SINGAPORE, March — A 23-year-old man has been charged for allegedly helping facilitate the collection of 8.6kg of gold items worth more than S$654,000 in a government official impersonation scam, The Straits Times reported. Ng Kim Boy
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Fun in the sun? Perlis at 40°C reshapes 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations for Chuping residents
PADANG BESAR, March — The searing heat in Chuping, Perlis has locals staying home and avoiding the midday sun, choosing to go out only for the essentials instead of visiting each others’ homes for open
Read moreMan charged over series of thefts involving women’s clothing and parcels in Singapore
SINGAPORE — A 63-year-old man has been charged over a string of thefts involving women’s clothing, shoes, and parcels today, according to The Straits Times. Chinese national Li Zhu faces five theft charges and one
Read moreGuan Eng mocks Penang CM over land tax, says 90pc revisions show system is broken
KUALA LUMPUR, March — Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has demanded accountability from the state government after land tax bills were revised downward by as much as 90 per cent following errors by
Read moreConfidential Leak Threatens Multi-Million Dollar Litigation Against Asia Plantation Capital
By Jessica Tan, Your Voice JAKARTA / LONDON — An investigation into Asia Plantation Capital (APC) is reportedly in crisis following a critical breach of confidentiality that has jeopardized the funding of the group’s litigation action.
Read moreSingapore youths leaving children’s homes face rent, cost pressures after ageing out
SINGAPORE, March — Young people leaving Singapore’s residential care system often encounter major difficulties when transitioning to independent living, especially in finding housing and managing their finances. A report by Singapore’s CNA highlighted the experience of Edward
Read moreAmir Hamzah rules out immediate Malaysia economic stimulus despite Mid East crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, March — No economic stimulus package will be introduced for the time being in response to the West Asia conflict, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the government’s
Read moreIn Singapore’s battle against online fraud, even a scam expert fell
SINGAPORE, March 13 — Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to
Read moreAlbert Tei to seek transfer of five corruption charges to High Court
KUALA LUMPUR, March — Businessman Albert Tei will file an application to transfer the five corruption charges he faces from the Sessions Court to the High Court here. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said the application
Read moreSingapore approves record S$207.9b Budget amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE, March 6 — Singapore’s Parliament on Friday approved Budget 2026, the city-state’s largest annual budget to date, totalling over S$207.9 billion (RM643 billion). The passing comes amid heightened global uncertainty, with geopolitical tensions, trade
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