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The main suspect in the case involving a woman’s body found in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau, is seen being brought to the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘We trusted him’: Family says Pedas murder suspect picked up kids ‘like nothing happened’ after killing

Malaysia’s national flag is raised during the handover of the South-east Asian Games (SEA Games) from Thailand to Malaysia at the closing ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games in Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, December 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

‘Kap khun krap’, Thailand: Malaysia turn the page with best SEA Games haul abroad

Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (fourth from left) poring over manuscripts and letters from Malay Rulers during a visit to the British Library in London on December 16, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Queen cautions against blanket claims over ‘stolen’ Malaysian artefacts from colonial era

Nathan, a senior assistant interchange supervisor with SBS Transit, alongside the thank-you note sent by a Malaysian traveller he helped after recovering a lost passport in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SBS Transit
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Lost Malaysian passport in Singapore, night at McDonald’s, then stranger’s kindness and a way home

South Korea’s An Se-young won the World Tour Finals with a 21-13 18-21 21-10 win over defending champion Wang Zhiyi today for her 11th title in 2025, equalling Japan great Kento Momota’s record of most titles in a calendar year in singles competition. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

South Korea’s An Se‑young wins World Tour Finals, equals Momota record for singles titles

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined by the AFC following matchday delays and a post-match media breach during Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil Stadium. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Sports  / 13 h ago

Late whistles and missing media duties land Malaysian football fresh AFC fines

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) officiates the 2025 Huffaz Gathering & Nusantara Da’wah Symphony at Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk, Perak on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Malaysia introduces SPTM, aiming to make tahfiz centres models of excellence

The Makam Sheikh Omar features Moorish architecture with intricate arabesque details on its dome, Kampung Melayu, Air Itam. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 19 h ago

‘Most handsome tomb in Penang’: Sheikh Omar’s mausoleum, a hidden gem in Air Itam’s historic Malay village

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the 17th Makkal Sakti Party annual general meeting in Butterworth, Penang on December 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

BN may rebrand or form new entity, Zahid says as coalition navigates outdated constitution

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play a point during their men’s doubles match against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou December 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

Coach Herry: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must fix fitness to stay with the world’s best

Police were seen at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, this morning after a suspicious item prompted the evacuation of the premises and cancellation of Mass services. — Picture from Facebook/St Joseph's Church
Singapore  / 17 h ago

Singapore police secure St Joseph’s Church after suspicious item found, specialist military unit deployed

A whole eel ‘unaju’ at Unagiya Edonadai AMON. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Unagiya Edonadai AMON: A Tokyo ‘unagi’ speciality restaurant arrives in 1 Mont Kiara

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said targeted fuel subsidy has long been debated, adding that it is his government that carried it out. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Budi95: Anwar says govt saves RM800m, Malaysians benefit as every ringgit returns via Rahmah Cash and Sara

Former UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas (pictured) and other academics criticised profit-driven university rankings and publishing, urging alternative evaluation methods. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘It’s become a game’: Academics call global university rankings profit-driven, urge Malaysian institutions to rethink priorities

A traveller uses an automated immigration clearance lane at Changi Airport, as Singapore moves to stop ineligible passengers before they board flights. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore  / 15 h ago

Before you board: Singapore to block ineligible air passengers after 41,800 denied entry in 11 months

Lee Yi Wei was jailed for 12 months yesterday after admitting to theft and illegal gambling. He must repay nearly S$50,000 or serve an extra 100 days behind bars. — Picture from Pexels.com
Singapore / 25 Jun 2025

Gambler jailed 12 months for stealing nearly S$50,000 in red packets at Singapore wedding

The Japanese coach took charge in February last year, guiding Singapore to the semi-finals of the Asean Championship. — Picture via Facebook/Football Association of Singapore
Singapore / 25 Jun 2025

Tsutomu Ogura steps down as Singapore Lions coach for personal reasons

Chinese nationals Feng Yunlong, 38, and Zhang Yongxiang, 52, arrived in Singapore on social visit passes just three days before the December 16, 2024, break-in at Greenleaf View, CNA reported. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 25 Jun 2025

Housebreak for a Cartier watch in Singapore’s posh Bukit Timah ends in 15-month jail sentence for duo

In just two weeks, at least S$26,000 (RM86,000) has been lost to scams involving bogus resale tickets to the K-pop girl group’s upcoming shows on November 29 and 30 at the National Stadium. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 25 Jun 2025

Blackpink fans lose SS$26,000 to ticket scams ahead of Singapore concerts

SPCA Singapore shared this photo — said to show the kitten — on its official Facebook page on Monday. — Picture via Facebook/SPCA Singapore
Singapore / 25 Jun 2025

Kitten allegedly stuffed in container and rolled around Singapore canteen, SPCA steps in

A Singaporean man, 29, was handed a seven-month prison sentence on Tuesday for performing a sexual act with a 14-year-old girl in an encounter facilitated by two teenage boys. — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 24 Jun 2025

Singapore man jailed seven months for sexual act with 14-year-old girl arranged by teens

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China June 24, 2025. — China Daily handout pic via Reuters
Singapore / 24 Jun 2025

China’s Xi Jinping urges Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to resist ‘hegemony’, support fairer global trade

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan shakes hands with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan in Singapore, May 28, 2024. — File picture from X/Wisma Putra
Singapore / 24 Jun 2025

‘Hard times reveal true friends’: Singapore thanks Malaysia for evacuating citizen from troubled Iran

The Singapore stop is part of Park Bo-gum’s Asia tour, which also includes cities such as Yokohama, Seoul, Kaohsiung, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Macao and Kuala Lumpur. — Picture via Netflix
Singapore / 23 Jun 2025

Park Bo-gum to meet fans in Singapore on Aug 14 as part of ‘Be With You’ Asia tour

Indonesian Paulus Tannos, also known as Tjhin Thian Po, was arrested in Singapore on January 17, 2025. The proceedings will determine whether Tannos, also known as Tjhin Thian Po, should be sent back to Indonesia to face a graft charge linked to a major national identity card project. — Screengrab from KPK.GO.ID
Singapore / 23 Jun 2025

Indonesian graft suspect Paulus Tannos faces Singapore extradition hearing in first case under new treaty

File picture of a fire of Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. Four Singaporeans have been evacuated from Iran with assistance from the governments of Oman and Malaysia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said today. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters
Singapore / 23 Jun 2025

Singapore evacuates four citizens from Iran with help from Oman, Malaysia as regional tensions soar

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the 42-year-old man had entered a restricted part of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs, where live-firing activity was being conducted approximately 2.3km away. ― Reuters pic
Singapore / 23 Jun 2025

Singapore Armed Forces resumes Nee Soon live-firing after cyclist injured in restricted zone; trespass probe ongoing

This file picture taken from Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, shows rocket trails in the sky late on June 13, 2025, after Iran struck Israel with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic's nuclear and military facilities. The Singapore government is closely monitoring tensions in the Middle East and has assured Singaporean students there that their safety and well-being remain a top priority. — AFP pic
Singapore / 23 Jun 2025

‘Safety, well-being foremost’: Singapore keeps close tabs on students in Egypt, Jordan after Iran strikes

The now-cancelled performance would have marked Cabello’s debut concert in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Camila Cabello
Singapore / 22 Jun 2025

Camila Cabello cancels Singapore concert on Aug 12 due to scheduling conflict

In Beijing, Wong, who is also finance minister, will meet President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 22 Jun 2025

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong in China for first official visit as prime minister

A screen capture shows a black car on the road shoulder with visible damage and its bumper dislodged. — Picture from Roads.sg/Facebook
Singapore / 22 Jun 2025

Driver flees scene after causing major crash on Singapore’s Seletar that injures three (VIDEO)