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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO

Singapore / 18 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 17 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge hitting Malaysia Jan 1–5. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Sports / 13 h ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Police have launched an investigation after footage of a trailer truck damaging cars at the Ayer Keroh R&R went viral online. — Screengrab of the video from social media

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police investigate viral video of trailer truck colliding with cars at Ayer Keroh R&R

Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said the LRT3 project is currently undergoing fault-free running tests for each train. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

Singapore / 18 h ago

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

MACC conducted search operations at the Malaysian Armed Forces offices at the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) as well as at the suspect’s official residence, beginning around 5 pm and continuing until midnight. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Singapore

14 h ago

Dignified farewell by the sea: Singapore’s Hindu community gets dedicated rites facility at Changi Beach

The newly opened Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam at Changi Beach in Singapore provides sheltered private halls for Hindu post-death rites by the sea. — Pictures via Facebook/Hindu Endowments Board

SINGAPORE, Dec 29 — A long-standing plea from Singapore’s Hindu community has been answered with the opening of a sheltered seaside facility at Changi Beach, offering families privacy and protection from the elements as they perform final rites for their departed loved ones.According to The Straits Times, the one-storey Karma...

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Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO

Singapore / 18 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Singapore / 18 h ago

End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years

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Under the new law, scam mules may be sentenced to up to 12 strokes, while syndicate members could face mandatory caning of between six and 24 strokes. ― Reuters pic

19 h ago

Caning for scam offences to take effect in Singapore from Dec 30

Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver the country’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, with ‘live’ broadcasts and online coverage planned. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

20 h ago

Singapore sets Budget date for Feb 12 with PM Wong promising balance amid rising costs

Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department is expanding its probe into assets linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Group. — Picture from princeholdinggroup.com

20 h ago

Singapore moves to widen seizures tied to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and Prince Group after court disclosure

Health authorities said strict pasteurisation rules make the risk of bovine tuberculosis transmission extremely low. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Singapore’s first human bovine TB case traced to raw milk exposure decades ago

It was reported that more than 20 cadres have signed a letter calling for a Special Cadre Members’ Conference to be held in February, with Pritam Singh’s position as party chief potentially among the issues to be discussed. — AFP pic

1d ago

Singapore Workers’ Party cadres seek special conference after Pritam Singh conviction

The Singapore Police advised citizens not to transfer cash, cryptocurrencies, or other valuables to unknown persons or to anyone whose identity has not been. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Singapore police warn of scam emails impersonating top cop, public urged to stay vigilant

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

2d ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

Australian national Diana Ong was charged with vandalism after spray painting offensive words on Christian charity Salvation Army building and three of its vans in Singapore on Christmas Day 2025 and has been ordered to undergo a mental health test. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Aussie woman faces charges for Christmas Day vandalism at Salvation Army, to undergo mental health exam

Baey Yam Keng (left) with Gabriella, who found his wallet, and Maxence of the French national police, who helped return it during the Singapore minister’s trip to France, an act of kindness he shared in a Christmas Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Baey Yam Keng

26 Dec 2025

‘My lucky day’: Singapore minister thanks strangers who returned his lost wallet in France

The court heard the money was wrongly credited by a university and was not returned despite repeated attempts to recover it. — TODAY file pic

26 Dec 2025

Singapore man jailed after refusing to return RM28,500 wrongly transferred to his account

Train services between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands on Singapore’s North-South Line were restored this morning after a fault caused delays during peak travel hours. — Picture from Facebook/SMRT

26 Dec 2025

Singapore North-South Line service resumes after one-hour disruption between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands

A man who admitted consuming drugs with former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy (pic), widely known as M. Ravi, hours before his death was charged in court today with arranging a gathering for drug use. — TODAY pic

26 Dec 2025

Singapore court charges man who admitted consuming drugs with former lawyer Ravi before his death

In Singapore, two women turned themselves in within days of each other: a 72-year-old domestic worker jailed for a 34-year visa overstay, and another sentenced for overstaying for more than 16 years. — TODAY file pic

25 Dec 2025

Domestic helper, 72, turns herself in after overstaying visa in Singapore for 34 years, gets six months’ jail, RM9,500 fine

A cloth is used to cover up graffiti on Salvation Army vehicles at a compound along Upper Bukit Timah Road today, after police arrested a 43-year-old woman over the incident. — Picture via Instagram/sgfollowsall

25 Dec 2025

Graffiti at Salvation Army site on Christmas Day leads to woman’s arrest in Singapore

Police today arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teenager for their suspected involvement in a snatch theft case near Redhill Close. — Reuters pic

25 Dec 2025

Singapore police arrest duo after man robbed of cash in Redhill

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