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Fake cop, real loss: Ipoh man conned of RM1.9m in phone scam

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Part of the haul of duty-unpaid liquor found at Tagore Lane (top) and Duty-unpaid liquor found during follow-up searches by Singapore Customs in the case of two Chinese nationals who smuggled 30,000 bottles of beer into Singapore that resulted in the court ordered sentence in 2026. — Pictures from Singapore Customs website

Singapore
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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said continuous improvements to LIMA, particularly in terms of venue size and facilities, were necessary, especially as more neighbouring countries were also organising similar exhibitions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

Former world squash champion Datuk Nicol Ann David was among the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Merdeka Award. — Picture via Facebook/Nicol David

Life
/ 12 h ago

Children played at Marina Barrage against Singapore’s haze-shrouded skyline on March 26, 2025 but with the haze at unhealthy levels in September, businesses, sports groups and residents are cutting back on outdoor activities. — AFP pic

Singapore
/ 18 h ago

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Kuala Lumpur has arrested an owner of a consulting, management and business company on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes of about RM30,000 in return for obtaining grants and loans under the Bumiputera entrepreneur financial financing scheme for two companies related to armaments and defence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia
/ 17 h ago

A Chinese national (second left) rescued from Audit Tunnel 4 at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project site in Rasuwa district on September 5, 2026, following flash floods that buried the tunnel under debris. — Nepal Army handout pic via AFP

World
/ 16 h ago

Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the measure could be considered if the API reading was at a very dangerous level. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

Army personnel arrive in Trishuli after a rescue operation in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 4, 2026. Two hydropower workers were pulled from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on September 4, more than a week after catastrophic flooding swept through the area, government ministers said. — AFP pic

World
/ 15 h ago

The historic Chew Jetty here was unaffected by a fire that broke out about 20 metres away and destroyed five business premises early this morning, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh said the proposal would be assessed from all angles before being submitted to the federal government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

Nepal’s army personal take part in search operations in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia
/ 17 h ago

A cityline view of Nanning in Guangxi province, China that was touted as ‘the next Shenzhen’. Singaporeans recruited into a long-running investment scheme in the city described being shown largely deserted developments and pressured to join the programme. — Unsplash pic

Singapore
/ 17 h ago

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight states until 6pm today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

The upcoming single is expected to mark the beginning of IU's gradual return to full promotional activity .— Picture via Instagram

Showbiz
/ 16 h ago

Manchester United club legends (left to right) Wes Brown, Edwin van der Sar, and Park Ji-sung drew fans from all around the world to the Malaysia Airlines and Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents Fair at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on September 5, 2026. — Screengrab and still pic from Facebook/Malaysia Airlines

Sports
/ 17 h ago

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