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Musk’s latest tribute to Lee Kuan Yew centres on an unlikely invention: air conditioning. — Reuters file pic
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Elon Musk says Singapore’s founding PM Lee Kuan Yew was a ‘genius’ — because of air conditioning

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains the highest-rated political leader in Malaysia with a 52 per cent approval rating, according to a Merdeka Center survey released on June 25. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Anwar remains Malaysia’s most popular leader, with Khairy close behind as economy tops voter concerns, Merdeka Center survey finds

The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur was told today that Petronas’ Cyber Security Department confirmed a former manager disclosed the national oil company’s business and financial structure to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) on June 8, 2024. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Ex-Petronas manager leaked confidential data to Petros, Cyber Security unit confirms in court

A nationwide study found 52 per cent of Malaysian women surveyed could say “no” to sex with their husband or partner, with different ethnic and religious groups and those with different education and income levels reporting different percentages. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Only half of Malaysian women say they can refuse sex with spouse or partner, survey finds

Modified motorcycles are seen during an operation by the Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department at the Taman Rekreasi Kampung Tasik Tambahan in Kuala Lumpur on June 25, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Locals renting vehicles to unlicensed foreigners face legal action, JPJ warns in KL crackdown

File picture of a courtroom in Stuttgart April 29, 2024. German courts have been trying a group of mostly Chinese men accused of running a sexual abuse network that drugged victims and that members called the ‘Driving School for Experts’. — Bernd Weißbrod/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Chinese women pack German court in shocking ‘Driving School’ rape network trials

Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said the unidentified suspect was one of three individuals in a Proton Wira being pursued by police after they were suspected of being involved in criminal activity before the vehicle collided with another motorist. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Man dies after allegedly jumping from flyover in NPE police chase, two others arrested

A woman carrying a baby restrains a man during a road rage incident at a traffic junction near Kandang, Melaka, after he allegedly attacked another motorist. The altercation later ended in an amicable settlement. — Screengrab via social media
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Road rage driver filmed attacking motorist in Melaka walks away after both sides make peace

Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the reports were lodged by various parties, including a former Johor state executive councillor and the political secretary to the Johor Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor top cop: 153 police reports lodged nationwide over Puad Zarkashi’s alleged remarks

Voters in masks queue at a polling centre for the 15th Johor State Election on March 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

The ghost of 2022: Will voter apathy again haunt Johor’s July 11 election?

The royal decree was conveyed by Tunku Besar Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz, during an audience with the Datuk-Datuk Adat of Rembau at Istana Besar Seri Menanti today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

New Rembau Undang installation to be formalised at Istana Besar Seri Menanti this Saturday

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said a woman driving a Proton X50 SUV was believed to have lost control of the vehicle during heavy rain before skidding and crashing into two motorcycles that had stopped for shelter. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Man dies after being flung 30m from SPE bridge as SUV crashes into sheltering motorcyclists

The proposal for direct elections for the KL mayor received 58 per cent support nationwide, compared to 19 per cent who opposed it. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Merdeka Center survey: KL mayor election proposal wins majority support as reform drive gains traction

Umno Information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the party’s maturity and discipline required all factions to accept the decisions made and move forward together, despite dissatisfaction following the candidate nominations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Azalina urges Umno unity, tells members to back party choices after Johor candidate tensions

ASNB’s parent company Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) said disciplined investment management and gains from a diversified portfolio helped lift ASB 3 Didik’s annual distribution. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Money  / 19 h ago

ASNB declares 5.50 sen per unit income distribution for ASB 3 Didik, highest in eight years

Taylor Swift performs at the Japan leg of her The Eras Tour in Tokyo. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Feb 2024

Singapore provided grant to bring in Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour

Singapore / 20 Feb 2024

Road traffic deaths in Singapore hit seven-year high in 2023; more fatal accidents due to red-light running, speeding and drink-driving

A view of a Singapore Airshow signage ahead of the biennial aerospace event at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore February 18, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Feb 2024

Singapore air show kicks off amid travel rebound, supply constraints

In their annual crime brief for 2023, the police said that there were 3,939 shop theft cases reported last year, 695 more than the 3,244 cases in 2022. — Adobe stock pic via TODAY
Singapore / 20 Feb 2024

Police: Shop theft, voyeurism cases rose in 2023, even as overall physical crimes in Singapore declined

Anyone who commits sexual assault by penetration against anyone below 14 years of age in a relationship that is exploitative of the victim can be jailed at least eight years and for up to 20 years. They will also receive at least 12 strokes of the cane. — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 20 Feb 2024

Singapore court sentences man to 14 years’ jail, 20 strokes of the cane for molesting stepdaughter from age 11

Introduced by Singapore’s transport minister at an industry summit on the eve of the Singapore Airshow, the city-state said it aimed for all departing flights to use 1 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 2026 and planned to raise that to 3-5 per cent by 2030, subject to global developments and the wider availability and adoption of SAF. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 19 Feb 2024

Singapore green jet fuel levy on travellers ignites funding debate

An Airbus A350-1000 flies during an aerial flying display ahead of the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, February 18, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 19 Feb 2024

Singapore to require departing flights to use sustainable fuel from 2026

Meta social media icons displayed on a smartphone. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 19 Feb 2024

Singapore police: More scammers exploited social media in 2023; Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram of ‘particular concern’

To recap, StarHub was awarded the 3.5GHz spectrum in June 2020 and it was the first to launch 5G services in August of the same year. ― SoyaCincau pic
Singapore / 17 Feb 2024

StarHub claims to have over 99pc 5G coverage in Singapore

From 2025, the Central Provident Fund Special Account of those aged 55 and above will be automatically closed. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 17 Feb 2024

Singapore Budget: CPF Special Account closure at age 55 removes overlap, stops 'shielding' hack that maximises interest earnings, say experts

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said despite a ‘better-than-expected’ revenue collection in the 2023 financial year, Singapore incurred a fiscal deficit of S$3.6 billion (RM12.75 billion). ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 17 Feb 2024

Singapore Budget 2024: S$3.6b deficit incurred in 2023 fiscal year despite higher-than-expected revenues, 'balanced fiscal position' expected this year

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on February 16, 2024. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: In S$131.4b 'Forward SG Budget', DPM Wong unveils first steps towards achieving 4G team's 'ambitious agenda'

The government is helping first-time families by ramping up BTO flat supply and giving these families higher priority. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: Couples in Singapore waiting for BTO flats to get govt voucher to rent HDB homes on open market

Concurrently, the government will raise the Enhanced Retirement Sum, which is the maximum amount that people can put into their CPF Retirement Account to receive monthly payouts after they turn 65. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Singapore Budget 2024: No more Special Account for CPF members aged 55 and above, higher Enhanced Retirement Sum to support seniors' needs

Details of a temporary financial support scheme for retrenched workers will be announced later in 2023. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: Singapore govt ironing out 'temporary financial support scheme' for retrenched workers; details to be unveiled

The Nationwide Broadband Network will be upgraded to speeds of up to 10 Gbps by the second half of this decade. ― TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: Internet broadband speeds in most Singaporean homes to be 10 times faster by 2030 to support AI, immersive media