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Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘I’m home’: Khairy Jamaluddin returns to Umno

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia director-general and a senior officer are suspected of misappropriating RM900,000 public funds and are expected to be charged either on April 22 or 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

Global supply risks push pump prices up despite subsidies, says Finance Ministry. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

Malaysia / 10 h ago

In an emergency, don’t Google — dial 999 for faster help

The Petronas vessel Ocean Thunder carries one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq amid a global fuel and shipping disruption due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. — Picture from Instagram/Petronas

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Tanker with one million barrels of crude oil from Iraq arrives in Malaysia

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has denied links to several conferences using its name, including Prof Ts Dr Rodeano Roslee as the keynote speaker, and lodged police report on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Malaysia / 8 h ago

No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali meted out the sentence to Nikolaus Owin Yohanes Laba after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly using a payslip in his name purportedly issued by an auto accessories company, knowing it to be false, on July 3, 2023, at 12.54pm, at Kwang Woon Trading Sdn Bhd in Taman Indah Permai, Manggatal. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Man jailed for using fake payslip to buy products on instalment

Afloat Coffee Roaster’s Jacky Chang takes 1st Runner-Up at the 2026 World Latte Art Championship in San Diego, USA. — Picture courtesy of Loo Choy Leng

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Beyond the pour: How Afloat’s Jacky Chang claimed 1st Runner-Up at the World Latte Art Championships for Malaysia

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that any announcement on minister salary cuts would be decided by the prime minister. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ready for orders on ministers’ salary cuts, says Fahmi

A formation of Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) maneuvers in the Arabian Sea on July 6, 2019. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

No report has been made so far but Kajang police found a 47-second video depicting a group of students allegedly verbally bullying a female student on April 17, 2026. — iStock pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Seven Kajang students to face school action after bullying video goes viral

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

Singapore

1 h ago

Singapore, Australia conclude talks on pact to safeguard fuel and supply chains

Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan noted that the resolution of the protocol was an affirmation of the truly special relationship with Australia. — Reuters pic

SINGAPORE, April 18 — Singapore and Australia have substantially concluded negotiations on a new protocol under the Singapore–Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) to secure the flow of essential supplies, including fuel, and to strengthen supply chain resilience.In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) said the Protocol on Economic Resilience...

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SG Alert will be implemented by the Singapore Civil Defence Force to quickly warn the public of emergencies such as major fires, chemical incidents or terror threats, enabling people to take immediate protective action. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore to roll out ‘SG Alert’ system sending emergency phone alerts even on silent mode

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the message was conveyed during a virtual meeting with nearly 50 other countries, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore says Strait of Hormuz must remain open and secure, stresses international law in virtual summit

Singapore and the EU also agreed to allow raw materials used in the manufacturing of meat and egg products to be sourced from any EU member state approved by Singapore. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore approves Greece, Lithuania and Latvia for meat and egg imports from EU

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasised that Asia is particularly exposed, given its heavy reliance on imported energy that flows through the Strait of Hormuz.— TODAY pic

2d ago

Singapore stresses energy security urgency for Asia amid West Asia conflict, says PM Wong

A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. — TODAY pic

2d ago

Singapore study finds 1 in 5 workers overqualified, but most choose such roles

The Ministry of Education said bullying and hurtful behaviour cases will be differentiated, with bullying assessed based on factors such as intent, impact and recalcitrance. — TODAY pic

15 Apr 2026

Caning, suspension, detention: Singapore schools to enforce standard punishments for bullying by 2027

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said both countries will continue to stay open, keep essential trade and supply lines flowing, and support one another. — Reuters pic

15 Apr 2026

Singapore, Brunei pledge stronger energy cooperation as West Asia conflict escalates

According to Channel NewsAsia, MAS noted in its latest quarterly macroeconomic review that firms are likely to adopt a more cautious stance on manpower expansion, with salary increases also expected to come in softer than in 2025. — Reuters pic

14 Apr 2026

Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

Singapore recorded three IPOs during the quarter, with overall performance bolstered by a major real estate investment trust (REIT) listing on the Singapore Exchange, which contributed significantly to total proceeds, the firm said in its ‘Global IPO Trends’ report. — Reuters pic

14 Apr 2026

Singapore IPO proceeds jump to US$967m in Q1 despite global slowdown, says EY report

File picture of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s headquarters in Singapore June 28, 2017. Singapore’s central bank tightened monetary policy today and raised its inflation outlook for 2026, citing rising uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict and its impact on global energy supply. — Reuters pic

14 Apr 2026

Singapore tightens policy as inflation outlook rises amid West Asia risks

People sit outside a construction site in Singapore in this file picture dated February 16, 2021. Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 5.7 per cent in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday, reported CNA. — Reuters pic

14 Apr 2026

Singapore GDP growth eases to 4.6pc in first quarter, advance estimates show

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore. The study found that 67 per cent of Singapore businesses have a higher risk appetite for AI investment, compared with just 41 per cent globally, while 63 per cent of Singapore respondents allocate people and funding based on AI opportunities, above the global average of 51 per cent. — Reuters pic

14 Apr 2026

Singapore bets big on AI, stakes claim as regional hub contender, according to PwC

SCDF said the fire had already been extinguished by members of the public using a hose reel and fire extinguisher before its officers arrived.— Singapore Civil Defence Force pic

13 Apr 2026

About 50 evacuated, one hospitalised after fire in Yishun HDB flat in Singapore

The surge in oil-related disruptions has driven up costs across packaging, transport, production and freight. — AFP pic

13 Apr 2026

Singapore manufacturers say energy crisis impact worse than Covid-19 pandemic

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has launched an investigation into a container fire aboard the London-registered vessel Ever Lenient at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal after the blaze was extinguished yesterday. — Unsplash pic

12 Apr 2026

Singapore Maritime and Port Authority probes fire on board London‑registered container ship at Pasir Panjang

Singapore authorities have reminded organisers of an event at Hong Lim Park Speakers’ Corner on April 11, 2026 to avoid any flags, symbols or discussions linked to the Israel–Palestine conflict. — Unsplash pics

11 Apr 2026

No Gaza or Israel displays allowed at Speakers’ Corner event today, Singapore authorities remind organisers

A YouTube screengrab from Mediacorp’s Chinese-language drama ‘Highway To Somewhere’, which has sparked debate in Malaysia over its scam-related storyline set in the country.

11 Apr 2026

Singapore series ‘Highway To Somewhere’ sparks row as Malaysians object to scam portrayal, Mediacorp says no country targeted

Singapore Opposition politician Lim Tean disputes a bankruptcy notice and accuses news outlets CNA and Mothership of defamatory reporting. — Picture from Facebook/Lim Tean

11 Apr 2026

Singapore politician Lim Tean says he is not bankrupt, vows legal action over CNA, Mothership reports

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