Malaysians repeatedly entered Singapore to withdraw a total of S$1 million in scam proceeds for syndicate

BI warns against money transfer scams that namedrop its chief

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is holding an investigation for possible filing of criminal charges against individuals behind an alleged scam that use the name of Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado to solicit money. BI said the incident came to light after an attempted money transfer scheme that targeted one of its regional

Kremlin says Russia will seek clarification from US on Venezuela oil restrictions

MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Russia ⁠plans to seek clarification from the United States about new U.S. ⁠restrictions on Venezuela's oil business, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Read full story

Cold shoulder? China and EU in diplomatic stand-off ahead of Munich showdown

As a flurry of European leaders flock to China, a different diplomatic dynamic has taken shape in Brussels, exposing deep-seated problems in the relationship between the EU and China. Several sources described a deliberate slowing of high-level appointments with Chinese diplomats in the Belgian capital – an effort to reciprocate the lack of access EU diplomats receive in Beijing. In the Chinese capital, the EU ambassador, Jorge Toledo, has been effectively frozen out of meetings with relevant...

US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives

Sipitang declared flood emergency, 24 people evacuated

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's south-western Sipitang district has been declared a flood disaster area following continuous heavy rain and rising river levels. Read full story

Sabah Bersatu youth calls for central leadership change to 'restore the party'

PETALING JAYA: Sabah Bersatu's Armada (youth) wing says it fully supports leaders like Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee and Datuk Seri Radzi Jidin to head the party. Read full story