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Ryan Tan Yi Bin pleaded guilty to three counts of animal abuse and will also be barred from keeping animals for 12 months after completing his sentence. — AFP pic

Singapore / 10 Apr 2026

‘Sadistic’ cat abuser jailed over two years after string of brutal attacks in Singapore

The incident was shared on TikTok by a passenger identified as Alicia, who said she posted about it after struggling to process what she had seen. — Screengrab from TikTok/aliciatadah

Singapore / 10 Apr 2026

Ride-hailing trip in Singapore sparks probe over driver’s language rule (VIDEO)

The 39-year-old, who turns 40 in June, has built a career spanning multiple continents, featuring spells in Japan, Europe, South America, Central Asia and Oceania. — Picture from Facebook/Keisuke Honda

Singapore / 10 Apr 2026

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda to make Singapore Premier League switch with FC Jurong move

In a statement on Thursday, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing and Malaysian Chief of Defence Force General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman. — Pictures by Unsplash/Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 10 Apr 2026

Singapore, Malaysia reaffirm defence ties, stress regional stability cooperation

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that while Singapore has been addressing the impact of ongoing conflicts in West Asia, particularly on energy security, the republic must remain vigilant across multiple fronts, including food resilience and critical supply chains. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 10 Apr 2026

Singapore must stay prepared as global order frays, says PM Wong

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Azfar Mohamad Mustafar highlights the country’s charm as an accessible tourist destination to its Asean neighbours amid rising travel costs in 2026. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Thinking of a holiday abroad in this economy? Malaysia’s always here for you, envoy tells Singaporeans

Court documents stated that the alleged offences occurred on four occasions at a Housing Board flat in Yishun. — Unsplash pic via TODAY

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore woman charged over sexual offences involving 15-year-old boy

Court documents state that Koh Junxiang grabbed the steering wheel twice during the drive, causing the vehicle to collide with a bus in the left lane before crashing into a guardrail. — Pexels.com pic

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore man grabs wheel, crashes friend’s car after refusing to pay S$130 taxi stand fine

From May 3, the Singapore Airlines subsidiary will operate twice-weekly flights to Belitung, an island off Sumatra famed for its striking rock formations and unspoilt beaches. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore budget airline Scoot expands Indonesian routes, boosts weekly flights to key destinations

According to Mothership, the Mandarin-language Mediacorp series ‘Highway to Somewhere’, which aired from March 9 to April 7, follows two separate road trips into Malaysia, including one storyline where a group of friends fall prey to a scam syndicate. — Picture from Facebook/Mediacorp

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore drama sparks Malaysia backlash over scam portrayal, writer says no ill intent

The man, employed by Hwa Leong Offshore Engineering, was found lying inside a 28-inch (71cm) stainless steel pipe on a newly fabricated process module of a vessel. — Picture from https://www.mpa.gov.sg/

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Welder found unconscious in pipe dies at Tuas shipyard, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower investigates

Shiite Muslims hold portraits of Iran's supreme leaders, Ali Hosseini Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei as they celebrate after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in Karachi on April 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore hails West Asia ceasefire as key step for regional de-escalation

In a written response to a parliamentary question, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said the involvement of state actors, proxies and militant networks has increased the risk of spillover incidents beyond the region. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Apr 2026

Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict

Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a joint statement on Wednesday said the government is taking the lead in the national energy conservation effort and will continue to provide support to help save energy. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 08 Apr 2026

Singapore orders public sector to slash power use in national energy-saving drive

CNA reported that the woman faces two counts of careless driving—one for causing death, the other for causing grievous hurt—and did not indicate a plea during her appearance in the State Courts. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 08 Apr 2026

Mother injured, child killed: Singapore driver faces court, charged with careless driving over fatal accident

Speaking in Parliament yesterday Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow warned that the

Singapore / 08 Apr 2026

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Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

‘Sadistic’ cat abuser jailed over two years after string of brutal attacks in Singapore

Ride-hailing trip in Singapore sparks probe over driver’s language rule (VIDEO)

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda to make Singapore Premier League switch with FC Jurong move

Singapore, Malaysia reaffirm defence ties, stress regional stability cooperation

Singapore must stay prepared as global order frays, says PM Wong

Thinking of a holiday abroad in this economy? Malaysia’s always here for you, envoy tells Singaporeans

Singapore woman charged over sexual offences involving 15-year-old boy

Singapore man grabs wheel, crashes friend’s car after refusing to pay S$130 taxi stand fine

Singapore budget airline Scoot expands Indonesian routes, boosts weekly flights to key destinations

Singapore drama sparks Malaysia backlash over scam portrayal, writer says no ill intent

Welder found unconscious in pipe dies at Tuas shipyard, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower investigates

Singapore hails West Asia ceasefire as key step for regional de-escalation

Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict

Singapore orders public sector to slash power use in national energy-saving drive

Mother injured, child killed: Singapore driver faces court, charged with careless driving over fatal accident

Singapore unveils support package amid ‘unprecedented’ global energy crisis