Singapore

Hougang murder victim was Vietnamese mother of three; sister arrives in Singapore to pay respects

SINGAPORE: The woman killed in a vicious knife attack in Hougang on Tuesday (Dec 10) has been identified as Vietnamese national Dao Thi Hong, a 34-year-old mother of three young children.

Singapore

Manager of pet grooming salon in Singapore charged over death of dog

SINGAPORE: A manager of a home-based pet grooming salon appeared in a district court on Wednesday (Dec 11) over the death of a dog she had allegedly left unattended on a table.

Nation

Johor proposes four initiatives to address congestion in greater JB area

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has proposed four initiatives to address the congestion in the greater Johor Baru area to the federal government.

Nation

Seremban High Court acquits two men of murder

SEREMBAN: Two men have been acquitted and discharged by the High Court here for allegedly murdering a 25-year-old man five years ago.

Thailand

Visitor killed by wild elephant in Thai national park

BANGKOK: A visitor to a national park in Thailand was killed by a wild elephant on Tuesday (Dec 10), leading to a closure of several trails.

Wellness

Using AI to help ensure healthcare equity in Malaysia

The Health Ministry hopes to utilise artificial intelligence to better match healthcare resources to needs.

Singapore

16 months’ jail for traveller caught with 58 Indian star tortoises at Changi Airport

SINGAPORE: A man was in India when he agreed to help a friend transport a bag to Indonesia after the latter claimed that it contained women’s clothing.

China

Gas explosion rocks residential high-rise in southern China

BEIJING: A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent area in southern China's city of Shenzhen on Wednesday (Dec 11), sending shockwaves through nearby skyscrapers, state media reported.

Singapore

Singapore businessman caught in Johor Baru after some 19 years on the run, investigated for over 150 potential offences in US$72mil embezzlement case

SINGAPORE: A businessman allegedly behind one of the country’s biggest corporate scandals will be remanded for another week for further investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

Nation

I'll pay PKR the RM100,000 'ringgit by ringgit' says Zuraida

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin has described the Court of Appeal's decision to reduce the amount she has to pay PKR from RM10mil to RM100,000 as a huge blow to the party.

Nation

'MPs who lie in Parliament will go to hell,' says Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: MPs who lie in Parliament will go to hell, stated Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul during a heated session on Wednesday (Dec 11).

Forex

Ringgit closes lower on caution ahead of US CPI data

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the greenback for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as cautious investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US consumer price index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Nation

Woman deflected all responsibility to 'husband', says hospital in unburied baby case

PETALING JAYA: Hospital Bersalin Razif (HBR) has denied claims in a viral video that it had kept the body of a stillborn baby for days because the father could not pay the bill.

World

Explainer-Who is Kim Yong-hyun, ousted South Korean defence minister who attempted suicide?

SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Yong-hyun, a former defence minister and close confidant to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, became the first official to be arrested late on Tuesday over Yoon's martial law declaration.

Arts

A guide to stage shows and musicals in the Klang Valley this holiday season

With the Christmas season in full swing, the Klang Valley comes alive with a captivating line-up of festive theatre events to charm audiences

Badminton

Motivated by parents' presence, Zii Jia stamps his mark in Finals opener

PETALING JAYA: Men singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia got off to a blistering start in the World Tour Finals with a straight-game win against Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan.

Indonesia

Sarawak eyes 609,000 Indonesian visitors in 2025

JAKARTA: (Bernama) The Sarawak Tourism Board is targeting 609,000 Indonesian visitors to Sarawak next year, drawn by its unique blend of culture, adventure, nature, food, and festivals.

Nation

Victim found in suitcase believed to be a foreigner

KAJANG: The victim whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Cheras Perdana is believed to be a foreigner, say police.

Global

Paris retains title of world's most attractive city destination, Singapore is 9th

While the Olympic and Paralympic Games have unsurprisingly kept Paris riding high in the list of top destinations for global travelers in 2024, Europe's other iconic cities round out the top 10.

Entertainment

Popular pianist Maksim to hold concert in KL on Feb 12

Set to take place at Mega Star Arena, Maksim World Tour: Segmenti will see the Croatian musician performing a blend of originals and variations from his latest album 'Segmenti'.