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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Ringgit surged past the 3.09 level against the Singapore dollar on Wednesday, hitting 3.0873—its strongest position since March 2022. Market data from Bloomberg shows that the currency initially opened weaker at 3.0949 but quickly rebounded...

A young Malaysian man in his early 20s lost his life after falling out of a moving car in a tragic incident that allegedly followed an argument with his girlfriend. The incident occurred near Taman Kirby, Batu 9, Labu,...

A police raid at a Buddhist temple in eastern Thailand has led to the arrest and defrocking of four monks after authorities uncovered a cache of items allegedly breaching strict monastic rules, including pornographic material, sex toys and drug-related...

A late-night shooting at one of Bangkok’s most famous nightlife districts has left two innocent people injured, prompting renewed concerns over safety at popular tourist hotspots. The incident took place at an entertainment venue along Khao San Road in...

A dramatic late-night rescue unfolded in Melaka after a severely obese Malaysian man became trapped inside his bathroom and was unable to free himself without assistance. The incident drew the attention of emergency services after the man’s family realised...

A restaurant in Malaysia has come under intense public scrutiny after its staff were allegedly caught washing leftover food with the intention of reusing and reselling it the following day. The incident, which reportedly occurred late at night in...

A foreign domestic worker in Singapore has been found to have secretly engaged in prostitution over several years, earning more than S$100,000 while holding a valid work permit. The case, which surfaced following official inspections, also led to the...

A sophisticated scam operation masquerading as a Singapore police office has been uncovered inside an abandoned compound along the Cambodia–Thailand border, offering a stark glimpse into how far transnational fraud syndicates are willing to go to deceive victims.The discovery...

Travellers flying out of Thailand on international routes will soon face higher airport charges, after authorities confirmed a significant increase in passenger service charges at six of the country’s busiest airports. The revised fees will apply only to outbound...

A ride-hailing driver in Johor Bahru who was accused of making unwanted physical advances towards a female passenger has reportedly been identified as a school teacher, prompting concern from both the public and education authorities. The case has attracted...