Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Singapore authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian driver caught attempting to smuggle over 600 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes into the country. Officers discovered the contraband concealed beneath the vehicle's floorboard during a routine checkpoint inspection.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has proposed a student exchange programme between ADTEC JTM and Singapore's Institute of Technical Education, aiming to strengthen regional technical vocational training ties.
Singapore opposition politician and lawyer Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Bahru by Malaysian police after failing to surrender on August 3 to serve a jail sentence for practising law without a valid certificate.
Malaysian authorities arrested a 34-year-old woman at Tuas Checkpoint who allegedly tried to smuggle 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore hidden in her motorcycle.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore's Lawrence Wong will unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan at December's Annual Leaders' Retreat, marking a major milestone for the cross-border development initiative.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast, discussing strengthened ASEAN cooperation and joint initiatives between the two nations.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM28 million judgment against Singaporean businessman Chan Cheh Shin, finding evidence that he actively promoted investment fraud schemes through public seminars and roadshows targeting investors.
The Sultan of Selangor has received Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Istana Alam Shah, marking a key engagement during the president's three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that Malaysia and Singapore are moving closer to finalising the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, with both nations making meaningful progress on the landmark initiative.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has heightened preparations at major border checkpoints to ensure smooth passage for voters returning from Singapore to participate in the Johor State Election scheduled for July 11.