SINGAPORE, March — Singapore has moved to reaffirm its strict stance against foreign meddling in domestic affairs, following a recent high-profile case involving Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri. The government has expressed concern over attempts by
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Police probe deadly Klang smash after Honda City driver, allegedly intoxicated, collides head-on with motorcyclist
SHAH ALAM, March — A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in an accident along Jalan Raya Barat in Klang near here
Read moreSabah has right to diesel subsidies given key national O&G role, says deputy chief minister
KOTA KINABALU, March — Sabah is entitled to receive diesel subsidies given that the state is among the country’s main producers of oil and gas (O&G), said Datuk Ewon Benedick. The deputy chief minister III
Read moreMan charged over S$654,000 gold haul in Singapore govt impersonation scam
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
Read moreFun 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
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