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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

The Assurance Package, first announced in 2020, has received a SS$1.9 billion enhancement in Budget 2024 to help Singaporeans cope with the cost of living amid an uncertain economic outlook. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: All Singaporean households to get S$600 in CDC vouchers; 2.5 million adults to also receive cash payments of up to S$400

Around two in five Singaporeans have admitted to installing monitoring tools and “stalkerware” on the phones of their partners in order to spy on them, a survey has found. — Unsplash pic via TODAY
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Survey: Two in five Singaporeans have installed ‘stalkerware’, other tracking tools on partners’ phones to spy on them

A screenshot of a Facebook post made by Mr Leong Mun Wai on Feb 12, 2024. — Picture via TODAY
Singapore / 16 Feb 2024

Pofma order issued to PSP chief, The Online Citizen, Gutzy Asia over falsehoods on lack of financial aid for Singapore’s West Coast residents

Singapore’s economy grew less than expected last year, the government said today as it warned geopolitical risks would continue to cause headwinds this year. — AFP pic
Singapore / 15 Feb 2024

Singapore economy grew 1.1pc in 2023, data shows

Agencies will reach out to affected parties if the transaction occurred within the past five years. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 15 Feb 2024

Erroneous Singapore GST charges: Why did it happen and how do those affected get their money back?

Singapore / 14 Feb 2024

In Singapore, six govt agencies to refund about S$7.5m in GST wrongly charged on regulatory fees for at least last five years

Clockwise from top left: A Malayan Colugo, a Sunda Pangolin, an otter, a Raffles’ banded langur and a common palm civet. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 14 Feb 2024

Prioritise ‘charismatic’ species such as otters, pangolins in conserving wildlife, say Singapore researchers

Yesterday (Feb 13), Angie Png Kai Wen, now aged 21, pleaded guilty to five charges. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 14 Feb 2024

Woman in Singapore pleads guilty to kicking and spitting at cops, damaging police car after drinking session

Pro-Palestine protesters gather at Jamaica train station in New York City on January 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Singapore / 14 Feb 2024

Police probing two events related to Israel-Hamas conflict; warn against protesting at Singapore Airshow

The survey showed close to half (48 per cent) of those who had experienced in-game bullying did not take any action. Only a minority (8 per cent) spoke to their parents about the experience. — iStock pic
Singapore / 13 Feb 2024

Survey: One in five youths in Singapore experience bullying in online games, but small minority tell their parents about it

Experts said that easing the pressures of modern work life and parenting could create a more family-friendly home for those who do want more children or are on the fence. — All TODAY pic
Singapore / 12 Feb 2024

Baby steps: Young Singaporeans say anxieties of modern life dissuade them from having kids, how can this be fixed?

Red packet collector Sally Ng showing her collection of museum-themed red packets. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 11 Feb 2024

Avid Singaporean collectors find thrill and friendship hunting for museum-themed ang pows

Lynn Wong (left, a martial artist who redesigned lion dance choreography for the seniors, demonstrating during a practice session for elderly residents in Singapore. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2024

‘Silver Pride’: Singapore launches elderly lion dance troupe

For criminal intimidation with common intention with his two friends, Nadeson was sentenced yesterday (Feb 9) to five months’ jail. ― TODAY file pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2024

Jail for man in Singapore who forced male victim to strip naked and exercise over unpaid loan to friend

Tourists taking photos at the National University of Singapore on January 31, 2024. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2024

National University of Singapore to offer free, student-led guided walking tours for tourists to manage visitor traffic on campus

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged couples to consider having children and having them earlier. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 09 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year 2024: Singapore PM Lee nudges young couples to ‘add a little dragon’ to their families