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A general view shows cloudy and rainy weather conditions around Kuala Lumpur on October 19, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Thunderstorm warning issued for Cameron Highlands, Selangor, KL and seven other regions today

File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 13 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

While Middle East visitors dropped significantly year-on-year in March 2026, Malaysia’s international visitors’ figures were buoyed by strong growth from Asean and Asia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

It’s going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A former principal of a Singapore preschool, who helped to cover up the May and November 2023 sexual assault of three toddlers by a cook at its premises during their naptime, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on April 1, 2026. A Singapore court order prohibits the identification of all the preschool, the staff, the children except for the assaulter. — Unsplash pic
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Ex-principal gets 10 days in jail as sexual abuse cover-up in Singapore preschool comes to light

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Singaporean Audrey Fang’s suspected killer Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for two more years as investigation wraps up

Singapore homeowners are playing a ‘renovation roulette’ as their demand for ‘low-formaldehyde’ interiors is delaying their move-in before Chinese New Year 2026. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 31 Dec 2025

The low formaldehyde craze: Singapore’s clean-home rush tests contractors’ nerves, slows pre-CNY moves

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 31 Dec 2025

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

AI startup Manus, founded in China and now Singapore-based, joins Meta in a billion-dollar deal in December 2025. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities

The Philippine national who works for a Singapore assisted home is accused of stealing from two residents aged 80 and 75 placed in his care. He will be sentenced on January 22, 2026. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

From caregiver to cash-taker: Filipino helper lands in Singapore court for stealing S$10,000 from dementia patient

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

The Singapore police national serviceman had a pattern of befriending teen boys online before offering them cash for sexual services and threatened exposure when they rejected his advances. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 30 Dec 2025

Singapore national serviceman who preyed on teen boys online for sex sentenced to one-year reformative training

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 / 29 Dec 2025

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

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 / 29 Dec 2025

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 / 29 Dec 2025

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

Hooters’ Clarke Quay outlet, opened in 1996 as the brand’s first international franchise outside North America, will close on January 31, 2026, ending its 30-year run in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Hooters Singapore Clarke Quay
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

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

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
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

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
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

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
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

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
Singapore / 29 Dec 2025

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
Singapore / 28 Dec 2025

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
Singapore / 28 Dec 2025

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