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In just one month, 13 Malaysians nabbed in Singapore scam crackdown as losses hit RM1.5b
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — At least 13 Malaysians have been arrested in Singapore within a month for their suspected roles in a wave of scams that have already cost victims more than S$456 million (RM1.5 billion) in the first half
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Singaporeans, PRs who vape drug-laced Kpods abroad can be prosecuted at home, say authorities
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — Singaporeans and permanent residents who use drug-laced vapes such as Kpods overseas can be prosecuted as if the offence took place in Singapore, the government has warned, as concerns grow over the spread of drug-laced vaping
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Blackpink adds third Singapore show as Deadline tour fever grows
SINGAPORE, Sept 21 — Blinks, mark your calendars — Blackpink is giving you an extra night to scream your hearts out. Concert organiser Live Nation Singapore has confirmed that Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa will now hit the National Stadium
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Singapore’s intellectual property agency disputes Aupen founder’s claims, issues correction orders
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — Singapore handbag brand Aupen and its founder Nicholas Tan have received correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) regarding claims made about the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). According to
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Gig workers to get financial literacy boost under HR Ministry initiative
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 22 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) is planning to introduce a financial management course for gig workers as part of efforts to help them plan their finances more effectively and empower the group. Human Resources Minister
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JPJ seizes vehicle, opens probe, says transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized a vehicle and opened an investigation after a foreign tourist was reportedly overcharged by a driver at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2. Transport Minister Anthony Loke
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Body of missing Sarawak man found dead near abandoned vehicle in Miri
MIRI, Sept 22 — An elderly man who had been missing from his home for more than a week was found dead in a decomposed state in the Sebubok area, Batu Niah, last night. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department
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Penang’s Jalan Burma sinkhole: Pipe replacement work to take five days
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 — Repair works on a burst sewage pipe that caused a sinkhole in Burmah Road is expected to take five days to complete, according to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran. Repair
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Coroner’s court issues show-cause notice against Shafie Apdal over controversial Zara Qairina remarks
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 22 — The Coroner’s Court today issued a notice to show cause against Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal after he allegedly made contemptuous remarks about the case while the inquest into the death of
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MACC busts RM247m diesel subsidy theft syndicate in Ops Karen, more arrests coming
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has exposed a fuel theft syndicate that siphoned off an estimated RM247 million in diesel subsidies in a major joint operation with the Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF). MACC chief commissioner
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