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2 M’sian Men And Woman Arrested Over Fatal Shooting Of Singapore-Based Worker In Johor

Three Malaysians aged between 26 and 29 have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Singapore-based man outside an entertainment outlet in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.The incident reportedly took place late on May 9 in the Taman...

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Waters Off Taiwan’s Hualien County

TAIPEI — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck waters off Taiwan’s eastern coast on Monday evening, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The tremor occurred at approximately 7:24pm local time near Hualien County, an area frequently affected by seismic activity...

French Woman Evacuated From Hantavirus Cruise Ship Now Reportedly In Serious Condition

A French woman evacuated from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has reportedly fallen into serious condition after initially showing no symptoms of the disease.The woman was airlifted from the expedition cruise vessel near Tenerife on...

3 Men Charged With Murder Over Johor Chopping Case Linked To Alleged Gang Rivalry

Three men have been charged with murder over the fatal chopping of a 38-year-old man outside a restaurant in Johor two months ago, in a case Malaysian police believe was linked to a dispute involving rival gang factions.The suspects,...

Trump Family’s ‘Gold Smartphone’ Project Accused Of Becoming US$59 Million Pre-Order Controversy

A smartphone project linked to the family of Donald Trump is facing mounting scrutiny after reports claimed that nearly 600,000 customers paid deposits for a “gold” smartphone that has yet to be delivered more than a year later.The device,...

19-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Female College Student 61 Times In Kelantan

A 19-year-old man has been formally charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a female college student 61 times in a shocking case that has drawn widespread public attention in Malaysia.The accused appeared at the Kota Bharu Magistrate’s Court on...

Travellers Flying Out Of Thailand To Pay Higher Airport Departure Tax From June 20

Travellers leaving Thailand by air may soon have to pay more for their flights after Thai authorities approved a sharp increase in the country’s airport departure tax.According to reports from Thailand, the country’s Civil Aviation Board has approved a...

40 Schools In Thailand Ordered To Close After Armed Man Allegedly Threatens Children

Authorities in Thailand’s Pathum Thani province have ordered the emergency closure of 40 schools following an ongoing manhunt for an armed suspect accused of threatening children during a reported psychotic episode.The incident has caused alarm among parents and residents...

Thai Father Dies After Lightning Strike While Working To Buy Daughter’s School Uniform

A 45-year-old man in Thailand tragically died after being struck by lightning while working in a sugarcane field to earn money for his young daughter’s school uniform.The incident reportedly took place on May 7 in Buriram province in northeastern...

Pickpockets Allegedly Targeting Singaporeans On Johor Buses, Commuters Warn

Passengers travelling on buses in Johor Bahru and other parts of Malaysia have reportedly raised concerns over alleged pickpocket activity targeting Singaporeans, foreign workers, and elderly Malaysians.According to Chinese-language daily Sin Chew Daily, regular commuters claimed the suspected pickpockets...

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SG Woman Jailed After Sheng Siong Facial Recognition System Flags Repeated Wine Theft

A 51-year-old Singaporean woman has been sentenced to eight days’ jail after she was caught stealing bottles of wine...