SINGAPORE, June — Motorists who glance at their phones while driving risk dangerously delayed reactions, as the brain struggles to process multiple streams of information at once, a neurologist has cautioned. The warning comes
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Publishers must review books with Quranic and hadis content carefully, says Jakim
PUTRAJAYA, June — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has urged the National Book Council of Malaysia to continuously remind publishers to exercise utmost caution in the publication of religious books containing Quranic verses
Read moreTwo Singaporeans detained under ISA after self-radicalisation linked to Gaza war
SINGAPORE, June — Two self-radicalised Singaporeans became the latest individuals to be served with an Order of Detention (OD) and a Restriction Order (RO) under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The Internal Security Department (ISD)
Read moreBus carrying 32 college students skids in Kulim, driver injured
KULIM, June — A bus driver was injured while 32 passengers escaped unhurt after the vehicle skidded along Jalan Lebuh Kulim Techno City (KTC) near here today. Kulim district police chief Supt Syamsul Sinring said
Read moreFrom drug charges to coroner’s inquiry: Singapore vape case reshaped after accused found dead in hotel room
SINGAPORE, June — A 25-year-old woman who was under investigation for alleged etomidate vape trafficking was found dead in a Geylang hotel room, prompting a coroner’s inquiry into how she died while facing multiple drug
Read moreAmanah bets on youth and new blood in 19-seat bid for Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, June — Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) will field 13 new faces as part of its 19-candidate lineup under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) banner for the upcoming Johor state election. Amanah president Datuk Seri
Read moreSingapore retrenchments rise in Q1 as degree holders and older workers face sharper impact
SINGAPORE, June — Retrenchments in Singapore climbed in the first quarter of 2026, with higher‑educated and older workers experiencing a more pronounced increase as companies continued restructuring efforts across key sectors. CNA reported that layoffs
Read moreBanks scrap RM1 interbank ATM fee from July, giving Malaysians unlimited free withdrawals nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, June — Customers of all banks in Malaysia can withdraw cash at any bank’s automated teller machine (ATM) or smart recycler machine (SRM) without paying the RM1 fee starting July 1, 2026. The
Read moreSingapore ICA warns of scammers posing as officers in phone and video impersonation scams
SINGAPORE, June — The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has warned members of the public about scammers posing as ICA officers or even as family members and friends to trick victims into transferring money, according
Read moreAs Modi sets tenure record, Anwar praises leader and Malaysia-India friendship
KUALA LUMPUR, June — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic milestone of becoming the country’s longest-serving elected prime minister. In a Facebook post today, Anwar
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