Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Rajesh tracks geopolitics, trade and ASEAN-level diplomacy.
The 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after conviction on two rape charges, with the verdict delivered via video link due to his detention.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has acknowledged serious flaws in the National Election Commission's handling of June 3 local elections while cautioning against unfounded election-rigging allegations, as protests continue around Olympic Park.
Environmental enforcement officials discovered an unlicensed e-waste operation in Bukit Mertajam, confiscating materials valued at RM3 million and taking five suspects into custody.
Brunei police have arrested two local women on suspicion of involvement in vice activities following enforcement operations in Kampong Salambigar and Kampong Lumapas.
Romance scams are among the fastest-growing online frauds, with criminals using AI to create convincing fake identities. Global losses now reach billions of dollars annually, affecting victims across continents.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a package of online safety measures including a ban on social media use for under-16s. The announcement comes as he heads to a Group of Seven meeting in France.
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The government has resolved a four-decade housing dispute at Bukit Kiara Longhouse through a permanent housing development project, with eligible families receiving two free units each and additional maintenance funding allocated.
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Authorities in Pekan have detained three individuals aged in their 30s for allegedly selling and forging medical leave certificates. The certificates were reportedly sold for between RM50 and RM200 each.
Indonesia's Attorney General has arrested two additional suspects in a widening corruption investigation into the government's free nutritious meals programme, bringing the total number of those charged to five.
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of a docuseries about 'America's Next Top Model', claiming selective editing distorted her comments about serious allegations.
The US Supreme Court has declined to overturn a $168 million damages award against India-based Tata Consultancy Services in a trade secrets dispute with DXC Technology over life-insurance software.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, accusing the ByteDance-owned platform of violating state law by permitting underage users to access the service and failing to adequately warn parents about harmful content.