Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces up to one year in jail after prosecutors accused him of serving black ants as a garnish on desserts, violating strict food safety regulations that limit insect consumption to 10 approved species.
A trainee teacher in Ipoh entered a not guilty plea in Sessions Court on charges related to alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old male student. The case highlights ongoing questions about educator vetting and institutional safeguards.
Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah, assemblyman for Jitra, is set to appear before the Seremban magistrate's court to face charges stemming from prior statements regarding university admission procedures and access to higher education opportunities.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million. The allegations relate to awarding a tender for upgrading the National Squash Centre.
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.