marks a strategic turning point in Malaysia's efforts to reconcile national energy ambitions with Sarawak's growing autonom... Read More


Students repeatedly caught vaping in Singapore face suspension, caning under new rules

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 -- Students in Singapore who are caught vaping multiple times will now face tougher penalties including suspension, caning and referral to the police, according to Singapore's CNA. ... Read More


Lopeng firefighters rescue injured driver from crushed car in Miri

MIRI, Aug. 29 -- Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in his car following a single-vehicle crash at the airport flyover here last night. A statement from the Lopeng fire station said a call on... Read More


Treasury chief: New government procurement law holds all, including ministers, accountable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will, for the first time, place ministers under the scope for state contracting, with Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Meric... Read More


Mamak that feeds our gut (and soul) - Rafidah Lani

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- As Malaysia celebrates its 68th Independence Day, we not only reflect on our nation's progress but also on what makes us uniquely Malaysian. Beyond language, ethnicity, and cu... Read More